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Portraits
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The characteristics that define a persons likeness are often very ambiguous: a certain mannerism, smile or frown; a certain dimple in the right place; the way they hold themselves; their own unique skin, hair and eye tones. You don’t always know what it is but you know when you’ve got it.
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Spiderman Trunks
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Big Bite
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Falling Petals
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The Very Beginning Of Spring
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Alison And The Open Window
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Decoherance 1
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It’s also about capturing something of their personality, energy and vibrancy. Something of their quirkiness. And also (if it’s someone that I know) how I feel about them. I like to capture beauty, yet not a romanticized or cosmetic beauty, more a natural, unpretentious down to earth one. Yet often with a certain darkness and melancholy – hints of fathomless unseen depths. I also like to add a certain amount of symbolism to a portrait – something that adds an extra dimension to a person’s character and story.
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Alex, At Least Try To Smile
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Sue Deep In Thought
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Clare
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Decoherance 2
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Susan and Lawrence
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Alison At Moonfleet
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Laughing Boy
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Wedding Commission
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Papa Nat
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Neo
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Davida
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