Beth, that's great! She really looks alive, and I like the pose and the hair and the way you rendered the cloth. Her personality seems to come through strongly as well.
I see what Jeff means about the canvas; I prefer to use medium rather than portrait grade because I like the texture, but I never thought about the effect it would have with a smaller painting. Something to keep in mind.
But you're to be congratulated on this one. Aren't oils fun?
Leslie
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