Sarah, five years later

[Patricia Joyce]

I'm adding my compliments to the others. She's beautiful and it is a beautiful painting. Now, I really enjoy how you rendered her skin especially the arm, the way the light plays and turns it so nicely!!

[Alexandra Tyng]

Hi Tom,

You've done it again! She has such a natural presence. I think it's a combination of the expression and the pose. The pose is spectacularly understated. There is no coquettish-ness, yet her figure turns just enough to make the composition interesting. The way you've done this is worth studying and remembering. I also really like how the brick wall and stone top are so palpably real and solid.

[Terri Ficenec]

Tom -- beautiful! The pink of her dress reads just so softly pink. I especially like how you've handled her hair and the soft light on her face. Thanks for the closeups!

[Michele Rushworth]

Oh, Tom, this is perfect. Linda is right: THIS is how outdoor portraits should be done.

[John Reidy]

Tom,

Very nice! I wish I could see it in person.

I too love the composition and the great work on the flesh and dress. Marvelous.

I recognized her immediately from your website. What a darling girl. The family must be very happy.

Congratulations.