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I C O N Portrait Studio Copyright (C) 2007 About the Artist Hello, my name is Marlene Cronkhite. I don't think I can remember a time when I didn't have a pen, pencil or paint brush in hand, sketching or painting, or even doodling a portrait, usually of a friend or family member. Perhaps it's fate or maybe even fortune, because I've always felt something was missing in my life if I didn't have some kind of art project in the works. The black and white painting to the right is a younger version of yours truly. So you see, hopefully without sounding too vain, I couldn't even resist painting a portrait of myself. So here I go again, creating a showcase just for you. I've often heard that portrait painting is the ultimate artistic challenge. However, I think for me, it is not only a challenge, but it gives me a feeling of extreme pleasure to capture the personality and the beauty within an individual. In large part, I am self-taught; however, I must pay tribute to my beloved art teacher, Margaret Hunter, from Indio, California. At the age of eighty, Margaret taught me a lot about oil painting in the small living room of her mobile home. She became my teacher and my inspiration for a few wonderful years late in my life before she passed. Thank you Margaret, I miss you. And thank you for reading a little about me. I hope to hear from you soon. Of course, I would very much like to paint your portrait. My very best to you, Marlene Cronkhite To place an order or for more information please feel free to contact me via email at:
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