Posthumous Portrait

[Alexandra Tyng]

Vincent, I tend to agree with Sharon--at least, that is what I would do. When I was young and starving, I agreed to do a couple of portraits from poor references, and I cringe whenever I think of them. You may be out some money if you refuse, but it will only be temporary.

[Chris Saper]

Vincent,

I agree with Sharon and Alex. Before you give up, though, I think you should plan to go to your client's home and have all the famiily albums available for you to seek out good reference. That means that the woman's children's albums shouldl be available to you too.

If you cannot get better photos I would advise you to pass. Good luck.

[Vincent Ragozzine]

Thank you for your further comments and advice.

I have informed the "client" that I will need better reference if I am going to be able to do the project. They are currently attempting to obtain more photos.

I do intend to try to do some value studies using the reference I have to see if I can work anything out. But this way I am under no obligation to show them anything if the results don't meet my standards.

Thanks,

Vin Ragozzine