I really like the deep red - burgundy colors. I think they look particularly appropriate for Sophie, more so than the brighter, candy-colored reds. Also, the flesh tones are really nice, smooth and subtle. Other than that I guess I would agree qith the consenus: You could take the highlights up a notch, even two in some places and teh idea of doiong the present in nmm is a great one!
And to answer your question: Yes, I\'d say you were getting better. Sometimes, though, it may be hard for you to see. Since you are a farly solid, accomplished painter already, the steps in improvemenet are much subtler. If you\'d been a \"4 to 5\" painter and moved up to be a \"5 to 6\" painter, I think the improvements would be glaring and obvious. Not so when you start at a higher level. Keep plugging away.
