Famous lady by Peter Smith

MONA LISA 8
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This is excellent Peter , you have done this so well.

Very good and I particular like that gossamer veil

Wow - so good. It should be hanging in the Louvre, too!!

Thank you! I haven't got the angle of her head quite right but I'm certainly not changing it.

Well done Peter.

You have indeed done a good enough job! However, talk about serendipity, I've just been watching a sketch by Spike Milligan doing a paint by numbers of this same lady. He was painting over her in buff titanium (I think) and adding the numbers. Your version is number 2. LDV's remains No: 1, but if you look closely it is like a limestone pavement so yours is definitely a contender!

LDV? Licenced Diesel Vehicle? I’m hearing Matt Munro….or Nat King Cole. Well done Peter!

I had to read that twice Rod...I thought you said in the buff...

I'm tempted to have another go, I don't want to risk spoiling this one but it's not quite there and it's bugging me. We'll see; let's face it, it's too damn cold to do anything other than paint!

Hang on Studio Wall
04/01/2026
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If I've done a good enough job I shouldn't need to tell you who she is!

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Peter Smith

Now that I'm retired I am really enjoying having the time to paint pretty much full time. I am secretary of Melton Mowbray art group and a member of Market Overton and Hoby which is keeping me very busy. My website is 'petersmithpaintings.sumupstore.com' and I have products on www.redbubble.com at…

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