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Old 08-21-2002, 10:49 AM   #11
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Do you know how Bourgereau, Jaques Louis David and Ingres painted the flesh?
Tito, I can only guess that they painted it opaquely, but I cannot verify that assumption. Others may know more than I on their methods.

Tammy, Thanks for your kind words. Children's teeth are especially difficult as they are just coming in, are often crooked and not of a uniform size. Still, the smile captures the essence of this little one better than any pose with her mouth closed could - she is quite the charmer!
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