The upper arm suggested underneath the sheer white cloth brought to mind Sargent's treatment of Lady Agnew's upper arms. And the face is simply perfect.
Another one I will keep coming back to view.

Carlos

Breathtaking!

Cindy, this is just gorgeous! Thanks for posting the close-ups.

Cindy,

The Boston School lives! A beautiful portrait.

Are you a member or have you considered membership in the Copley Society in Boston on Newbury St?
www.copleysociety.org

Thanks, Carlos, Michele, Terri, and Sharon.

Sharon, I have looked into it. They require something like 12 - 15 slides and one original, so as soon as I have enough pieces, I will submit my portfolio. They only review them certain times of the year, so I have to time it just right.

Funny, though, I passed by the place just the other day - I almost missed it, it's so small and unassuming! (I didn't go in - I was shopping with hubby)

I've been meaning to ask you, though, if you ever open your studio - if so - can I come down and pester you? Can I, huh? Can I? Huh? Huh?

I don't do open studios, but you certainly can come down and visit and look!
The only other Forumite who has seen it is Linda Nelson.

I am a cloutless member, but they did get me a very big commission a few years ago.

Cindy, This is just beautiful.

Incredibly beautiful Cindy!

Wow someone is going to have a great Christmas gift, if this is what that is for.

:thumbsup:


Oops, I forgot to ask... did you just glue some pearls on the canvas? ;)

Yippee yahoo, Sharon! What are you doing tomorrow?

Just kidding. But, I would love to see your studio, and seeing as how you're a mere hour away, it seems doable. Perhaps some time after New Years'...

Thank you, Joseph and Beth, for the kind words.

What!
 

Cindy,

You are going to make shovel out my studio aren't you!

Give me a call after the holidays. I am still in model search mode so I don't think the paints will be out.