Tom, thank you very much. Actually, she had more earrings than I showed, and even had a lip piercing, which I left out. I wasn't opposed to including it, except that it was so small I thought it might read as a mole or pimple or something. If it was bigger and more defined, I probably would have included it. After all, that's who she is. Some of my artist friends and colleagues are of differing opinions on whether it is a good idea to include such a decoration. I almost called her up and had her sit again for me with a larger lip stud (or whatever you call them...)
Margaret, I am so glad you think it looks like an oil painting. I like the fact that pastels have that look. This one took me about 20 hours, or so.
David
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