Hi from Bob in San Jose

[Bob Botha]

Thanks, John for the kind words, I can use all the encouragement and advice I can get! I am my worst critic and the praise I get from my friends and relatives, though well meaning, cannot be taken too seriously! It is my hope that by joining this group that I'll receive honest and direct opinions on my work. Now if only I can get off my rump and do some more painting!

[Clayton J. Beck III]

Originally Posted by Bob Botha

Incidentally, I know that grins in portraits are "frowned" apon here, but the young woman in the painting, who happens to be my daughter-in-law, wouldn't have it any other way, insisting that she is always smiling that way and felt very unnatural not doing so! I had to agree with her, hence the result! Of course, the painting was done mostly from a photo reference.

Cheers,

Bob

Grin away Bob. Whoever came up with that silly rule