Models Wanted!

So I have been putting off this post for some time because I feel sortof sheepish for asking, but I really need some practice on painting people. I have barely touched a paintbrush in the past 3 years (I studied art in college) and want to get some painting time in before I have our baby in June--won't have much time then! I just want people to come and pose for me to take a picture to do a small portrait painting. It doesn't matter what you wear ( as long as it is something! I am not doing figure painting) It doesn't matter your age. If it turns out, you can keep it.
There are some stipulations though:

1- I can't promise it will look good!

2-I can't promise it will look like you--like I said, I am out of practice.

3- I get final say on the pose (don't worry, nothing weird. It just depends on if I am in the mood to do a silly, smiling, thoughtful, sentimental or dramatic lighting type of thing) but I am welcome to input if you have a preference for the mood of the painting.

Here are a couple I have done lately:


Don't be shy-- I would be most grateful for any volunteers!
Thanks! Melinda Christensen

You can call me (My number is in the ward directory) or e-mail me at melinda.knight@gmail.com

Anybody Want a Pear Tree?

We have two pear trees that I think were planted the spring before last by the previous owners of our house. They are way too close together so we are getting rid of one. It is healthy and small enough to be transplanted pretty easily (about 6 feet tall). If anybody wants it give us a call--otherwise we'll probably just dig it up and get rid of it.
This is Melinda Christensen by the way, I know my name probably shows up at the bottom of the post, but just to be sure...