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Old 01-20-2006, 11:33 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by Mark Youd
Bravo! The judge is shown with gravitas and humanity, not an easy balance.

You are equal parts artist and scientist, the colour swatches prove that, thanks for sharing one of your secrets.
Dear Renee, Heidi, Michele, Mark, and Simon,

My goodness, Thank you all!

Michele, I applaud you. Your Governor portrait is more than stunning and deserving of its universal appeal.

Mark, I think you hit the nail on the head. This did seem more like a scientific investigation than a painting in progress at times!

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Originally Posted by Simon Bland
I cannot recall ever having seen a better portrait.
Simon, I am absolutely tongue tied. I know you are sincere, yet there are many great portraits preceding this that surely beat this handily, at least to me. But thanks!

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