Marvin,
As I mentioned to you, while finishing this portrait, I tried to apply what I learned in your workshop, ie. using values to turn form, THINK SHAPES, and resolved problems by looking at shapes objectively, then looking at shapes subjectively, to get balance...
Now, I am so eager to begin my next commission...a posthumous PAINTING of Mother Theresa of the CSJ's. I know I will be posting in WIP often for this one!!
Jean and Terri,
Thanks for your positive responses. I will crop giving more room at bottom, frame it and deliver it - YES!! I feel better having my esteemed artist community's

thumbs up!!