I just went to the Monet gallery. He was crititized for not doing fine detail... he had his own idea about art.. And stuck with what his heart told him to do... i used to teach art at a school... and i used to tell the children to do it their way... Of course helpful critics are important... Now regauding my last work I personally - I like the drama of the eyes coming out more and the softness of the rest. I will not change it But however I will learn from your advice about photography and yes I need to learn layering... that is the sore spot with me i have learned almost everything on psp and can draw in complicated detail with a mouse and make an exact strait line. So I dont like the detail of my old 40 year old face... just me.. i am teachable.. but also an individual with strong beliefs and a stubborness .. take it or leave it i love you all thank you for your help and teaching me.. i will play with that picture and take cyns advice as I RESPECT HER Highly and consider her to be like a mentor on her.. highest regards and respectful admiration for your advice and help.. i am grateful ... just stubborn about my own liking. LOL forgive me and do not hate me for telling my feelings thank you you are important to me and i have set aside down allot of my time in the real world to be a part of this community... and my suggestion is to think about putting a picture of your face up with all the detail ...think about it...hard thing to do... especailly when i feel far from pretty after 3 csections, and the wear and tear of living with an x husband who is verbally abusive (came back after 5 years cause my dad asked me to on his death bed...and so i come on here to do my artwork and rest from the hardships of my situation.. i have to fight for my time on here.. and so I have to stand true to my heart. thanks love you all Kimarie

kimmers ♥ :O)