… Hello Emerging Artist.
National Art School degrees were conferred today. The Emerging Artist whipped her cap and gown off before I could take a photo, but consented to be snapped before leaving the school.
She says that when the head of the institution handed her the testamur, he said, ‘You look terrific.’ And she does.
Me fail? I fly! 
Only those who have undertaken serious studies in the time of life oft described as of being of a certain age can properly understand the amount of effort it entails – even when tempered by the passion which generates that need to know … more! Congratulations to the graduate. (And is that beautiful piece of artwork hanging around the subject’s neck be her own original work?)
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or… (And would that beautiful … be her own original work?)
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Thanks Jim. I’ve passed on your congratulations. No, the object on her neck is not made by her. She reminded me that it was a gift from me.
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In which case, Jonathan – beautifully selected – and well-worn!
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I was incommunicado when you posted this. Congrats to the Art Student. I’m so glad she agreed to be pictured – she does look terrific and so she should after such an achievement.
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Thanks Sue. The ‘terrific’ remark has engendered some feminist rage, though not in our house.
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Ha ha, re not in your house! I reckon we can be too sensitive sometimes. I bet she dressed to look terrific and I assume the comment wasn’t made in a sleazy way.
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