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and her intent is certainly to capture you with her eyes 
Anywho, the mask is very nice, definitely the focal point of this piece. I like the almost blue-black colour around the eyes, it is very dynamic. Also, the shading on the ear parts is very smooth and lovely.
However, overall it seems kind of flat. I think part of this is due to the dark lighting, as the mask itself is so dark. There may very well be depth to the mask, but it is lost in the shadows and the result is the same as if it had no depth.
The thing to keep in mind with masks is that although they are flat, when you put them on, they naturally curve to fit the head (unless it is the mardi gras style with the little stick-thing that you hold). As such, the designs on the surface of the mask should be distorted to reflect that. I think this also is responsible for the apparent flatness of the mask in this piece.
Overall, this is a very classy piece, the darkness lends itself well to the "cattiness" of the subject. The lighting is all very smooth and I think the overall experience of the piece is a success.
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