"Valjean, Study in Charcoal"

[Chris Saper]

Thanks, Beth.

I've been seriously working at portraiture for about twelve years. I truly work every day on gaining a better understanding of value and color, and how they constantly relate throughout the painting. I am so very fortunate to have found some wonderful teachers, all here at the Scottsdale Artist's School!

Regarding left brain, probably an equal split, as I spent seventeen years in healthcare strategic planning and quantitative analysis. I always thought it was intellectually similar to portrait painting, but I am not sure my boss could really see my point.

Thank you again, and enjoy the play!