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Old 12-14-2008, 07:58 PM   #2
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Nice color harmony to this one, Eileen. Very sweet expression, and good skin tones.

I can't comment on likeness, since no reference photo is given. There is some asymmetry, but that may be the way her face actually is.

Careful with the edges of the sleeves. They are not describing any roundness to the arms and the lines are somewhat distracting. You might consider what folds in the sleeves are necessary for describing a shape and what are superfluous, and get rid of the unneeded folds. Also, I am a bit puzzled as to why there is such a strong seam line on one side of the shirt, and none on the other.

Overall, however, this is a successful painting with an inherent sweetness to the subject that fits the colors chosen.
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