[AnnaZ]

I saw the pics, they're lovely. But don't count out Houdon, there is a translucency to his work that almost defies description, as if light comes out from within. His Ben Franklin breathes, his Napoleons are stunning.

 

I go to the Getty often. It has an Alma-Tadema (Spring) that is awe-inspiring, and a lovely Impressionist room. It's my favorite place in the city for lunch.

[Dr. Zoo]

Houdon's works are fantaztic...I don't count him out, in fact I thank you for "introducing" him to me.

His busts of the founding fathers are awe inspiring for sure.

My "problem" is...well it is not a problem...that seeing Rodin's work at the Legion of Honor was a grate inspiration to me to do sculpture. Of course my works pale in comparison to Rodin and Houdon.

I also was inspired by Ron Boise an artist I worked with until his untimely death at the age of 35.