Sometimes it just takes persistence... Doing the things we love
"Canoeing in fresh water #2" 8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm) Acrylic on canvas pad OK, I just had to repaint it! I started over on a new canvas, and this is the result. I learned that I have a hard time making my brush strokes rich and generous, the way I like it when I see other people’s work. I tend to play it safe diluting the paint. I started from scratch and forced myself to load that brush more. Not quite where I’d like it yet, but I like number two better. And you know what? I think I improved, and that must be a GOOD thing. :) “You may never know what results come of your action, but if you do nothing there will be no result” Mahatma Gandhi A nice canoe ride with a good friend paddling along in a beautiful scenery. What a dream. I could not resist trying this painting challenge for the ‘Monthly Painting Challenge’ . I fell in love with the color of the water in the reference picture, and tr...