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