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Thank you, Chris and Will, for your comments.
Impressed with Will's fast perception, but then you are an artist and also trained in illustration/advertising so used to read between the lines, right? I guess I'll have to live with the idea that some will get the message and some, most, won't.
Still, I will take it as a challenge for my next paintings. Because I like the idea of adding yet another layer of "meaning", a story, to a perfect likeness and overall well executed portrait - which I consider mandatory, anyway.
On the other hand, I appreciate Chris' sharp marketing tip: once finished, I'll crop indeed the image for a "detail" portfolio presentation - less mind stretching for the viewer, so he/she can easily identify. So true! As for the arm on our left - why didn't I see that before??? This is what makes this Forum so precious, thank you for your very professional advice and trained eye!
Oana
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