In memory, in more than one sense

Hmmmmm - NOT as successful a photo as I thought! She wasn't well, but not as pale and wan as this.... Wait for the damn' camera, Jones, and throw the useless old Olympuses away........

Don't be so hard on yourself, Robert. In my humble opinion I think its good. The face has a sincerity that might be lost if it was posted in any another way. Life is full of 'I wish and what if's' better late than never.

This is a very interesting face, which I’m had many stories to tell. There is enough information to glean a lot from it.

Portrays a very interesting character Robert, never mind the quality of your camera, the painting looks great.

I like this very much. A thoughtful face, full of character.

I must have posted this twice - got timed out, but it came through anyway. Anyway, thank you for those comments - Shirley, for such was her name, was a penetratingly intelligent person: I haven't caught the authentic details of her face, memory is so deeply faulty, but I've got the intensity, I think - if you said something stupid, this is the look you'd get. It could shrivel your soul. She was given an NHS document to read, intended for public consumption; I wish I could remember her exact words - something like "this IS your first draft, is it?" - and to watch a highly-paid executive shrivel in his boots under her gaze is one of my treasured memories.

A certain melocholic touch, Very well captured, Full of memories and whispers from the past.

The painting look good, Robert. I like it.

I think it's great and what a powerful face too

A superb portrait Robert .

Painted with feeling I think Robert, she looks a woman of indomitable spirit.