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Debra Jones · 10-23-2002, 06:22 PM

It was an even odder situation with the comment because being on the short end of average, and models normally on three-foot stands with the obligatory chair, for the first few years I came into studio, I was the queen of chins!

This young man has that wonderful receding hairline with pony tail. I feel the representation shows a specific individual BUT also a very evocative archetype that, coming from the 60's, I smile and reminisce over.

A bit of my lack of success in the realm of portraiture is the reaction of the client. This young man was a freebie. He didn't even look at it when it was done, but the room was full of praise. The critic that blew my confidence was the single voice blowing all that ill-wind. This career is such a challenge for me to overcome the fears and sense of inadequacy at the slightest challenge.

However that incident turned me back to my goal, which is to please myself. I have found it easier to defend my work. I mean this as I would an idea or insight to another, not like the lioness and her cub. I am growing a backbone which I need to bolster the work as I put it out. It is a whole forum unto itself of how to negotiate the client's desires and the integrity of the image.

Did I miss the psychology Forum? I should look right now.

But I digress, thank you for your well-considered comment. Funny how one comment from a near stranger whom I really have never met, could turn my world around. I am striving to rank your comment, also as a stranger, of equal or higher consideration in my development. I need all the help I can get!

10-23-2002, 06:22 PM	#3
Debra Jones Juried Member Featured in Pastel Journal Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 457	Thank you, John It was an even odder situation with the comment because being on the short end of average, and models normally on three-foot stands with the obligatory chair, for the first few years I came into studio, I was the queen of chins! This young man has that wonderful receding hairline with pony tail. I feel the representation shows a specific individual BUT also a very evocative archetype that, coming from the 60's, I smile and reminisce over. A bit of my lack of success in the realm of portraiture is the reaction of the client. This young man was a freebie. He didn't even look at it when it was done, but the room was full of praise. The critic that blew my confidence was the single voice blowing all that ill-wind. This career is such a challenge for me to overcome the fears and sense of inadequacy at the slightest challenge. However that incident turned me back to my goal, which is to please myself. I have found it easier to defend my work. I mean this as I would an idea or insight to another, not like the lioness and her cub. I am growing a backbone which I need to bolster the work as I put it out. It is a whole forum unto itself of how to negotiate the client's desires and the integrity of the image. Did I miss the psychology Forum? I should look right now. But I digress, thank you for your well-considered comment. Funny how one comment from a near stranger whom I really have never met, could turn my world around. I am striving to rank your comment, also as a stranger, of equal or higher consideration in my development. I need all the help I can get! __________________ http://dog-a-dayartblog.blogspot.com/ Because some people have four legs.