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Originally Posted by Janel Maples
Also, I haven't commented on your move but good luck with that as well. I was very tempted to say something about your "Three times is a charm" comment but I won't go there (inside joke for you and me, wink!) Anyway my thoughts and best wishes are with you. With your personality and spirit you will do well anywhere.
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Janel, you encouraging words mean a lot to me. Third, fourth, fifth,
one of them is a charm (ha ha
) The closer moving day gets the more excited I am and the more confidant I feel that this is exactly what I want to do right now with my life. Change is scary, but courage is life-affirming!!
Well, I may regret showing the client all of these pics. They chose Number 2 because they love her eyes (who doesn't) and want her looking directly at the viewer. I can't say I don't agree with their reasoning and it will be a lovely portrait (I have several reference shots in this position, some with her hair more fluid and less Helmet like!). But I may just have to paint #1 or #3 this summer because I love the pose and her face is so tender. I told them that and they said they might be interested in buying a painting of her also! We'll see!
Chris, I felt it necessary to show them several choices. Do you show them what you
will be using as a reference and not give them a choice? Need to rethink this before the next commission!