First Portrait Attempt

This doesn't have anything to do with art festivals but it relates to my my current project. At the end of last year, one of our art guild members suggested we attempt a women painting women project, which I signed up for. It was my first portrait attempt and I think it went well. See

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I chose to paint a half portrait mainly out of fear; that and I wanted something different than the traditional portrait. Well, needless to say, I was a nervous wreck when it came time to reveal Barbara's portrait to her. As it turned out, she loved it and I gave it to her. It was a good expereince...so much so that I immediately organized another women paint women series...the self portrait.