Inez & Benny

[Carolyn Bannister]

Mike,

Yes Limerick Ireland, and the music, people and scenery are beautiful.

Regarding the hand, I did think of putting it on her knee, one of the references did have it showing but to tell the truth I ran out of umpff if you get my meaning.

The portrait was a prize in a charity auction and was suposed to be a three quater portrait which turned into a full figure and a pet!!!

I just couldn't be bothered with hands as well.

And yes she loves the dog, painting and IRL! I hope this shows.

Lyn.

[Mike McCarty]

I ran out of umpff if you get my meaning.

Oh, I get your meaning very well. It's like the book I used to read to my daughter: If you give a mouse a cookie, pretty soon their going to want a glass of milk.

No good deed shall go unpunished, apparently even in Limerick, Ireland.

[Allan Rahbek]

Originally Posted by Carolyn Bannister

And yes she loves the dog, painting and IRL!
Lyn.

Hi Carolyn,
It's a shame that she is not pleased with the painting. How about playing a bit more on the Irish -IRL - green ? That might twist her mind.

Photo shop as usual, Allan

[Carolyn Bannister]

Allan,

Wow, I really like it! I always admire your use of colour.

There is already a touch of that green in the background, I'll give it some serious thought.

I think I just need to be more bold.

It's not that she doesn't like the whole thing, it was mainly her eyes, she is quite proud of them and wanted them to stand out , so I think I've addressed that.

Lyn

[Chris Saper]

Carolyn,

I think you have done a terrific job here. I like the horizontal format, and bit if tension-space between the two figures, the straightforward viewpoint.

I also do like the quiet background you have.

[Carolyn Bannister]

Chris, thankyou for the comments.

I opened her eyes slightly and the client is now happy, unveiling on the 17th !!

Lyn

[Margaret Ferguson]

Beautiful skin tones and composition, the dog looks great too!
Hope the unveiling goes well today..