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Originally Posted by Richard Monro
Filadi,
Just a word of caution. You have captured something magical in her expression that is even more appealing than the photos. Making minor corrections to make the painting more technically correct may ruin the magic you have created.
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Indeed, I second Richard's notion on the magic of this painting.
This is a beautiful girl, at the height of her youthful spring. The painting does not bring out the maximum potential of that youth. So to be more precise with Richard's comments, my gripe on the magic is with the eyebrows, and the treatment to the bosoms.
The former brings out a subtle 'evilness' in her...with that smile it has that smirk that sends a cold message. The bosom, at the same time, also brings about a suggestive message.The shade that is shown on the photograph does just that, and it's a good direction.
I believe toning it down both areas by softening the former, and by greying the bosom area - much like what you see in the photo - will stub that sexual innuendo, while at the same time serving avantage of bringing out the necklace as well as redirecting attention to her face.
With these points i can see a magnificent work of art true to the beautiful model.