"Hi Clive, I’m sorry I don’t do commissions anymore. I’m trying to wrack my brain and think of someone, so I’ve asked my arty friends. If someone recommends somebody, I’ll let you know". Denise Becke.
He gave up and thought he would stick with the photo. The very next day she sent another message.
"Hi Clive, those faces just haunted me, so I started a little painting. It is 25cm x 25 cm. I don’t know if you’re still interested. It’s the wrong size, you might have made other plans, etc, I quite understand, so if you’re not interested, don’t feel bad. It was a lovely little exercise for me and I am always able to paint over it."Denise
Here is what she painted in one day.