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1. Sam,

   Wed Jun 17, 2009 at 11:23 pm

   I like the bit of blue amongst the warmth, it adds a nice touch. I’m also fond of her expression as well, and how soft it all comes off.

   (I also notice some french lately!)
2. ratchetcat,

   Thu Jun 18, 2009 at 1:04 am

   Much thanks, Sam. Trying to expand the use of color lately.

   This little sketch was inspired in part by a vague memory of Marcel Duchamp’s wonderful early portrait work — I distinctly remember several featuring ladies and flower-covered headwear.

   Expressions are one of my real artistic weak points. The method by which the lower half of a face conveys emotion is still largely a mystery — so almost everything is conveyed through the set of the eyes.

   (More practice needed, clearly! )
3. Sam,

   Thu Jun 18, 2009 at 11:28 pm

   Of course

   What are you talking about?? You’re expressions are wonderful (at least I think so).

   I’ll have to look into Marcel when I have better internet access (Hotel Clerks are agressively suspicious — can’t say I blame them though).
4. ratchetcat,

   Fri Jun 19, 2009 at 12:28 pm

   You’re too kind.

   I highly recommend Duchamp. His work turned the art world on its head in the early 20th century and still generates surprising conversations today. For example: this excellent New York Times article titled “Taking Jokes By Duchamp To Another Level of Art” by Sarah Boxer.