Hi Michelle, how are you doing?
In real life there isn't as much contrast, for some reason my camera is accentuating the contrast in the dress. I do agree about simplifying the bodice and the folds across her abdomen. I will soften that area up and hopefully not lose the form in the process. I think this might end up as a nice plan for a painting.
Thank you for your comments......... are you still buried in work? It's been a long time since we "met" on the forum.
Jean