One Ranger's Wife

[Kimberly Dow]

Geary, Jimmie & Rob -

Thank you very much. You all are making me feel real good today.

Rob, if I'm ever on cable it would be one those cop shows - trying to arrest me for wearing my painting overalls in public.

[David Draime]

Kimberly,

I don't know what finishing touches you did, but this really has come to life! Beautiful!!

[Allan Rahbek]

Hi Kim,
You do what many of us dream about doing. It is really inspiring to read about your projects.

You have a way with people and brushes that I admire.

This painting is very successfully, I think. You made the best possible of it and you deserve all the luck that it will bring.

Congratulations.

Allan

[Kimberly Dow]

Originally Posted by David Draime

Kimberly,

I don't know what finishing touches you did, but this really has come to life! Beautiful!!

Thank you David & Allen

I didn't do much, but what I did do during our life session really did seem to help. She got a cooler glaze on her face and in parts of the background. I had it all too warm from the photos. Her hair and scarf really changed/softened once I could look at it right in front of me - and the buttons on her pants were toned down - which helped to not draw the eye right to that area.

I'll tell you - I could have spent 3 days re-doing it from life. This was really an eye opener concerning the limitations of photos. I thought my references were great - and in a lot of ways they were, but color wasnt one of them. I had to make a call - do I re-do the whole thing to paint how it looked differently from life - or do I try and get a combination of the two. Of course - the client and her husband were right there and loved it as it was, so I chose to try and combine.

I really think I'm going to have to spend more time working from life. Im pleased with how this one came out, but ...it could be better.

[Jean Kelly]

I'm glad you decided to tackle this one, Kim. I think it will end up as a good career move.

Jean

[Garth Herrick]

Dear Kim,

What an arresting and fresh portrait! This one stops me in my tracks. The atmosphere you've created has more to it than an image that grabs for attention. I can sense the morning breeze, spring scents, coffee aroma wafting out a nearby window, omnipresent perfume, her projecting attitude, piercing gaze, and the busy activity of birds nesting in the eves above. Quite a multisensory documentary you've painted!

Garth

[Kimberly Dow]

Jean and Janel - thank you, I appreciate it. I agree Janel - there is no better way to dress. Who has time to shop anyway? I only like shopping for outfits for my models!

Jean, I sincerely hope you are right and I all of a sudden get 12 commissions...

Linda - I loved the panel! I will seal it (per Max's instructions based on what I like) with Tita. white and some turps first next time though to cut down on the sucking-in. Sometimes I get an area (very seldom) right the first time - so I'd like to able to leave those parts alone, but I cant get it right at first if the brush wont move well.

Garth - wow - I do like the way you write! I want you to write a blurb for my website! Thank you for the kind compliments!

[Janel Maples]

Originally Posted by Kimberly Dow

if I'm ever on cable it would be one those cop shows - trying to arrest me for wearing my painting overalls in public.

Then I will meet you in jail. Is there any other way to dress in public?

Congratulations on a successful portrait. Kim, with your talent and drive, you don't need the TV. Word of mouth will soon spread, if it hasn't already. I keep myself busy, but I get exhausted just trying to follow your progress.

I am happy for you and wish you continued success.