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Cecelia Cox · 05-22-2008, 04:08 PM

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Now painting from a photo you are now trying to breath life into a dead image.

Also do not try and become a professional until you are actually ready.The pressures of producing a great painting are one thing but adding to it the pressures of life and you could set yourself up for more then just a failed career.[/QUOTE]

Michael,

I so agree with you. I have so much still to learn and think working from life is much more enjoyable and helpful in learning to paint.

Cecelia Cox

05-22-2008, 04:08 PM	#77
Cecelia Cox Juried Member Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 26	[QUOTE= Now painting from a photo you are now trying to breath life into a dead image. Also do not try and become a professional until you are actually ready.The pressures of producing a great painting are one thing but adding to it the pressures of life and you could set yourself up for more then just a failed career.[/QUOTE] Michael, I so agree with you. I have so much still to learn and think working from life is much more enjoyable and helpful in learning to paint. Cecelia Cox Last edited by Cecelia Cox; 11-20-2008 at 08:56 PM.