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04-18-2004, 03:52 PM
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Beth, this is my new favorite painting of yours! (Yes, I know I keep saying that, but it keeps being true.) The softness, the gentleness, the color - it all works. Wonderful job.
(Today's mystical question: can goodness and holiness can be absorbed via the osmosis of painting someone with those qualities?)
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04-18-2004, 09:44 PM
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Joined: Sep 2002
Location: Madison, WI
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Hi Beth, you did an especially good job of using your model to come up with a believable pose. Bravo! The reference was certainly challenging. I'm sure God has a little sparkle in his/her eye concerning your irreverence.
Jean
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04-18-2004, 10:52 PM
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SOG Member
FT Professional
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'04 Best Portfolio PSA
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Bravo Beth! Your best yet.
I'm flattered you chose to follow my lead. I always say the end justifies the means. When someone looks at your portrait, there is no place to list excuses. A professional does whatever is necessary to produce their best result. It was pointed out to me long ago that in life you get either reasons or results.
Well done!
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04-19-2004, 01:35 PM
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Guy who can draw a little
Joined: Dec 2002
Location: New Iberia, LA
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Very nice, Beth
The church needs to be warned. Hang this one high, and out of Beth's reach. She'll start painting over it if she can get her hands on it. 
Say what you will about poor photo references. At least they make you challenge yourself. Your graphic design skills came into play here, piecing together parts to get what you wanted. Good work!
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04-19-2004, 01:37 PM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Location: Safety Harbor, FL
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Nicely done Beth!
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04-19-2004, 02:12 PM
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Joined: Feb 2003
Location: Centreville, AL
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Beth,
One of the most appealing aspects of this painting to me is your use of edges, very lovely. I agree with Linda/Marvin. This is your best, and what a compliment it is to you that we keep saying that every time you post a new piece.
Congragulations!
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04-19-2004, 11:51 PM
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SOG Member
FT Professional
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Beth,
This portrait is animated! You can't walk by her without being drawn into a conversation.
Congratulations!
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04-20-2004, 12:17 AM
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Joined: Dec 2003
Location: Arizona
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Beth,
I think this is a wonderfully expressive portrait - I feel the sweetness of her character.
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04-20-2004, 01:01 AM
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'07 People's Choice, PSA
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Location: Brooklyn, NY
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Way to pull out a great portrait from such scant reference, congrats.
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04-20-2004, 08:59 AM
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Featured in Int'l Artist
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Location: Cincinnati, OH
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Thank you so much for all of your kind comments. I love affirmation from people I try to emulate.
I have yet to present this to the powers that be, too much graphic work to pay for my portrait follies, my husband would say.
Thanks again.
Beth
btw, Jeff you know I have to attend a few workshops before I do the re-over! 
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