I have just been looking at a lot of Bouguereau paintings and I feel like I'm seeing another looking at this. It's simply magnificent. The skin tones are the epitome of beauty. Bouguereau in his red period? I am also intrigued by the high value of the background in the middle of the painting. I couldn't get away with that. I don't know if anyone else could.
Thank you for bringing this artist to my attention. So splendid and so masterful.
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"In the empire of the senses, you're the queen of all you survey."--Sting
I can't get over the incredible quality of life and light in this painting. Truly a masterpiece.
I'm also glad that Bill said his piece about this kind of lighting. Seems I commonly set up something like this and fail miserably. Now I don't feel quite so stupid and I have a great example to study. Thanks, Bill for your insights!
Cynthia,
Thanks for posting his website. I feel like I recieved a double treat. Not only are Bart Lindstrom's portraits beautiful but his still life/ florals are amazing. So much to learn. I will ceratainly be spending some time studying these!
I am also intrigued by the high value of the background in the middle of the painting. I couldn't get away with that. I don't know if anyone else could.
Now I don't feel quite so stupid and I have a great example to study. Thanks, Bill for your insights! 
Hybrid Mode
