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[Jimmie Arroyo]

Thanks all for the nice words. I needed them.

David, I won't give up on them, although I don't have as many pastels as I wish, they were still too expensive to give up!!! Time is my worst enemy. I was only able to finish this piece so quickly because I took it to work and did it during tattoo breaks.

Wow back at ya Garth.

Jimmie, I think every woman in the world should be drawn by you at some time in her life.

Ok, so when did you say you were coming back out to NY?

I am still planning on having you do one of me as soon as I can.

Maybe you and Linda can arrange to meet here together. I've never done two people in a drawing. I have been dying to get twins to do it. You better hurry up tho, Kim. My immediate plans are to become really good with color, famous (maybe even rich) within the next 20-30 years, then raise my prices. I'm telling you, the year 2025 is right around the corner!

Terri, I've always wanted to add background, but am always nervous to do so. She had this Japanese print framed sitting on the floor because she did'nt have the space for it. I thought the leaves in it would look good, but was not sure about so many mats and borders. I think it looks ok. I think she even decided to leave the picture up where I placed it.

I'll eventually get back to the oils and more pastels, it's just a bad time for me right now.

Thanks again.

[Terri Ficenec]

Originally Posted by Jimmie Arroyo

. . . I've always wanted to add background, but am always nervous to do so.

That's something I've got to get over too. . . especially with indoor portraits!

[Rob Sullivan]

Jimmie - good to see another (need I say it) excellent drawing from you. I think we all suffer a little withdrawal when we don't see works from you over an extended period.

Check out the background element! I'm liking this a lot! It's one thing to throw in a background "just because" - you may as well not do it in that case. Here, however, it creates a pleasing design and (even if the viewer doesn't know for sure) a personal relationship to the sitter (or artist). A good addition, in my opinion.

I'm going to put on my cheerleader outfit as well (okay, not the skirt ) and cheer for you to keep going with the color! Unlike many of my students, you obviously don't have the draftsmanship part of it to worry about. It WILL come - trust me. I think all of us here on the forum can agree on this when it comes to Jimmie Arroyo.

[Elizabeth Schott]

Ah Jimmie, you do have such a way with the ladies!

This is wonderful!

[Heidi Maiers]

Another beauty Jimmie,
I just love your drawings - they are so honest. If fame and fortune is what you seek, then you are well on your way.

[Jimmie Arroyo]

Sorry to hear that Kim, I thought you were kidding about the patch. Lazy eyes are VERY interesting, but I guess it's more serious than that. Hope you feel better.

Heidi, thanks, but I'm not really seeking fame and fortune. Just enough money in the beginning to pay off these incredible bills which won't go away. Then enough later to live happy, paint full time and be able to send my daughter to the school of her choice. OK, maybe I will need a fortune. Stress-free would be perfect.

[Kimberly Dow]

Thanks Jimmie, but I am fine! Eyesight-wise that is. I think it's just the eyelid drooping for some reason, but they are going to test me first. Maybe a patch, maybe not - doesn't matter - it's not a biggie. It could be a 'look'.

[Kimberly Dow]

Originally Posted by Jimmie Arroyo

You better hurry up tho, Kim. My immediate plans are to become really good with color, famous (maybe even rich) within the next 20-30 years, then raise my prices. I'm telling you, the year 2025 is right around the corner!

Sounds like a good plan to me Jimmie! Another reason to hurry is that I am not getting any younger. Actually, I just heard I may have to wear an eye patch for a long time. I was thinking a 'cowgirl pirate' drawing might be interesting.