Love As Art? Art As Love (It's Valentine's Day)?

Question

Have you ever painted a painting for someone you loved, or thought you loved? Did they love you but not the art? Did they love the painting but not you?

I thought you might like to see this older painting. It's actually titled 'Love - Emergency Exit Only.'

http://pics.livejournal.com/unmired/pic/0003z45g/g16

Answer 1

I avoid painting those who are close to me because they may not like my style, or the way I depict them. She'll love me, but she may be disappointed by the way I might do a portrait of her.

But that's a good suggestion. I'll try it soon.