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Thomasin,
The turban and the drape give this figure an androgynous quality that is quite interesting, but not disconcerting, because the smiling face reassures the viewer.
As usual I am in awe of the way you model flesh with so little value range. In this painting the skin is particularly lifelike and glowing, as if the model came straight out of the sauna. There is a fluid quality to the highlights that I admire. I'm particularly drawn to the way you have modeled the cheekkbones, nose (particularly the bottom of the nose), and the skin under the chin where there is some reflected light. The smile is also so well-handled in that it is natural, not frozen. That is very hard to do!
Overall, there's an impression of a limited color range, but when you look closely, there are so many colors used to modify the larger areas. Very subtle. I love it!
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