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Very nice. Since this is the critique session here's my take. I realize my observations are based on your photo"s values and colors so there is a distinct possibility they may not fly when viewing the original.
I think the painting suffers from a sameness of edges and colors and values which has a somewhat flattening effect. I find the bottom of the column to be too light bringing the background too far forward. I would like to see the top half of the column with much less contrast in the modeling. I'd actually like to see the column disappear or come close.
The column's right edge and the wall corner to the right of her divide the painting into equal thirds and she feels trapped in the middle third.
I think the color in both sets of flowers are too similar in intensity. I would like the front flowers shifted in hue toward red purple. The front flowers need more chroma. I also think the most forward flowers in the bouquet shoul be painted more sharply. The same goes for the forward part of the skirt and the front of her bangs.
I also would soften and darken the eye highlights and loose the highlights in her teeth. The front of the bangs should be sharper than the teeth. Sharpen the highlight on the ball of her nose.
Over all you did a great job and I'm sure your client will be pleased.
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