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Well, I've been agonizing over what people would say about this one, because I really put my heart into it. My husband has been making excuse after excuse about why he won't pose for a portrait, until finally I simply announced, "Okay, I've got this idea and I need you to pose." I think my years of contemplating how to paint him resulted in an attempt to put it all into one. Who knows if I'll get another chance?
Michele, I appreciate your comments so much, especially coming from someone so talented and accomplished. That was my intent exactly, so I am glad it came though in the painting. It's funny that, although I intentionally tried to communicate certain things, I also felt the painting kind of taking over and doing it through me.
Brenda, thank you so much for your appreciation of the details, and for appreciating the feeling aspect. That is always so important to me when I am painting. As for your WIP, I'm always glad to be of some help.
Molly, Yes, it will be in the show. The cat is a sable Burmese. Our other cat is also a Burmese, but a different color.
Lacey, wow, I am so honored to think I can be inspiring to someone.
Thanks so much to all of you!
Here's an extreme closeup which I couldn't fit on the original post:
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