[John Reidy]

Hello Richard,

Very nice painting. It's difficult to critique however without knowing some elements of the piece, such as size and medium. Overall I like the composition and your drawing looks well done. I also see competent use of color and technique.

I'm confused on the light source. It appears to be coming from the upper left according to the dog, goat and the girl. It also appears to be coming from the upper right according to the fence gate. Am I missing something? I do confuse easily.

On a different level I question the lack of details which leads me to believe the painting is small by comparison.

One recommendation I would consider concerns the goat's right ear (on our left). It is lost too easily and confuses my eye causing it to stop and question thereby interupting my flow through the painting.

I hope this helps.