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"Marianne"
Well, I've been lurking long enough. I'm bravely submitting this portrait of a good friend, Marianne for your scrutiny. I have cropped the painting, hoping to improve the composition which origianally included her feet on the fainting couch.
I painted this primarily from life, using the photos I took during the sittings at her home as reference to complete the painting. Marianne sat for a total of 25 hours over a period of 3 weeks last winter.
I learned much doing this portrait. Although portraiture has always been my first love, I have painted only a total of 11 portraits.
Thanks in advance for your comments, critiques, and any encouragement...
Sandra
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