New and improved with the advice of the fine ladies and gentlemen (and I use the terms loosely) who commented. Why is it that I get a feeling that most of the people that post and comment are guys?
overall, the image is nice, ver well done...the only critique I would give, is that the eyes and hair are still in sharp focus and there is too much blur to the face, although it looks like there was no need to blur the face to soften the features. It would be nice to see this with all sharp features or all soft features, not this mix of both, if you were going for the short focul point as in a camera shot, you need to think about perspective, and what would be in focus and what would not...overall, I think you ahve done a very good job, just bring it all together now...
I like it! did you fraw it from scrath or from a picture? The edges from the neck to the ears is a bit too soft (for me)and the hair is a too sharp or not soft enough or watever comparing to the other features... by the way, i'm a girl so that you don't think i'm a guy... :D