Very open studio

[Chris Saper]

Alexandra!

This is a sentinel example of how painting from life is so much more filled with life than is painting from photos.

All the colors and light are integrated - and you can paint me from life any time you'd like!

[Kimberly Dow]

Wow - 45 minutes.

That is just lovely. Very fresh and much more full of life than the photo.

[Alexandra Tyng]

Thanks to all! I had a great time painting it.

Joan: Any time I hear that someone goes to Maine, or even went there once, I feel a kinship with the person. I'm so glad you were there and that the painting made you feel as though you were reliving the moment.

Chris: Coming from you, the master of this very kind of painting, I am honored! Maybe we should paint each other?

Kim: The whole reason I even mentioned the 45 minutes was to explain why it was so rough in spots. If you saw the original you would know what I mean.