Preparation For a Portrait

To wear precious jewels night + day To be swathed in fine fabrics work or play Her portrait hangs painted in oils Her complexion captured time cannot spoil Photographs we cherish and keep in our pockets Prior cameras minature paintings kept in lockets. The oil portrait outlasts a photograph by far Personal prestige denotes how important we are. What is your portrait..how do you wish to be viewed? My sitters are prompted to be embellished in gems If none are at hand we shall superimpose them. Diamonds,rubies,emerals,pearls and sapphires Oil paint manifests all the elements I desire. Such velvets and Satins even Rembrant would approve.