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Thanks to everyone for the great replies! It's so nice to be part of such a wonderful community.
Elizabeth, I definately have the heart! I have been interesed in the figure and portraiture since... I don't even know when. I remember drawing a portrait of my baby-sitter's daughter when I was about 7. I used a bingo-dabber to make the rosy cheeks, and used lipstick for the lips. Hah! Now, I spend a minimum of 20 hrs per week actually painitng or drawing and I don't know how much time on top of that researching and trying to learn more. I don't think I could stop if I wanted to.
Thanks also for the encouragement. I'd post my first attempt at an oil portrait, but (caugh, caugh) I'd rather not! Luckily, I haven't done any of these under commission, except for a football mura for a kids room.
Tricia, that is what I find so difficult: judging my level of competency. I know that people say they love my work and are so impressed with it, but they also said that when I was in high school! I can see where I have developed above an amature or hobbyist level, but really can't tell where I fall amongst anything above that.
Great advice, Allan. I am trying to constantly remind myself to always have control over my work... like not painting something that I would not normally paint or in a style that is not mine. I don't think I will have the studio problem for now, because I don't have a studio and my house is in an area of town that potential clients might not want to travel to. But I do agree that I need to show only my best, and have prices set so that I don't feel I have to give a low quote.
Thanks all again! I look forward to learning and growing from what I learn here.
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