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[John Reidy]

Lacie,

Very, very, very nice. I admire your ability to create such a beautiful, intense and simple portrait. A real pleasure to view.

[Lacey Lewis]

Thanks for all the kind words everyone! It is so helpful to get encouragement from such talented people.

This painting is a companion piece to the 8x10 portrait "Melanie" and after comparing them side-by-side, I realized that I do paint differently now than I did then.

Thanks again, this was fun to paint.

[Julie Deane]

Hi Lacey -

Can't add to what the others wrote, just that I really like this too.

[Mary Sparrow]

Lacey! this is beautiful. Congratulations.

[Enzie Shahmiri]

Lacy,

I like the complete profile view. Nicely done!

[Janel Maples]

To echo everyone else, I like this a lot as well. Very nice!

[Lacey Lewis]

Julie, Mary, Enzie, Janel, Luca, Chris and Linda thank you all for the kind words! You are all so encouraging.

This boy is always moving at the speed of light, and so I did a lot of planning in taking the photos. I did one round but found the light was too strong, so I came back for another quick shoot. I knew just where to have him stand and where to have him look and had my camera set up and ready to go.

I could see that it was taking all of his effort to remain still and calm for the minute it took to take the pictures. Then when I quietly said "OK, we are all set," he suddenly burst into animation running and yelling to his friend that he was on his way!

[Luca Vallifuoco]

What can I tell you my little friend? Your paint is so much real.. It is a beautiful portrait. I like very much the expression and the light on the face. It seems to be that the child made some bad things..or I am in error?
Compliments..

[Chris Saper]

Lacey,

Waht a wonderful piece! I love the expression and lighting, and the way you have managed the lost edges!

[Linda Brandon]

Lacey, this is a very nicely painted head, with great expression. I like the softness and the light fall-off, good job!