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Excellent points.
The edges - that is a clue. The open mouth, well, I draw the open mouth very often from life, but I have never painted it. Truthfully, I have never painted from life, something I would like very much to master. Perhaps then, I will fully grasp what you are talking about. I just can't find any willing models. The lighting - weren't there high contrast paintings done by the old masters with limited light sources? That is what I like. It will take some experimentation to see if it is worth trying.
I wish there were "purists" in my community to try to please. Unfortunately, many here do not even know the difference between a drawing and a painting. Those that do are hardly what you could define as purists.
However, perhaps I should consider stepping up to painting from life, and farther away from the photography thing, the direction I was going.
Thank you for your kind imput. I am honored.
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