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Marvin,
I am sorry, but you missed my meaning entirely. My point was that success as an artist is entirely dependent upon spending as much time at the easel as possible. The easel is where it all happens - learning, development, rapidity, brilliance, etc.. Lord knows that there are so many things that keep us away from painting, from fear to family, etc.. My intent was to illustrate that time at the easel will make one a better artist and is, IMO, the best path to success as an artist.
Further, and to your reply, I had also observed that over time, I became faster (and better) at what I do. I never compromise on my works due to time constraints nor did I ever intend to imply that anyone should.
It was my intent, however, to clue newer artsists in that if they hope to do portraiture for a living, then they need to spend the time at the easel and develop not only their skill, but developing a fairly rapid pace would help too.
Eight days is a very rapid pace and does not impose at all on Bouguereau's repuation or work ethic. If anything, it enhances it.
It's not just an adventure, it's a job.
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