The Spring show my art guild puts on has been good to me over the last several years. This year after hearing the judge's remarks I was fortunate to have someone who not only appreciated my work but also understood what I did to make this pastel painting cohesive. She not only understood the composition but the handling of the things in the painting --- she must have been a painter. I've had plenty of the "art teacher/college art graduate judge" who hasn't the foggiest idea of how to paint. Maybe you have too. Anyhow, very much appreciated.
Secondly, the other works are two watercolor portraits done in 25 minutes each and one charcoal back of the head portrait also done in 25 minutes. That is the longest we get in my drawing group, so you have to be quick.
