I encourage my subjects to pose from life, as often as their schedules can permit, because it gives me time to get to know them better. Working from direct observation also allows me the opportunity to observe and incorporate more subtle nuances of form and color into my painting. For me, the process of painting from life is incredibly exhilarating, but I understand that in today's world it鈥檚 not possible for most people to devote the time necessary to have their portraits done entirely from live sittings. Therefore, I've dedicated myself to honing my photographic skills in order to ensure that my reference materials provide me with the very best possible visual information to work from.
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