The ballerina rests

I painted this some time ago, as a present for my fiancé to go in her dressing room in a nice shabby-chic frame.

It was a bit of an experiment - first time using ArtRage. I wanted a painted feel to the image and I thought ArtRage would help me achieve it. I had grand illusions that I might emulate the mastery of Manet! Perhaps not!

The end result is ok, but I don't like the hair (I should have drawn it pulled back into a bun). Not sure about the colours too, and maybe could have done with a little more contrast.

Anyway I add it to my gallery in order to show something a little different from my usual sci-fi stuff.