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Old 04-17-2008, 10:06 PM   #1
Julie Deane Julie Deane is offline
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Glad you're here! I especially like the woman's portrait.
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Old 04-17-2008, 10:25 PM   #2
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Welcome to the forum, Bob! Thank you for showing us an example of your earlier work and recent work so we can actually see the difference. The progression is fascinating. Though I like the earlier one, it's exciting to see and appreciate the development of your skill. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your work here.
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Old 04-18-2008, 01:40 PM   #3
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Thank you for the warm welcome and kind words! It's wonderful to be able to post on here now, rather than just lurk! I hope in time that I may be able to contribute in a constructive way.

Incidentally, I know that grins in portraits are "frowned" apon here, but the young woman in the painting, who happens to be my daughter-in-law, wouldn't have it any other way, insisting that she is always smiling that way and felt very unnatural not doing so! I had to agree with her, hence the result! Of course, the painting was done mostly from a photo reference.

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Old 04-18-2008, 07:55 PM   #4
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Welcome Bob !
It's not forbiden to have a grin in a portrait, as long as it's well done ( take a look at Franz Hals for example...) In the portrait of your daughter-in-law, it looks very natural.
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Old 04-19-2008, 01:57 AM   #5
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Thank you, Marina, I feel much better about that now! I appreciate your comments and your welcome!

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Old 04-19-2008, 09:04 PM   #6
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Hi Bob,

Welcome - I hope you enjoy being a part of the Forum -
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Old 04-20-2008, 11:09 PM   #7
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Thank you, Chris, I have your book and refer to it often!
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Old 05-09-2008, 01:39 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by Bob Botha

Incidentally, I know that grins in portraits are "frowned" apon here, but the young woman in the painting, who happens to be my daughter-in-law, wouldn't have it any other way, insisting that she is always smiling that way and felt very unnatural not doing so! I had to agree with her, hence the result! Of course, the painting was done mostly from a photo reference.

Cheers,

Bob
Grin away Bob. Whoever came up with that silly rule
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