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Barbara,
Nice painting!
Whether you add the design to the fabric is your decision, but I would make it very sketchy and impressionistic if I included it.
As to the folds, I think they would look more convincing if they were a bit darker and more along the shades of the background or her hair in terms of color. As it is they don't seem to exist in the real world; the bright blue is so vivid and the shadows are even brighter so they don't read as folds. I would also tone down that blue overall because otherwise it's a real scene-stealer and very much draws the eye away from the rest of the painting.
Her face is beautifully done with lovely tones and shading (although the cheek is a bit too orange on my monitor). And I also like the way you've reflected the blue on the underside of her chin and on her hands. Again, nice job!
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