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Old 12-03-2004, 01:46 AM   #7
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Light Pattern

While your light source is from the left off-canvas, you can still make the backgound darker on the left side close to the lit side of face. The general rule is dark (background on left)>light (face in the light)>dark (face in shadow)>light (backround on right). Rules can of course be broken, but in your case, I think it would have enhanced your beautiful painting.
And I think you have a lovely name!
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