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This was my first commission oil painting by a rich lady in 1974, painted from an old photograph. The deal didn't went through, I made a big mistake I didn't arranged the price before the work, I asked for US$135 she expected less than US$20. The deal didn't work out, but I was very poor I need the money for my studies...finally I decided to keep my work & she keep her money.....I love this piece very much, it's still with me till now.
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ruth sears 09 Jun 2010
this is a stunningly beautiful piece,very emotive work.Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 05 Dec 2005
this is so very beautiful! good you still have it!Tabitha Borges 04 Aug 2005
very huanting piece.. Great portrait work...Emily Reed 04 Aug 2005
Oh Francis, I do love this work too. I cannot imagine someone treating you so awfully as to want to give you only $20. You are a master and that you once were a starving artist is so romantic (I bet you didn't think so at the time!). All the best to you now.Evan Jensen 17 Apr 2005
Well, the smaller child's face is a bit squished and almost old-looking, but otherwise, looks pretty good for earlier work.ovi hondru 14 Apr 2005
very good expressions compliment the atmosphere darkened by the sadness of children.Diagonal composition creates the feeling of solitude but still there's hope somewhere an the children are determined to fight to exist in a world of little hopes for their kind.The little boy is already assuming the position of the head of family now.Nancy Woolweber 14 Apr 2005
Wow! I didn't realize you did oil too! Masterfull.Christine brand 14 Apr 2005
So young n so old n so sad n so sweet n so close n so lonely! so much feeling in the colors n thoughts only these two would know. Excellent Francis!Jo Glasscock 14 Apr 2005
ah but it must be a big deal judging by the looks on their facestim linville 14 Apr 2005
Does this happen to every artist?Excellent work!Glad you hung onto it:)Pat Abbott 14 Apr 2005
This is very beautiful, Francis.Rob Jones 14 Apr 2005
I can see the makings of your wonderful ability to tell a story and your dramatic lightingMatthew Steffen 14 Apr 2005
This is a great peice and I agree with what other people are saying and you should keep it it is a powerful peicegeorgia brown 14 Apr 2005
I would have kept it also. Great job!teresa greene 14 Apr 2005
Excellent as always!Reba McDonald 14 Apr 2005
Beautifully done Francis.Renata Cavanaugh 14 Apr 2005
I like it too....funny how people expect so much for nearly nothing....I am having a bad week...getting worse and worse...so it was nice to escape for little while and look at your lovely paintings...that always bring smile to my face.Juan Gomez 14 Apr 2005
A great painting Francis!!! good thing you kept it..it priceless..Lawrence Hickman 14 Apr 2005
great composition well executed and well doneKathryn Fedoruk 14 Apr 2005
Very good job.. has a haunting surreal quality to itLaurie Brookes 14 Apr 2005
It's a wonderful piece, glad you kept it!Terry Bullard 14 Apr 2005
Way to go Francis and look at you now - I like how you titled it to go with the story. The older girls face is wonderful it alone is awesome, not to mention the rest of the painting!joan warburton 14 Apr 2005
You were very smart to keep it, Francis. It's amazing work. Very different from the work you've been putting up but just as powerful and fascinating.thea walstra 14 Apr 2005
Glad you still have this superb work. She did not deserve this great artwork!!