Quote - I'd say that she looks a bit more life-like than anything by Madame Tussaud.
dph

That depends.
Have you been to Mdme Tussauds? :)

Unless you look at the hands... you often can't tell.
I remember asking an usher for directions once -- until I realized he's made of wax...!
He looked pretty darn real to me. (Much to my boyfriend's eternal amusement.)
Forget the celeb wax figures. While good... they aren't the true art in there. They are more of a rush job. I've seen horses done by Mdme Tussauds that looked like they were going to walk off any second.
The wax figures have expressions, they are lifesize and "posed" in a natural stance, looking at something in tune with their expression.
That's what's missing here. The eyes are still dead.
If she were laughing, with the eyes corresponding, and all the little nuances of the expression taken care of - she'd look far more realistic.
It's a damned good render, absolutely no question, but have you ever tried to get a little girl her age to stand still long enough and stare straight ahead? Ya. Herding fleas is easier.... lol.

Silke