[Marta Prime]

I decided to dust this off and bring it to the top again with some corrections. Didnt want you all to think I took your advice lightly, I really appreciate everything you pointed out. Just been working a lot of hours on my "day job" and haven't been able to devote as much time to painting as much as I'd like lately. I hope that doesn't classify me as not being a serious portrait artist.

Linda,

I did the eye transplant, I hope it looks better now. It seemed harder to see the problem than fix it.

I added more red across the face.(This particular comment has made me look at peoples face's more, especially during boring meetings at work.)

Her neck was pretty much hidden by lots of hair and shadows from leaning forward. I tried painting one in, but was unhappy with the results, so I removed it. Didn't want to make up things, as Michele says some of my painting looks made up.

Worked on the clothing more, but still don't have the folds correct. The top she was wearing was covered in dark leopard spots, and I wasn't going to attempt that! So, the folds probably looked more made up, because of missing information. Another lesson learned about better planning.

The fingers were a nighmare for me this time. I make myself do hands a lot, mainly so I'll get better at them. But the lighting made them look washed out and finding the correct forms was not easy. I worked on them some, but I'm afraid it's another case of you can't paint what you can't see, or it looks made up.

Enzie,

I rechecked the chin and redefined a bit, since she was leaning on her hand, it looks a bit uneven.

Thank you all soooo much for your comments! I can't tell you how much I respect everyone's opinion on this site!