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Old 10-22-2005, 12:11 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by Chris Saper
Dear Carol,

PS Painting a self portrait from a photo gives you a wonderful opportunity to also work from life. To be able to use a mirror, though, it's necessary to horizontally flip the image in Photoshop, before you start
Great tip, Chris! I find men have a simpler time of doing self-portraits as they often "just get a mirror." Yet, which female painter wants to paint herself in grunge mode? This is a lovely comprimise and a successful painting!
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