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Old 08-25-2005, 08:37 AM   #1
Lisa Ober Lisa Ober is offline
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Allan, thank you so much. I hope I didn't frustrate you too much in the WIP section for this one. I value your opinion highly and followed almost every single thing you said as much as I was capable. Thank you so much for all the great information.

The unveiling made me very nervous since about 100 people were there and it could have been tragic, but now that it's over I highly recommend doing it.

Thanks again, Allan.
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Old 08-25-2005, 10:06 AM   #2
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Lisa,

Congratulations on the well deserved kudos. What a great opportunity and exciting evening.

I once brought two portraits down to Newport. My husband and I carried them in. The wife, a tall aloof blond said, "oh that's us, put them over there." That's it! The paintings were a result of months of work and over 7' tall.

I heard they love them and are up.
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Old 08-25-2005, 10:09 AM   #3
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Lisa, congratulations! I really enjoyed reading this and I'm so happy for you. This is really going to help your business plan.
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Old 08-25-2005, 10:57 AM   #4
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Big congratulations, Lisa! The painting turned out beautifully, I watched all the developments and admire your tenacity. The background is just luscious.

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Old 08-25-2005, 11:10 AM   #5
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Thanks for sharing your unveiling story with us Lisa!
Gosh, I got all exited for you just reading about it. Must have been quite a spectacular evening for you. You go girl!
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Old 08-25-2005, 01:13 PM   #6
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Congrats Lisa,

You made a wonderful job.

Thanks for sharing that with us.
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Old 08-25-2005, 07:27 PM   #7
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Thanks

You folks are good for the ego.

Sharon, thank you so much. It was exciting.

I know exactly how you feel about that underwhelming response from an aloof person. I have a hard time relating to personalities like that and it's so disappointing when you don't get feedback of any kind. I'm sure everyone loves your work but boy, those quirky personalities are hard to deal with.

Linda, thank you! I have been trying harder on the business end of things. It's helping but now I sleep less. I hope I'm not too cranky.

Jean, you're so kind. I plugged away on this one to be sure. I think not rushing has it's advantages and the input here is priceless.

Heidi, thank yo so much. I'm glad you enjoyed the story. I also like reading about other people's unveilings and the responses they get from presenting their work. You are probably used to the shock and awe with those awesome works you do. I have been watching your step-by-step and it has been fabulous.

Claudemir, thank you for the kind words and for taking the time to read about the final results of this painting.

Tom, you are so right! I felt for a minute like a rock star. LOL. A good unveiling is inspiring. Since I have only had one so far I hope I don't even have to see what a bad one is like.

Patricia, I am happy you liked the story. I thought it was funny in some ways as I was overwhelmed. I often have trouble sharing victories. I am so humbled by the work here. Even though there isn't a shy bone in my body, there is a lot of insecurity. Don't tell anyone.

Kim, thank you so much! It's made for a good week. I even got a new skirt out of the deal.

You all have really been the icing on a very sweet cake. Thanks.
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Old 08-25-2005, 08:23 PM   #8
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Congratulations Lisa -- well deserved. Do talk to them about how they'd feel if you did a press release. It has to be right away if there's any chance the papers will run a story, though. Certainly use photos and a summary of the event in any and all marketing materials you have. Good for you!
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Old 08-25-2005, 10:08 PM   #9
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"Simulgasp"

Lisa.

I like your new word! Congratulations are much deserved to you on your fine portrait!

I know exactly what you mean by simultaneous-gasp. So often when it happened to me, I was so overwhelmed by the event and nerves that I didn't even notice that the veil has been lifted and painting was unveiled until after I heard a swelling wave of gasps followed by applause and someone slapping me on the back, bringing me back to my senses. Although I was standing right beside it, I never saw the veil being lifted on the portrait of Mayor Ed Rendell . I think he was the one who slapped me on the back that time. I was blinded and in a daze over the TV news cameras pointing at us. Oh well!

Well done, Lisa! Now do some more.

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Old 08-25-2005, 11:16 PM   #10
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My congratulations to you Lisa. And may that sweet feeling never go away. In fact, i look forward to hearing more of your stories at unveilings!
They certainly are "blog-worthy"...kekeke
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