Richard, this is a wonderful oil sketch! Great colors! I love the touches of blue, pink and yellow. They work so well around (and on) the brown skin. It looks so fresh and lively, like you really had fun.
I just want to point out an interesting thing about this sketch: because of your position--I am assuming you were relatively close to the model--her legs are much larger in proportion to her head. There is nothing wrong with this. In fact it appears correct, and tells me where you were in relation to the model. But some people would consider this "distortion" if it were painted from a photograph. Personally I think it is fine no matter how it was painted. If you get up close, this is what you will see! Just something to think about.
To throw another opinion in the ring, I admit to loving 5-minute poses.They do help me warm up, and I do see a difference in my drawing when I am "cold" and after I have done a few of these quick drawings. It's the long ones that drive me crazy. I think the different lengths appeal to artists with different styles and approaches.
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