Mrs. Duke

[Linda Fox]

Thank you so much. I am really pleased with this piece and feel like I'm going in the right direction. This was painted on masonite. After taking a workshop from David Kassan last year, I feel much more comfortable and able to handle painting on this smooth surface. At the conference, two or three of the demonstrators talked about exaggerating and then cutting back. I did that with the color in this piece as there was a lot of color on her face from the setting sun. I really like the effect.

[Amanda Grosjean]

Hi Linda,

I just wanted to compliment you, this is a beautiful painting. I love how the sunset infuses her skin. It creates a vibration throughout the painting and is a beautiful reflection of her personality.
The snakes are just cool.

[Claudemir Bonfim]

Lovely and strong painting. Iiked everything about it.

[Chris Saper]

LOL Yes, anyone who can manage a class of fifth graders can definitely manage a large reptile

[Linda Fox]

She left her boa at home. She didn't think it would get along with the pythons. I think handling a large reptile would be easy, compared to a class of 5th graders - though I must say, it's a great group of kids. I think she handles both quite well.

Someone in our portrait group mentioned that if she had just raised one eyebrow, the painting would have a whole new meaning.

I have described this painting to a few people who are instantly turned off by the idea of snakes. I'm glad someone thinks they're cool.

[Natalie Hunsaker]

Yes, very unusual indeed, but that's what makes it great! It leaves the viewer thinking, which is what a good portrait should do. I, for one, love the incorporation of the snake!