Geri....I find this to be wonderful! Just my humble opinion, from a fellow pastellist. I'm not good at this critiqueing thing (don't feel I'm qualified enough to do so), but thought I'd offer my "gut instincts". The only thing that jumps out at me is the flat black of your beautiful daughter's blouse. My eye is drawn to it and I'd suggest using a deep and dark burgundy/maroon/blue/purple/green....something other than black. Also, I LOVE the quality of the lines (especially in her hair), and the way they carry my gaze...I'd suggest using the same boldness of line in rendering her blouse, to suggest folds...but, maybe run the strokes in the opposite direction? Otherwise....beautiful work! Keep it up!
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