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April, well done. I find self portraits quite difficult to do. I also find that pastel work is not as simple as it looks but I do love working in pastel.
There is just a few things that I would suggest you think on regarding your portrait. First, the space from the eye to the ear could be a touch to wide. Next, the iris of the eye in shadow, I would consider moving away from the corner just a hair. The light part under the iris, the lid, seems to light for the shadow side. I also think the orange on the shadow side is to high chroma maybe aliz or purplish red with a hint of cad red mite look better, even on the chin. I would think on introducing more light on the tip of the nose which would suggest the nose to move more towards us which would be good. Lips, the softest part of the face and so there should be no sharp, hard edges. Here form is achieved by value or temperature. One more thing. The design of the black robe on the shadow side, the cut does not compliment the other side.
I hope I was able to give you some constructive suggestions.
All the best at the show
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