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Darks
John, as I look at your photo, I see the darks are pretty unified, as I would expect. Note how the values of the hair and the blouse and the face are pretty well laced together? The effect you have here is pretty stunning and you must be pleased - it's markedly better. If you can study the subject from life, look at her and squint. Look at the entire face (light and shadow) at once. If we, or the camera peer too long into the shadows we can be deceived.
The dark on the far side of the nose ought to be barely visible and warm. I think you'll be happy with cadmium red and yellow ochre for the highlights of the red hair. I just did a sketch of red hair from life and posted that about a month ago somewhere if you're interested.
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