I'll vouch for the 70th.

Thanks, Garth and Dianne!

This is probably the reason you are so good - you don't think you're good enough! I can't paint a figure in a whole room full of details and objects with such consistency, balance, and truly felt and understood perspective, and keep the figure the focal point and full of character and life. And you talk about the clarity of my light. Well, in this work you have such a clear, convincing daylight, and it is everywhere throughout the painting. And you paint hands so well (and tables: so wonderfully wood-like and flat!) - it takes me about 5 years to do hands, and then they still look like playdough, or not really attached to the arms. No, you are really good, but keep believing you're not because you'll get even better, and even more of an inspiration.

(Thanks again for your comments, though and your interest. Very much appreciated!)

Thomasin, thank you again. Your words mean a lot. However, you do things with your painting that I admire, too. I guess we could call it mutual admiration.

Sorry, Garth and Dianne, I didn't see your posts.

Garth, unfortunately I never got to see that show (in 1988), but I heard all about the other talented artist, and then finally years later you showed me some of your work that was in it. It's very, very impressive! I have to say, though, I think we have both come a long way since then, and hopefully you are no longer afraid of me.

Dianne, thank you so much! That is exactly what I wanted to say in the portrait, so I am glad it came across.

Alex --(coming late to this) Congratulations on the award! This is one of my favorites of yours too!

Thanks, Terri. :sunnysmil