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Morris Darby · 08-21-2003, 03:00 PM

I take it that your painting is to reflect the 15 year old attitude (bringing back horrid memories), not a portrait per se of your daughter. I have gone a little spell without commisioned work lately, so to keep handy at the craft, I've been working with a model who is willing to dress and pose for any conceptual painting I conjure up. She, at first, was worried about facing certain ways as to project the best likeness. However, after a few "test sketches" I convinced her that it is not her likeness that I'm after, but a concept of character that she is mimicking.

I like conceptual paintings and yours is coming along great.

08-21-2003, 03:00 PM	#18
Morris Darby Associate Member Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 55	Hi Elizabeth I take it that your painting is to reflect the 15 year old attitude (bringing back horrid memories), not a portrait per se of your daughter. I have gone a little spell without commisioned work lately, so to keep handy at the craft, I've been working with a model who is willing to dress and pose for any conceptual painting I conjure up. She, at first, was worried about facing certain ways as to project the best likeness. However, after a few "test sketches" I convinced her that it is not her likeness that I'm after, but a concept of character that she is mimicking. I like conceptual paintings and yours is coming along great.