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08-06-2008, 04:20 PM
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I decided to draw someone who will actually sit for me-- even though she's not a child. Here's a self portrait done looking in a mirror. I did get a commission to do a portrait of a 22 yr old woman from life; I start on Monday. Of course this should be much easier than trying to paint a little child, still I'm a little anxious because I don't have a lot of working from life experience.
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08-06-2008, 05:22 PM
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PAINTING PORTRAITS
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Ah Christy, what wonderful experience this portrait using a mature sitter will be for you! Congratulations on the commission! 
The self portrait is good! I can see the likeness even from your little avatar pic.
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08-18-2008, 09:56 AM
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Oh Christy! This is such an exciting thread! I can't tell you how fascinating it is to see your drawings. It gives us a much more complete picture of who you are and how you paint (and draw, of course) and think and feel. I love the descriptive quality of trying to catch someone in motion or a fleeting expression. I have a feeling that something is happening in your work in general and it will be really, really good. I am looking forward to seeing it develop.
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08-18-2008, 12:16 PM
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I love these sketches Christy!
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08-18-2008, 12:22 PM
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Thank you Michael, Alexandra and Enzie for your encouragement. I'm glad you like them. In doing this I'd been beginning to feel I couldn't draw  which means I truly need this exercise!
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08-18-2008, 02:13 PM
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Keep going, they are beautiful and I can't wait to see the portrait of the commissioned piece. I just know you will do a great job!! Let the nervousness work for you, that is what I try to do and sometimes it actually helps. Linda Brandon once told me to take slow deep breaths when you begin and to act like you are already a master portrait artist. It helps, believe me! Good luck. Let us know how it goes!
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08-18-2008, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Patricia Joyce
Linda Brandon once told me to take slow deep breaths when you begin and to act like you are already a master portrait artist.
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Oh... did I say that?! 
It's hard to generalize how master portrait artists act in front of subjects. The artists I personally characterize as masters are all over the field in terms of how they act.
I hope I meant to advise that you should act in front of your client as if you've done this before, since she might be more nervous than you are.
Anyway, that is one fine self portrait and I am eager to hear how the sitting went, Christy!
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