Hello from Rochester

[Sharon Knettell]

Beautiful color Chris. I look forward to your future posts.
As much from life is the best way to go, if not the easiest.

I understand Shanks does most, if not all, of his portraits from life and you cannot sniff at his prices.

[Marvin Mattelson]

As a former illustrator who also survived the wars I welcome you aboard. Beautiful painting.

[Chris Kolupski]

Thanks both Sharon and Marvin.

Yes, Shanks paints exclusively from life. His portrait of the Pope must be a rare exception, although he said he did get some actual time to sketch him from life.