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Thank you Mike,
I just read your post last night about how you set up in your home and your circle of control. How timely!!! I printed it out and will be taking all of your advice about setting up the chair next to a table in front of a window and charefully choosing wardrobe. I feel like I have a direction to go in now. It helped a lot that you were not talking photography-ese!
Thank you Linda,
I agree with you wholeheartedly. I find beauty in every single face I see. And my favorite past time is to just sit in a public place and watch people. Their animation is always fun to see - emotions rolling across faces young and old, male and female. It's a visual orchestra some days!! And I want to draw all ages, all races!!!!
You are exactly right, my daughter-in-law is a knock-out. I think I need to get her to wear something off the shoulder as well, she has beautiful neck and shoulders. Perhaps pull her hair away from the side of her face.
Michele, thank you, too! I appreciate your input so much. I had to laugh at your remark, "don't make her have to worry about holding a cloth up next to her face". That, actually, was my son holding up a sheet!! But, you know, just as awkward for her, I'm sure. Yes, I see now what you mean about she being higher than the camera, something I did not notice, but will change next time.
Your words are very encouraging. The idea to "hire" kids to sit for me is a good one. I am sure my niece, whose portrait is now hanging prominently in her house, has some girlfriends (14 years old) who would love to be my models!! I will let you know how it goes.
For some silly reason, I never imagined that any of you ever had a bad photo reference. I forget that you were once novices yourselves!!
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