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Patricia:
I would like to post some, here, but . . .
First, I don't yet know how to upload. Don't know how set up my computer for the proper pixel setting. I'm an old guy. I pre-date computers. I was one of those who actually thought this computer curse would go away one day. HA! I have read through some of the posting instructions, here, but the part about setting my pixels is beyond me. I'll bet it's easy, but not until you've done it a time or two.
Second, I give the sketches to the kids for being my "victims." I do the sketches quickly -- usually 3 to 5 minutes each. Usually near the end of the sitting, I remark to the kid, "Sitting still is a lot harder than you thgoutht, isn't it?" They always say yes.
I highly recommend doing this, or something like it, for anyone who does not have the resources to hire models. But, as I said, you have to be quick, and you will find that you must limit the lower ages to about 10. Twelve is better, and occasionally, you will find an eight year old who can sit still for three minutes, but not often.
Still, it is very good training. Knowing the little beggers can't sit that long forces you to get on with it and not to niggle it to death. Sometimes, my work is bang on, and sometimes, I'm almost ashamed to hand it over. But, I tell them that is a QUICK sketch, and that's all it is. I'll often invite them to come back as often as they like, and some do come back for several sittings -- and new sketches, of course.
Some parents ask why I do this, and I tell them, honestly, that it saves me having hire models. They get a chuckle out of it, and many say they're glad to have the sketch. Many tell me they have them framed.
But, bottom line is, I give them away, so I have none to share, but thanks for asking.
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