[Kimberly Dow]

Beth,

I'm still fairly new too, so I am still hesitant to speak (type) up immediately when it comes to giving a critique. I just wanted to throw in my opinion as well. And that is exactly what it is, just an opinion.

I like the changes for "Peggy" - to me it just looks more real and true. For the others, the first thing that I noticed was that the originals are warm and the corrected ones are cool - very cool. I prefer the originals myself. I was startled to see the painter changed. I saw that one when reading old threads when I was waiting to post. I particularly liked that one, the model, the pose, the background, everything. I feel like he is now more of a caricature of himself.

I admire your willingness to re-work those paintings! I usually will give up and start over - I am trying to be more patient. You've been working really hard - you go girl!