This is the second post for today so after you read this you will want to be sure to look at the one just under this.  On Sunday afternoon the first of six portrait painting sessions was held here at my house in the four season room at the back of the house.  There were five students.  A few weeks ago we joined together for a get acquainted meeting so that I could explain exactly what to expect from this class.  I wanted them to know that this process is tedious but fun and that it is different from how most portrait artists work.  Also I wanted them to understand that a six week class will not allow them to produce a fully complete and perfect painting.  But it should manage to explain the process.  These ladies all have a driving ambition to produce portraits of loved ones, friends and just any figure they choose.  Most impressionist teachers have not provided the kind of realism they have been looking for.  Everything came together for these particular six women and I am really looking forward to working with them.