Hello,
Finally got the courage to draw my 20 year old daughter who has Down Syndrome. I used 9x12 gray toned paper with black and white charcoal. Attached are the progress pictures. She did not like the first two backgrounds I was doing first so I made it all black lol
Any suggestions are appreciated!
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OH Sonia - This is absolutely INCREDIBLE. I love the black background too. This touches my heart, especially since as you know - my sister has Down Syndrome too. I’m speechless.
Terri Robichon
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Hi Sonia! I love this portrait. A beautiful portrait of a beautiful woman. I don’t have any suggestions to make. I wouldn’t change a thing.
Thanks for sharing.
Patricia.
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Thank you so much! It means a lot 
Terri,
Thank you as always for your sweet words. Were it not because of your encouragement and being an inspiration, I have no idea if I would’ve ever attempted it. It was not as scary as I thought it would be.
Hugs to you and your sweet sister 
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I’m grateful that we have connected with each other.
Terri Robichon
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I am also grateful 
Sonia
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The black background makes her stand out more. You did a great job. Love it.
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Thank you Denise!
Sonia,
Beautiful! You have created a lovely portrait of your daughter full of love. You should consider submitting this for a critique and tell your story to Matt.
Again, lovely drawing of your beautiful daughter.
Teri
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I agree with Teri that you should submit this to Matt for the Members Minute.
Terri Robichon
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She turned out beautifully Sonia! Well done! I like the black background.
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Teri,
That is so very sweet of you, thank you! Funny you said it because I did submit it for critique earlier today! I would love it if Matt would choose my portrait to critique for areas needing improvement as well as the areas that are ok
Sonia
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I love her charming smile and the glint in her eyes. You’ve created a lovely portrait!
Wow! What a sweet face! Nice work. I like the black background.
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Thank you @mortonhouse!
Welcome to the forum!! 
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Wow! I am blown away! The expression you have captured. Such love and warmth. The folds on the shirt are well done! Love this!
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Very great work and thanks for sharing how it progressed! She is beautiful and so glad you drew her after working on Matt’s daughter I presume?
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I did one of my Granddaughter after Matt’s daughter too! Here is Matt’s daughter I drew.
And one of a friends daughter (she is holding it she loved it!)
this is my Granddaughter (eyes are still a lil too big I think?)