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Portrait smiles
Peggy,
Great advice regarding smiles in portraits. I agree with you and wish I'd had your words of wisdom to quote to the client who hired me to do my most recent portrait, the one I just submitted for a critique. The subject's mother, the one who hired me, insisted on a full smile. There was another photo I'd taken and much preferred where her mother had a sort of Mona Lisa smile and a complex, thoughtful expression on her face. It was a 3/4 view and would have made more impact as a portrait. Even the mother (the subject) chose it out of 5 choices presented to her! I couldn't change the daughter's mind, but maybe you could have. Next time I'll try your approach about owning a painting vs. a photo.
Last year I spoke with you and signed up for one of your workshops, but had to cancel due to a death in the family. If your workshops are as good as the knowledge you share on this forum, and I'm sure they are at least that, they have to be a wonderful investment for any aspiring portrait artist.
Thanks, Margaret
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