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Originally Posted by Tom Edgerton
Garth--
I'm with the other guys....I like the drum positioned more toward the corner, as in the first example.
Either expression, but depends on what kind of kid he is. The parents will probably like the one you picked better.
--T
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Dear Mike, Mischa, and Tom,
Thanks for your valued insight! Another spoke up in a PM echoing the same sentiments. While your observations are totally valid, concuring, and merited, the clients have also spoken their wishes and vote over the past weekend.
Hopefully I will not rock the boat here too much, but they emphatically and unaminously chose the second photo above, and especially the look and spontaneity of the pastel cartoon. It best captures their son's stengths, qualities and personality in all his implied subtlety and complexity. they feel. The subject likes his representation best too in that image. That said, they do want the drum remaining where it is, but they also don't want a defined background. Can life for a portrait painter get any easier?
I do respect all your considered thoughts, but am also swayed by my client's insight and strong preference.
Best,
Garth