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Virginia Branch · 02-13-2002, 09:36 AM

Linda,

Thanks for your reply! I really like your work, especially your brush work and use of color. I see that you are from Phoenix! There are quite a few of us in the Valley. As Debra suggested, we should start a portrait group.

I did take the photos this past Sunday and I was amazed at how well they turned out. I used my digital camera and took 88 shots. I wanted to use my 35 mm camera too but thought I might be pushing my luck with the children and their cooperation. The best shot was outside with the three sitting down on the grass with the sun against their backs.

The mother of the children wanted the painting to measure approx. 32" x 44". However, the grandmother of the children (person paying for the portrait), told her daughter to make it smaller because years later when one of the children inherit the portrait, they will not want it that big. Lack of wall space or something like that. I thought that was an interesting take on things. Whatever they want is fine by me.

If your interested, I'll keep you posted on my progress. It will be slow going as life is getting in the way right now.

02-13-2002, 09:36 AM	#7
Virginia Branch Associate Member Joined: Dec 2001 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 92	Linda, Thanks for your reply! I really like your work, especially your brush work and use of color. I see that you are from Phoenix! There are quite a few of us in the Valley. As Debra suggested, we should start a portrait group. I did take the photos this past Sunday and I was amazed at how well they turned out. I used my digital camera and took 88 shots. I wanted to use my 35 mm camera too but thought I might be pushing my luck with the children and their cooperation. The best shot was outside with the three sitting down on the grass with the sun against their backs. The mother of the children wanted the painting to measure approx. 32" x 44". However, the grandmother of the children (person paying for the portrait), told her daughter to make it smaller because years later when one of the children inherit the portrait, they will not want it that big. Lack of wall space or something like that. I thought that was an interesting take on things. Whatever they want is fine by me. If your interested, I'll keep you posted on my progress. It will be slow going as life is getting in the way right now.