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  1. 12-21-2005, 04:42 PM #1
    graci42
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    Default Finished the last portrait of the year....

    Today I finished the last 2 sub portrait (sisters) of this year and it rests safely w/ the client. But I did scan it and would like to share the story of what happened on the way to the clients home.....

    I only stopped at Walmart ( you all know I work at Kmart) since that's the only place near clients home I could get prints made. Had I any other choice, I would have taken it! When I went to pay for the prints the moron behind the counter said....

    "We can't let you have these. They were done by a professional."

    Did this moron bother to ask me if I was the artist? NOOOOO. He just assumed that because HE can't draw a stickman, no one making a print at walmart could possibly be able to do better. Especially if they weren't dressed to the nines...I may look like I just got off Ma and Pa Kettle's truck but I really didn't.

    I replied, "I know...they are mine!"

    He then asked me if I had the original and I said yes...long and short...I signed off on the required paper work which had they had it in plain view, I would have done while I was standing in line. Because of this incedent, I was 20 min. late for my appointment.

    I know that this really protects my copyright, but it burnt my butt that he didn't even bother to ask if I was the artist. errrrr.

    Thanks for listening...and yeah... I realize it's a backhanded compliment..hehehe

    Here's the scan....
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  2. 12-21-2005, 04:47 PM #2
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    Graci, what can I say but AWESOME!!!!
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  3. 12-21-2005, 04:51 PM #3
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    oops...went back in to make image smaller and messed up post...sorry! here's the scan ...
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  4. 12-21-2005, 05:32 PM #4
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    Graci it is beautiful.

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  5. 12-21-2005, 06:33 PM #5
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    Gosh that is amazingly beautiful!!!!!
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  6. 12-21-2005, 07:10 PM #6
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    Beautiful!! Then again, all your work is!!
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    wonderful work - as always!! I love seeing your portraits!
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    Planting and raising an urban homestead in the middle of Downtown big city right at the foot of the Rocky Mountains!

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  8. 12-21-2005, 07:57 PM #8
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    As always your work is amazing. I love the portrait, they are precious little girls. Great job!
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  9. 12-21-2005, 08:01 PM #9
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    You are an excellent artist! What a gift you have!!!
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  10. 12-21-2005, 09:16 PM #10
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    Wow, you are reallllly gifted! I would be thrilled if I were that client! Beautiful work. I am sure they loved the portrait! That is a treasure the family will have forever.
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    Thank you ladies...Louise loved her grandbabies. Sweet little Italian lady--maybe late 70's. She was just tickled!!

    And I'm really not gifted...I just work hard...lol

    Graci
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  12. 12-21-2005, 11:30 PM #12
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    Awesome work,Graci!!!
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    Absolutly fantastic!!!, you are so talented!
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    Originally posted by graci42
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    And I'm really not gifted...I just work hard...lol  
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    Hey you! don't you say my friend isn't gifted!

    As usual you have captured them so wonderfully well, you are a true pencil packing genius

    I hope this is the start of a flurry of commissions for you Graci

     
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