Sarah, five years later

[Alexandra Tyng]

Hi Tom,

You've done it again! She has such a natural presence. I think it's a combination of the expression and the pose. The pose is spectacularly understated. There is no coquettish-ness, yet her figure turns just enough to make the composition interesting. The way you've done this is worth studying and remembering. I also really like how the brick wall and stone top are so palpably real and solid.