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[Judy Simons]

Thank for the welcome, Jean. I feel a bit shy to post beside all the wonderful painters here, but a forum only works if people participate. Your work is truly lovely and I wish the very best for your continued recovery so you can continue with such wonderful painting.

[Jean Kelly]

I certainly don't want to bring this painting back up for comment, but wanted to tell you, Judy, not to feel shy about posting your work here. There are many on this board that only wish to pass on their knowledge to others that are working on becoming better artists. Critiques can sometimes sting, but are a necessary part of progress. Praise is even better.

Jean

[Judy Simons]

Critique is great, especially when it comes from people who know what they're talking about. I plan to post paintings and spend more time with this forum but right now I have a couple problems: 1) I'm painting lemons. I paint too many different things and right now it is flying lemons. I'm looking at the space between the object and background, but it's still lemons ...

I'm also painting a head from a photo. I hate to do that, but sometimes that's all the sitter wants and they don't have time to sit. It's not something I want to post right now.

I'm also packing to move - house, studio and two barns. When I'm in my new place I hope to have more time for the forum. Packing house is such a bummer! Due to circumstances beyond our control this move it taking place between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and I'm just swamped with moving and holiday necessities. I'm thinking of going on strike.

It's a good suggestion, Jean, thank you.

[Jean Kelly]

Good luck to you, Judy. Moving is such a traumatic experience. I hope your new home gives you a great studio to work in, and much inspiration.

Jean

[Judy Simons]

Thanks Jean, it is stressful. I can't believe I agreed to this what was I thinking!

My studio will be bigger with better light if I ever get there .

But I'm not complaining! I know this too will pass.