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Oana,
What an intriguing post, and nicely done piece!
A couple of marketing notions come to mind: If you are doing personalized commissions, this is a great portfolio piece, but only when you have the chance to explain it.
Don't assume that your viewers will know or understand the childhood allegories that are involved. In my opinion, the portrait you present as a portfolio piece should be as universal as you can make it. In this case, if it were my piece, I'd probably crop it and present it is a detail in my portfolio, as in your intial post, and if the opportunity presents itself, explain the whole thing, then offering the entire piece.
p.s. Soften the edges on the arm on our left, to try to minimize the distraction.
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