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Faces, Figures, Gestures-
Painting people is always
interesting and always a challenge.
The desire for a quick likeness can be,
for me, overwhelming. Yes, it is important
that it look like whomever is there having
you to paint them. But, it is also important
that it be a good painting - in its composition,
draftsmanship, values, color, and, most
wonderful of all: its 'edges' ...that being
the varying of rendering and brushwork.
All these things are vital to keeping
a work alive and fresh. I hope for an accurate
portrayal that will be cherished by the owner.
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