Listening with his expression showing that he was really listening not just pretending as some in his class would.  He gave a friendly smile and nodded.  "Actually, yu gave me the information I was needing.  The person it is for and where the portrait wood be positioned for viewing."  His Scottish accent was very strong.

He looked around the studio and then at the man.  "Wood yu want an inside setting or are yu more of a man that feels more comfortable ootside?  It is for your mather, but tae be most relaxed yurself, and a better image of ou, I find it tae be better tae be a setting yu are comfortable in.  I can dae it in a formal style either way."  He explained.  "For example if yu like sitting in a garden or with trees, we can dae that.  Or if yu would like being standing next tae a horse or dog, that can be done as well.  If inside, furnishing can be any kind columns and marble, a nice chair, or even an office kind of setting.  Yu are a doctor, sae we could set yu up standing or sitting in a desk or on the edge of a desk."  He suggested watching Tristan's expression as he mentioned the various idea.