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Old 05-08-2005, 11:25 AM   #7
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Lisa,

This is really beautiful. I like everything about it.

I have two nit picks since you're asking -- first, her posture would indicate that she may be leaning against the wall, if this is true, I would think a slightly darker value would be indicated in the vicinity of her left shoulder as it contacts the wall. It seems a bit conflicted to me as it is.

The other item would be the slightly higher value of the hands. They seem just a bit brighter than the brightest notes of her face. And you might want to look at the temperature relationship between the shadowed forearm and her left wrist. It may be a value thing instead of temperature, I'm not sure. Also, the dark crease in that underneath forearm seems a bit too pronounced.

Her face, clothing and background are very beautifully done. I only wish I could do as well.
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