Robie Benve Art

I came across this nice quote suitable for a lovely day like today: "What is the meaning of life?  To be happy and useful."   Tenzin Gyatso, 14th Dalai Lama 

Rich Peonies 12"x12" (30.48 cm x 30.48 cm) Acrylic on canvas Something about this peonies gives me a rich and wealthy feeling. Not sure where I get if from: the abundance of petals, the background color, or the shiny vase. The fact is, I enjoyed painting them very much. Oh, I can't forget to mention that I got the photo from an old painting challenge by Evhe, at A nos pinceaux . Thanks for stopping by and reading. Ciao :)

Daffodils 12x12 (30.48 cm x 30.48 cm) Acrylic on canvas, framed $200 I liked my Daffodils painting (previous post) but some things did not convince me 100%. When I took it to my painting group's critic day, I received several good comments, and some constructive critiques that confirmed my iffy feelings and made me decide to rework it. Is it better now? I'm not sure, but I hope so, because there is no way back. :)