Paint a flattering picture

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From: Commission: A Royal Portrait: The Resolution


Sketch out a lovely, classic composition, and make the Royal darlings look as handsome as you can. Keep it simple, essentially.


Challenge information

Narrow, Inspired... 5 (50% base)

  • 5 - very chancy (50%)
  • 6 - chancy (60%)
  • 7 - modest (70%)
  • 8 - very modest (80%)
  • 9 - low-risk (90%)
  • 10 and above - straightforward (100%)

Success

A very pleasing portrait indeed

Your efforts have paid off. Your skills as a painter have really come on, and you are delighted with the results. Why, the children look practically handsome! […] commissioned you pronounces himself highly satisfied and rewards you generously.

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Failure

It is not adequate.

You have to admit that your portrait looks rather frightening, once you step back. That particular little boy has a greenish tinge. That girl looks stunted, and somehow rather demonic. […] it would be best if you went back and repainted some areas.

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