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Mike, I think that it looks good for a painting from life. I'm not sure if you would be able to guess the brilliance, using a photo, that this person in pose reflects. I am sure you saw it when there, on location, as per your comment on ISO.
This shot would be excellent for a charcoal drawing with some minor value adjustments.
I love your idea of composition the chair, the hands, drapery, window. I think, I would prefer that there was no wall behind her rather extended wall along window side.
One thing that I've noticed is that when working with people with high cheek structure I must pose carefully. When painting or drawing from life I usually pose the person slightly turned being careful not to over state the cheek. If I must use a photo then I would trim the cheek unless it is a elderly figure and this part of the face compliments the look I am attempting to achieve.
Please excuse me for being free to share what I think. I do think that you have a excellent shot here.
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