When I make a portrait, I look for the
poetry of the moment to surface.
That part of the individual that
radiates, that knows what's goin' on —
The challenge is to celebrate the part
of my sitter's spirit that is impeccably
in tune and flowing with life.
It is like going into a dark room
and turning on the lights.
Where did the damn darkness go?
Was there really any darkness to begin with?

November 28, 2005 PIECE OF THE WEEK
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