Thank you, Ilaria,

I do try to limit the number of colors using only white , black, Indian red and yellow ochre on this one.

I find that things gets more colorfull by stretching the few, rather than adding more colors, by differentiation and integration of a few colors, like in a charcoal drawing.

I will try to get some photos from the show.

He sure is, thanks, Christy :)

Painting like that is the best possible justification for picking up a brush.

I couldn't agree more. Allan, this is a striking portrait. Definitely one to come back to, again and again.

David

A fine, fine study of character....

(Good painting, too.)

Thanks Steven,
I am pround to make you almost speachless ;) think t's the first oneliner from you.

I am right back from a nearby lake where I spent some hours picking up my brush, painting the light, leaves and water and a pair of swans.

David and Tom,
thank you for your words, I always enjoys to see your works, it is a great inspiration to me whenever you post new things.

Alan, this one is SO beautifully and strongly painted. I studied this one for a long time and found it very rewarding; I love to watch the way you handle paint. The white hat against the pale background is lovely.

Beautiful
 

Hi Allan,

Everything about this is absolutely wonderful. Your brushwork is lively and gives the painting a lot of life. Ver well done!

Joan

Thank you, Linda,
I do try to say, what I have to say, in the paint.