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Old 10-09-2002, 07:01 PM   #4
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Dear Sharon:

From your comments, I presume you do not think this photo source is a good one. Looking at your awe-insipring website, I can see why!

The wife of the subject is fully aware of my preference for taking my own photos. However, the total surprise is of utmost importance to her.

I found the expression and lighting on the face here worthy of my best effort. This is clearly a departure from a classic pose. Partially because of that, it is one the client believes will hold the most meaning for the man.

I must confess, I am strongly attracted to this composition from an artistic standpoint. In the spirit of Degas, I am going for a behind-the-scenes pose versus an "on stage" look. If I were photographing him, I would pose him very similarly, just ask him to sit up a bit.

On the bright side, the quality of the original image is excellent. (A reduced-in-size scan is posted above.) I can count the freckles on his arms!

I plan to paint a small study. Any additional comments are welcome!
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