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HAVE YOU EVER HAD YOUR PORTRAIT PAINTED?

Have You Ever Had Your Portrait Painted?

May 13, 2019

I have, a lot, years ago. When I worked in a bookstore, I moonlighted at an Art Center, as a model... It was nice to be paid in cash, but it was quite a lesson in sitting quietly!

I've been ill - fibromyalgia has eaten up quite a bit of my time... But I didn't want you to wake up Monday morning without something pretty on The Vivienne Files!

So I'm sharing some Giovanni Boldini paintings with you...

They may not be your style, but there's no denying that these women have their personal image sorted out. Can you imagine how long it might take to decide what to wear for such a project?

I want to be the Countess de Janville when I grow up - I've got the curly hair!

My ailments tend to only last a few ... View the Post

05.13.19 36 Comments

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