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So this is my second ever portrait and I am quite pleased with it so far. The subject (my daughter) thinks she looks bloated and tired. To my mind thats the whole point of the picture, proud but tired mamma! Also I would like to try some skin imperfections, freckles and a less airbrushed finish, but not quite sure how this is achieved. I am using pencils, but its a fairly pastel look when on the canvas. Any suggestions how skin can be more textured? I probably won't be allowed to leave it anyway, as the subject has her own ideas lol