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Christy,
I like this composition very much. The diagonal of the water's edge is a strong element, and I feel the girl's connection to the sun and water. I also really like the way you've painted the water and sky in the background. There are some truly lovely passages in this painting.
A few suggestions:
1) I agree with Ilaria that the color of the dress could use some variation. If you are using a good digital camera to take your reference shots, you should be able to get quite a bit of information, especially from enlargements. If you see a color, go with it. Think out beforehand how you want the dress to look, then decide how you are going to paint it that way. Don't be afraid to try something new.
2) To me, the edge of the foaming water in the middle and close distances appears to be lifting off the sand! If you reexamine your treatment of this edge, I'm sure you will find the solutionto this problem.
3) I am not sure, but the bottom of her legs and feet appear dry. I was noticing the lovely glistening skin of the child in the first painting Ilaria posted. If you could create the same look on the girl's legs it would fully connect her with the water.
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