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    I like the style of the Peale's They painted some of the most famous portraits of our founding fathers (Jefferson, Adams, etc)
    His Noble Excellency Ryan the Innocent of Waldenshire under Throcket
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    Allen Ramsay, THE Scottish painter of the 18th century....
    Brian

    "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." ~ Benjamin Franklin

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    I'll second McMurdo on Velazquez. I have a copy of Las Meninas hanging in my office. I am fascinated by the layers in his paintings.

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    I would have to go with Leroy Neiman. Not only is his style very unique but he does have experinence painting kilties. Look in the forground.

    Gentleman of Substance

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    Ken Sallenger - apprentice kiltmaker, journeyman curmudgeon,
    gainfully unemployed systems programmer

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    Quote Originally Posted by fluter View Post

    Oh aye! Now there's one that I didn't even think of who's fantastic...good call!

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    I think I'm more of a Van Gogh or David Hockney, myself.

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    I'm going to be Greedy & select three artists, Sargent, Raeburn, Lawrence,
    but if I really had to pick one then I would plum for Sargent.
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    Portrait - Sidney Paget.
    Sculpture - Jim Henson.

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    I would vote for having my photograph taken by Imogen Cuningham.

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