Kimiko:
I think this is an awesome pic! I love the pose and the face the most. May I be so bold as to make a suggestion.....
It sounds like everyone thinks your art is pretty darn good. Everyone but you...
The best art teacher I ever had once said "Don't try to draw, just draw. Don't think about the drawing, just draw the drawing. Don't do anything but let your mind wander and take your hand along for the ride."
Lao Tzu once said "When all is flowing - we too must flow - otherwise the flow will cease...."
In other words (cheesy suggestion here ----------->) your work is really good - and sounds like it is getting better all the time. Just have fun with it, and perhaps your muse will be a bit more willing 🙂
I hope to see lots and lots more,
B