Pat, it sounds like I'm too late here on this, but you might want to greyscale your image before deciding what will make the final cut. When I do a drawing from a photo this helps me visualize the finished work, abstract my shapes, manage edges better and pushes the work past the "tight photocopy" feel - for me, anyway.
I also do a lot of auction drawings. You have beautiful photos here of a beautiful child, your drawing will be wonderful.
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