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Old 10-30-2007, 12:13 PM   #2
Sharon Knettell Sharon Knettell is offline
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Jean,

I cannot believe what a positive difference it made for me, jumping into painting from life.

Years and years ago, I thought working from a photograph was just fine. Fortunately I am near the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Looking at the 17th, 18th and 19th masters disabused me of that idea. I could not understand why their figures were so luminous and fresh compared to mine.

Actually, I find it much easier and faster to paint from life. You will surprise yourself.

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