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Old 04-28-2004, 08:24 AM   #11
Sharon Knettell Sharon Knettell is offline
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Your portrait has just the right touch of sadness in the otherwise joyful face of this lovely young girl. This only underscores the horror of her death. Beautiful portrait.

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Old 04-28-2004, 10:04 AM   #12
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Rob, you've created a sensitive, wonderful painting. Posthumous paintings are always tough to do and you should be very proud of this one.

I've also painted a murdered teenager, many years ago. I remember that it occured to me at the time that I felt as if I were performing CPR, but clumsily and unsuccessfully.

Your painting will be treasured for years.
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Old 04-28-2004, 01:59 PM   #13
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Sharon and Linda - I appreciate both of your wonderful comments.

You have all made me feel very welcome, and I thank you. You've also given me the impetus to continue in the field of portraiture with more confidence. I hope to post work of like quality in the near future.
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Old 04-30-2004, 12:50 AM   #14
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Rob,
Very touching and beautiful. I'm sure it'll bring tears every time they see it.
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Old 05-03-2004, 07:52 PM   #15
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Thanks, Jimmie - it looks like the unveiling will be this weekend. No doubt there will be a lot of emotion in the room.

Since this is my first commission - and a fairly special assingment, at that - I will report back on how it all went. I just hope that I can hold it together...
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Old 05-03-2004, 11:47 PM   #16
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Good luck Rob, it's a beautiful painting. My heart is breaking over this too.

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Old 05-22-2004, 11:05 AM   #17
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It appears you have painted an angel with divine inspiration adding to your abundant talent!
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Old 05-22-2004, 03:26 PM   #18
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Unveiled

Just this past Saturday (May 15), I presented the portrait to Cody's family. Needless to say, it was an emotional moment; bittersweet, in truth.

The Jameson Gallery provided me with a great framing job, and they allowed me to unveil the painting there. In fact, they removed a painting so the piece could be viewed in proper lighting on the gallery wall.

I had made the decision a while back to not charge for this painting. Whether or not this seems foolish is beside the point. The only reason I bring this up is because the client insisted on paying for the framing, and Michael - the owner of Jameson Gallery - surprised me at the unveiling. As Cody's stepfather made to settle up for the framing, Michael looked at him and said, "Put away your checkbook; I want you to have this."

It was a wonderful thing.

p.s. - Thanks Jean & Jeanine for your lovely words....
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