In #1 I see a bearded baby, but in #2, the same part of the painting is a flame-haired grumpy anime character. So I guess it's up to your client what shapes they want to find...

#2 looks right to me....

lol...bearded baby? Probably #1 for me but it's a toss up.

#1 Is it a peony or abstract design?

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Uno

OMG, so many faces. Either way you look.

#1

Kate, I do see the grumpy guy. If you look at him upside down in #2, it becomes a grumpy old woman to me. His nose becomes her chin.

Where did the artist sign it? Usually ( not always) the signature will be at the bottom of the painting? Ask where you purchased it....they may know what is the artist's intention. If you Linda Paul painted it why are you asking us?