http://bookland.blankslate.net/2006/03/01/the-birth-of-riverglen-press/ "I cannot live without books." —Thomas Jefferson Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:46:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0 http://bookland.blankslate.net/2006/03/01/the-birth-of-riverglen-press/#comment-12 Thu, 09 Mar 2006 02:46:30 +0000 http://bookland.blankslate.net/2006/03/01/the-birth-of-riverglen-press/#comment-12 Benjamin Franklin was an incredible man! I have tried to bring him back to life with a "Fresh Look" of Ben. A NEW portrait I have just completed in honor of his 300th birthday. My portrait was used for the New Town Seal of Franklin, MA; the first town to name themselves in his honor. It is a Realist painting technique that dates back to the Renaissance time. Ben Franklin's eyes will follow you around the room much like the Mona Lisa. you can check it out on my site. Benjamin Franklin was an incredible man! I have tried to bring him back to life with a “Fresh Look” of Ben. A NEW portrait I have just completed in honor of his 300th birthday. My portrait was used for the New Town Seal of Franklin, MA; the first town to name themselves in his honor.
It is a Realist painting technique that dates back to the Renaissance time. Ben Franklin’s eyes will follow you around the room much like the Mona Lisa.
you can check it out on my site.

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