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Brenda,
I believe this is the first work of yours I come across. I am attracted to your drawing, composition and overall design of the painting. (not to mention the great shadows of the lace on her body).
Approaching a painting this way is quite tedious although very gratifying. I personally find your values just about right especially since you want the effect of the arm and dark side of the head disappearing into the background. I would make the side of the lower buttock visible to us somewhat darker in value also...there seems to be a reflected light on it that doesn't really belong. Apart from that, I see nothing else out of line as far as values are concerned.
I use a combination of yellow ochre and black to get at a "verdaccio" that behaves well when mixed with white to get the value range.
Congratulations again and I am looking forward to seeing the finished painting.
Carlos
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