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Anything that works
Linda,
Each portrait I do is based on the needs of my client. If someone wanted an edgier kind of look I would be more than happy to accomodate them. During my illustration career I was able to play around with a large variety of devices to spice up otherwise boring subject matter.
I think, however, that often, more "exciting" kinds of pictures will wear out their welcome more quickly and become tiring. In the same way that the person who is life of the party often reveals themselves to be shallow, repetitive and boring with more exposure.
My goal is to portray depth of character first and formost but in a subtle, not in your face, kind of way, for the above reasons.
On reason I admire both Bouguereau and Paxton so much is because of this very quality. However I feel that to truely appreciate their work requires a certain degree of sensitivity on the part of the viewer. Not necessarily a common trait in our "I want it NOW!" culture.
Too bad.
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