Jimmie, Beth, Virginia, Mary, Tom and Janel, these are all kind and generous posts and I really appreciate them. Thank you so much!

My, my - haven't we been productive?

Sorry to chime in so late on this, but I feel the need to add
to the praise on this one. This is truly your best yet, Linda. It rivals, if not surpasses "Cliare at Eighteen," which is my favorite of yours. Therefore, I have a new favorite!!!

An aside- I have you to thank for introducing me to the New Traditions panels, which I use in my plein air work (the C-15 linen mounted to Gatorfoam). It's got such a great pull off the brush; I've had some good successes with it. I still use primed MDF for my studio works, though. But if I can ever afford it, I'll treat myself to a big ol' Dibond panel or something from NT. Their products are GREAT.

This is beautiful Linda. You painted every aspect of her features so very well. A very captivating portrait.

Rob and Henry, I really appreciate these kind comments, thank you!

Linda,
I printed this one off to study - Wonderful painting and wonderful use of color!!

Linda I have just come back from a local art exhibition that had some investment pieces ofwell known Australian artists work. I wish yours was there as it would have lit up the whole room, no doubt.

Your work is certainly showing lush paintly work of late. Well done! Your passion shines through.

Linda, I just saw this and really like the fresh and fluid brush work. Very nicely done ;)

Linda,
This is beautiful. I am a fan of all your work and this is another fun one to study. You must be very pleased!

The exceptional Linda Brandon!! What an exceptionally beautiful portrait. Very painterly. And ditto to everything that's been said. Congratulations!