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Nicely done, Grapes! What a great subject for mixing a variety of greens.

Pablo looks very good! I’ll bet this portrait went through a lot of stages in a week. I like the unfinished look at the bottom; it’s a painting, not a photograph.

I can tell you enjoyed painting this! Your colors have a lot of life in them.

What a fun way to experiment with your supplies. Even if some combinations don’t work completely you might get some interesting textures that you’ll want to repeat.

These are cool, Jennie; loose and fluid and definitely your work. The bird-like shapes are so appealing and I hope to see them again. I never think to use fluid acrylics like this but it’s a great idea.

You did wonderful work with those ships, Grapes! I admire the painting as much as your ability to set up and paint in public. Did you do an underpainting or just jump in with the paint because your subjects could have sailed away?

Yes, that’s very Emily Carr-ish. Gorgeous painting, Sanlynn!

You finished this one so well! I love the colors and patterns and the quirky touches that make it yours. Congrats on getting back to this and showing it who’s the boss. 🙂

I think I found the kit you’re talking about, Ellen, and it looks really nice. I’m not so sure it would be good for acrylics unless you use the open kind that don’t dry out so fast but it seems like it would be great for watercolor or gouache. I hope you’ll have fun with it!

Hi Nakarmi, thanks for showing the progression of your work. I like the underpainting because it looks loose and relaxed and I like the final version for its lighting and overall polished look. Maybe you could combine both effects in another painting by purposely leaving some of the...

I hope you decide not to do too much more with this, Grapes, because it has a wonderful fresh plein air look as it is! The branches and the shadows on the trunks are gorgeous. Was your cat with you this time? The moose would have terrified me!

Grapes, this is beautiful! I like how you merged the foreground with the background and the shadow is perfection!

Thank you Ayin. It’s nice to make even a little progress in changing directions.

I agree - very nice!

I looked at Anna Buccarelli’s work and can see why she inspires you, Joy. I’m going to watch her YouTube videos. She has one on how to paint leaves that might help me to make less mud. Thanks for mentioning her.