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Marta Prime · 08-01-2002, 05:14 PM

(pun intended) Tom, I'm curious as to why you think liking your subjects too much would skew the work? I would think that would be an advantage! Imagine trying to make a good painting of someone you DIDN'T like or respect! That would be the untimate test to me.

This seems to be an unofficial string for voting on teeth, so my personal preference is for no teeth, not because I am afraid to paint them, I just like the look of the painting more. Tom's portraits are wonderful and he handles teeth beautifully, but diversity is a good thing, especially with portrait painting. We pick up great tips from each other, but we still need that individuality.

I can't believe it's August already!

08-01-2002, 05:14 PM	#21
Marta Prime Associate Member Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 132	OK, I'll bite... (pun intended) Tom, I'm curious as to why you think liking your subjects too much would skew the work? I would think that would be an advantage! Imagine trying to make a good painting of someone you DIDN'T like or respect! That would be the untimate test to me. This seems to be an unofficial string for voting on teeth, so my personal preference is for no teeth, not because I am afraid to paint them, I just like the look of the painting more. Tom's portraits are wonderful and he handles teeth beautifully, but diversity is a good thing, especially with portrait painting. We pick up great tips from each other, but we still need that individuality. I can't believe it's August already! __________________ Marta Prime