Costuming

[Sharon Knettell]

Michael,

I'm sorry forgot to address that part of your query. Certainly! I don't know in what way you plan to frolic, but www.meschantes.com does make a stunning corset for gentlemen.

[Kimberly Dow]

!!!!!

[Kimberly Dow]

Mu-ha-ha!

It is apparently girls-night out. Can I hear an Amen!?

This reminds me - I have a gay relative for years who has tried to get me to paint figuratives themed towards that population - on the theory that they have fewer children, are professionals and have more disposable income. I have declined, but how is that for a marketing idea?

[Michael Georges]

Well Sharon, corsets are not in my wardrobe, but I have a few friends who would love them.

Michele: I have a webpage for the first one already up. We have just signed the contract, and done the initial photography. I am going back this evening to reshoot the gentleman's head. The webpage is www.fineportraitsinoil.com/kennedy.htm. I put this up so the client can follow along as I work.

The other portrait is a portrait of a lady who wants to be portrayed as a victorian lady. She has had a dress custom made in the edwardian style of green satin and plans to have all of the props - from the bag to the feather fan to the dance card. I am going to paint her at the bottom of a grand staircase. The painting will be 40x60 inches. I am scared of it at the moment....

[Michele Rushworth]

Thanks for the info, Michael, and for the link to your site. Do you add updates to the web page as the work for your client progresses?

The painting of the lady on the stairs with all her props and costumes sounds magnificent, and intimidating. I can imagine how you must feel!

Seeing the photos of what's on your easel reminded me that I want to start a section on SOG like Cennini's "What's on the Easel" for each month. It would be great to see what everyone is up to.