I'm sure you've all seen my ever-crazy, ever-fun-loving profile image (see the image on the left below and here and here). It expresses the inner peace (should I say passion and happiness instead? Haha... ;-)) and has gotten tons of compliments.

Well, something like this would be hard to out-do. And yet, "change is the only constant" is the B.S that I learned in my corporate life. So, I've decided to do something that's so drastically different from the beloved profile.

For those of you that's been asking for more images of me online (J.M., are you reading this?), this is to show that I haven't been playing deaf to you. :-)

Now, here's my ask - give me your thoughts before I blast this all over the web (wait, is it already too late to take back?). At the least, give me a word that you feel from the image on the right.

Profile Image - ©Jean Huang Photography

"Love at first sight" is how my client describes this painting of the red-haired beauty.

When I saw it, my heart sang! For one, I love working with people that are open to chances (hint: think "free spirit"). Two, do I really need to say? This client has a true appreciation for art.

Now, I could "figuratively" replicate what she likes about this painting. But hey, she hired me as an artist and copying is boring for me. Plus, do you really think that she will be thrilled if I had her hair dyed red, I mean, crimson red? :p

So, when she submitted the picture of the long dress (see below) as one of the potential outfits for the photo shoot, I knew I had to use it, because it's another "love at first sight" for her. ;-)

What happened next, as they say, is history. :-) We've created a fairy/mermaid* that floats in the ocean. Don't ask me what the fairy was doing. What a dumb question! The most important thing is this - doesn't your heart feel the "free spirit" from this image that we achieved?

For me, I know I've nailed this one when my client had to have this photograph. So, is this "love at first sight" for her? Haha... You'd have to ask her when you see her sporting the lovely dress floating around. :-)

Remember, the next time you hire an artist, look for the signs that they create, and not merely copy.

* excuse moi for the poor selection of term since English is not my mother tongue. :P But, you know where I'm getting, don't you?

P.S. Does this equation reminds you of a chemistry lab back in school? Well, you are not alone. Anyway, chemistry was the only subject that my sister did better than me. And the secret, as she later revealed, was memorization. Boring!!