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pastel on paper 2006 this is a commissioned piece, of a 103 year old woman. the only existing photograph of her was a newspaper photo, from which this was created. she was 109 when she died. the picture will be a gift for her daughter who is a young woman in her 90's.

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George Woodward 23 Feb 2008

amazing detail!!!!

carrie holst 14 May 2006

Very effective use of pattern and contrasts

Renata Cavanaugh 07 Jan 2006

Lovely portrait

jO ANNA jARVIS 06 Jan 2006

Lovely work...!

Cathie Brock 06 Jan 2006

Michael you are so sentimental, it's not a bad thing because it can produce a great painting...I know you do pastels but they are similar to paint...All the best Cath

Ana Tirolese 06 Jan 2006

This is very well done. I am sure her daughter will love it.

geri pratt 06 Jan 2006

Your detail work is amazing! The palette is perfect. What a wonderful mood you've created.

joan warburton 06 Jan 2006

Oh, how lovely! So much character in her face and what a wonderful idea to make this a gift to her daughter. Awesome work!

Joke Schotting 06 Jan 2006

Great and beautiful pastel work,Michael!!!

Lucia Stewart 06 Jan 2006

What a great pastel!

corry stuart 06 Jan 2006

Michael how nice this is..... wonderfully done

Emily Reed 06 Jan 2006

An eye-catching portrait!