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Hi John,
I like your painting and believe that you have risen to the challenge rather nicely. Your mother-in-law looks a tad younger, which should be pleasing to her.
A few observations you might look at more closely. The eyelids are a bit off. Look at her left eye for example, the lid should take on the same roundness of the eyeball, which it covers. You will also see a bit more of the eyelid because of the profile position.
Her right cheek could use a bit more roundness. On the scan of the painting her left cheek looks a bit sloppy and needs a more even color transition. The neck area could use a better color transition as well to suggest the roundness of form.
I especially like the way you pulled off her hair, it looks wonderful.
I hope these observations help you. I am sure she will love the painting.
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