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Richard,
Let me first say, you have done a lovely job on the skin-tones, the face is quite lovely.
That said, I do have a few comments. There is a fold of skin behind her arm, even though it may be there, could be edited out. If it is her wing bone It does seem somewhat misplaced. The right eye is much stronger than the left, even though it is in shadow, it should recede somewhat. The hand clutching the drape need some more grace, a more pleasing position if you will.
Finally, though I applaud it's originality, I am not sure what is in her hair. The shapes are interesting for sure, but to further the concept you wish to communicate, they should read as well. For example; shells or starfish would suggest a sea-nymph, stars, a goddess or leaves a forest sprite. There is a topic under the Cafe Geurbois, called, "So you think you can paint?" that shows a bride in a dress all made out of paper. It is unusual but it does make sense, while being original.
These are obvious examples for illustration purposes only.
Are you working from a photograph or life?
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