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[Rob Sullivan]

Thank you, Sharon - interesting fact about Klimt! I never knew that.

I had been paying my models $15/hr. I felt that they deserved it, though I could barely afford it. Now, that's just prohibitive, like I said. I did do some model-sharing for a bit with 2 other artists here in town, but it never progressed, as our 3 schedules plus the model's schedule never coincided. That is, I should say, nobody placed enough importance on it to set aside a specific evening or afternoon (except for me, who got left calling the model to cancel). It was frustrating. It's still a good idea, and I want to find some dedicated souls who would do this.

3 for $40 is a good deal! And your model for "Dakini" was worth every penny and then some. Woonsocket is probably 3 hours-and-change from here. Perhaps one day I'll visit, and we can split the fee, if you'll have me .

[Sharon Knettell]

Rob,

Lucky for me she a a completely penniless RISD art student who had to drop out.

She had been encouraged to do some professional modeling while she was at school, but that did not interest her and she dropped out because of the prohibitiive cost. I could have done a million pictures of her.

It is always a struggle to find and pay models. You should see my car. The model always comes first.

Rob do drop in when you want to come to the warmer South.

Have you tried the Copley Society in Boston. It is a good way for area artists to get recognition.

www.copleysociety.org

[Rob Sullivan]

I like serendipitous stories like that. She dropped out, needed work and you needed a model, and she was perfect for it - because out of it came an amazing painting!

Warmer South. Ah, yes the tropical breezes of Rhode Island . Thank you for your hospitality. I will take you up on it, I'm afraid!

I will also check out the Copley Society link, thanks for that!

[David Draime]

Rob, great drawing! I keep coming back to that knee and thigh (her right knee)...it's...PERFECT. Wow. You sure do have that foreshortenin' thing down.

[Rob Sullivan]

Thank you, David. I remember not too long ago in my student days, I would try and avoid foreshortening like the plague.

In the end, the effort was greater in avoiding it than actually doing it. So now I welcome the challenge. Not that I get it right every time, though....