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

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/...

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