I'd say you palette was well and truly expanded; and if this is you blocked, I'm nearly afraid to see what you comes out in full flow. Gorgeous, arresting, and challenging; I love her expression as well as your use of color--and also the way her hair looks like some form of vegetation.
thanks so much for such a kind and detailed comment I really enjoyed reading it, you are too kind and I very much appreciate the time you took to write to me