Linda, I meant to reply earlier to this, but it's been a crazy week for me. (How 'bout those Red Sox?!! :cool: )

I just love how you handled this, the bike, the woods and grass, and of course the boy! Beautiful lush color and brushwork! You've really captured the feel of that field and those woods. Congratulations!

Linda,

Would it be possible to get a close up of this background section? I like your last group of painting very much. Your landscape skills are super.

I am not familiar with Alan Banks work, so I cannot judge it from that point of view, but from mine, it is a lovely subtle painting with a wonderful composition.

Allan Banks is on my website. Or you can go directly there: http://portraitartist.com/banks

Thanks Leslie. This has been so helpful to get everyines encouragement.

Mike - here's the closeup of the area you outlined. Please feel free to email me if you want to know any specific process questions.

Terrific.

What I really love about this is your skill at subordinating edges, and finding such a successful composition. The color harmony is powerful. It's lovely, Linda.

Thanks so much Chris.