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Mischa, thank you for taking the time to reply. I've lightened her arm up, was quite surprised that I could lift the charcoal off, but it is quite a bit lighter and am reworking it. Also, the blotches--didn't even notice them till I saw it on screen. It will look much different next time you see it.
Chris, after looking closely at the posted image, I'm sure that what you are seeing is a photo distortion of the drawing. I'll be more careful next time I photograph the drawing. I was so careful about the dreaded tangents when I did this and totally missed the edge and her strap. I'm going to try moving the strap slightly, and adding some stray strands of hair and I think that will so the trick.
What I miss most is the ability to draw "the beautiful line". My professor way way back referred to the line that wavered, changed thickness, disappeared at times, and curved with grace as "the beautiful line". I will find a way to reproduce that if at all possible. When I post the close up of her face you will see my attempt in the hairs that cross her forehead. Dismal at best, but it will pass for right now.
It's good to be back, I've missed many people here, but learned much about landscapes and can mix any green found in nature now!
Jean
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