Dear Sharlene,
I couldn't agree with with you more on the importance of edge management, and the tremendous challenge in painting edges well when painting from photographs. I am a very avid proponent of thinking through an edge plan before ever picking up a brush. Have you seen the thread on edges? Go to
http://forum.portraitartist.com/show...ghlight=edges.
Your work is lovely and it is a pleasure to have you contribute to the Forum!