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Jim,
There are many convoluted shades of thought. It is impossible to gather enough information from this limited dialogue. I agree with most of what you have said.
I opened the topic more rhetorically than my general statement indicated. I was not proclaiming that all business-suited portraiture is inferior. I see a lot that is however. It bothers me enough to speak of it.
I believe all people are creative including bad painters. The guys at the top (corp. execs) have it over many of us and this likely contributed to getting there. Although it is just as likely in error to assume so.
"Money dictates" is often said when referring to the value society places on things and the consequences of that perceived value. In that sense, "value" has great influence on people as it is at the core of self-worth. If you feel worthless it is difficult if not impossible to be constructive rather than destructive with your creativity. I do not think that fame, fortune, and worldwide recognition necessarily denotes virtues or vices.
Yes, the attached image is an example of many beautifully painted suits. The treatment of the suit isn't the only reason this painting is so good. The attitude, the relaxed yet business-staturesque posture -the man could model suits. This portrait has none of the negative characteristics I described earlier.
Imagine painting at least this well. Inspiration empowers. Humility knocks you from ivory towers.
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