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"Some people have been kind enough to call me a fine artist. I've always called myself an illustrator. I'm not sure what the difference is. All I know is that whatever type of work I do, I try to give it my very best. Art has been my life."
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"You must first spend some time getting your model to relax. Then you'll get a natural expression."

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