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Timothy C. Tyler · 05-10-2003, 08:19 PM

"Don't let them look behind the curtain."

Don't give away the magic. Besides it's human nature to say later, "yes, but I liked it better before, remember honey?" Everyone's paintings look ugly in the middle. Furthermore, what is a non-painter going to see?

Give them a sketch (before) and maybe show the in-progress stuff after the check clears, after you are quite done and they are quite pleased.

05-10-2003, 08:19 PM	#7
Timothy C. Tyler Inactive Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Siloam Springs, AR Posts: 911	Oz "Don't let them look behind the curtain." Don't give away the magic. Besides it's human nature to say later, "yes, but I liked it better before, remember honey?" Everyone's paintings look ugly in the middle. Furthermore, what is a non-painter going to see? Give them a sketch (before) and maybe show the in-progress stuff after the check clears, after you are quite done and they are quite pleased.