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Old 03-14-2005, 12:21 AM   #1
Lisa Ober Lisa Ober is offline
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Hello! I hope I do this right since I am new here. This is a recent portrait of my daughter I did for practice since I am trying a new board. I am also trying to learn more about lighting. You can see I am a tighter painter than some, pretty detail oriented I guess. I appreciate you looking at it.
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Old 03-14-2005, 01:45 AM   #2
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Another great job Lisa, you handle oils as beautifully as you handle pastels. I'd like to see your work in oils when your not "practicing".
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Old 03-14-2005, 03:11 AM   #3
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Lisa,
What a nice way to practice.
I personally like the
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Old 03-14-2005, 04:27 AM   #4
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Jimmie, thank you very much. I must admit I am more comfortable with pastels so I am pushing myself to "brush up" (pun intended) on my oils. I've been more excited about that since I discovered the gessoed board. Seems whether it's a commission or personal painting, it's all practice to me. I suppose my clients are lab mice. Don't know if I will ever "arrive." We'll see if we all live long enough.

Thank you, Garth (Jerome). One of these days I am going to loosen up a little and see what kind of train wreck I can create.

I really appreciate your responses as I sincerely admire the work both of you do.
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Old 03-14-2005, 10:32 AM   #5
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Very nice!!

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Seems whether it's a commission or personal painting, it's all practice to me. I suppose my clients are lab mice. Don't know if I will ever "arrive." We'll see if we all live long enough.
I think that's a great attitude for everyone, no matter what their endeavor. We always learn and grow.
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Old 03-15-2005, 10:50 PM   #6
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Lisa, very nice indeed. Your style does not get in the way of executing a beautiful painting.

We are all learning (especially me) and you have contributed to my education with this posting.
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Old 03-16-2005, 05:32 PM   #7
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Hi Lisa, this is beautifully done! The way you've handled the sunlight kissing her hair and the color it brings out is especially nice. Just charming!

(and how nice to have such a good little model readily available!)
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Old 03-16-2005, 11:16 PM   #8
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Hi Lisa, this is beautifully done! The way you've handled the sunlight kissing her hair and the color it brings out is especially nice. Just charming!

(and how nice to have such a good little model readily available!)

Thank you, Terri. We have decided to keep our daughter (I say with a wink). By the way, I look forward to learning a lot from you!
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