Absolutely beautiful piece. Incredibly striking at first glance and visually pleasing overall. The level of contrast between various elements of the image really makes certain aspects stand out, especially the way in which the hair has been constructed. The lighting is lovely; I've always been a fan of the centered glow, it's almost as if the image is warm and cool at the same time. The anatomy is also very accurate and the pose works well with the expression, really calm and inviting. My only critique would be the blending and brush strokes. I think with a little more time there could have been a smoother outcome with more detail. ^_^