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Old 02-06-2005, 11:46 PM   #11
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Jimmie,
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Old 02-07-2005, 10:03 AM   #12
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Thanks guys for the recent comments.

I liked the way the background elements came out myself in this one. It's one of the few pieces that I have that actually puts the model in a place. I had been giving thought to adding personal items to my work. I consider most of my work to be a reflection of the person, so adding something meaningful to them, I think, would be more appropriate than something of mine. I did not want to show the whole print because I felt it would raise questions about the relationship of a japanese print to the subject, and felt it would have been distracting. I was'nt even paying much attention to the shadow when I was taking the pics, so I'm glad it had a pleasent shape to it.

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Ah Jimmie, you do have such a way with the ladies!
Just don't tell my wife.

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Old 02-07-2005, 12:36 PM   #13
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You better hurry up tho, Kim. My immediate plans are to become really good with color, famous (maybe even rich) within the next 20-30 years, then raise my prices. I'm telling you, the year 2025 is right around the corner!
Sounds like a good plan to me Jimmie! Another reason to hurry is that I am not getting any younger. Actually, I just heard I may have to wear an eye patch for a long time. I was thinking a 'cowgirl pirate' drawing might be interesting.
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Old 02-07-2005, 12:40 PM   #14
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Another beauty Jimmie,
I just love your drawings - they are so honest. If fame and fortune is what you seek, then you are well on your way.
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Old 02-07-2005, 05:13 PM   #15
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Sorry to hear that Kim, I thought you were kidding about the patch. Lazy eyes are VERY interesting, but I guess it's more serious than that. Hope you feel better.

Heidi, thanks, but I'm not really seeking fame and fortune. Just enough money in the beginning to pay off these incredible bills which won't go away. Then enough later to live happy, paint full time and be able to send my daughter to the school of her choice. OK, maybe I will need a fortune. Stress-free would be perfect.
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Old 02-07-2005, 07:31 PM   #16
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Thanks Jimmie, but I am fine! Eyesight-wise that is. I think it's just the eyelid drooping for some reason, but they are going to test me first. Maybe a patch, maybe not - doesn't matter - it's not a biggie. It could be a 'look'.
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Old 02-08-2005, 01:17 AM   #17
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Maybe I'll have to consider having you draw me too. This is wonderful, Jimmie.

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Old 02-08-2005, 10:44 AM   #18
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I remember seeing Christy Turlington's picture for the first time and thinking "There's something very pretty about her" It was definitely her lazy eye. My wife has one also, not as noticeable tho. More noticeable when she's smiling and other emotions.

Jean, I 'd be honored.
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