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Comment by Jon Main on July 12, 2013 at 7:34

Thanks to you Jim and Ian. It's looking much better than it really is in the glow of your praise ;)

Comment by Jim Haycock on July 11, 2013 at 15:34

This is a very nice painting, Jon!  There is a distinct three-dimensional feeling in this -- especially with your trees with some parts slightly blurred and others parts in focus.  I do not know if it was intentional, but it gives this a very unique feeling.  The space where the road goes between the clumps of trees shows this effect quite well.  I also like the bluish shadow in the lower right.  It seems to add some balance and a little "cooling" contrast with the bright grasses.  Nice work!

Comment by Jon Main on July 10, 2013 at 6:49

Thanks, Christine and Stu, for commenting - 'preciated!

Comment by Stuart J. Gourlay on July 10, 2013 at 0:22

Nice work, Jon. If you never had any bad paintings, why would you try to do better. Keep it up; practice may not always make perfect, but it sure brings one closer to it. I really like the softness you achieve and your handling of all the greens. Stu

Comment by Christine Lewis on July 9, 2013 at 12:10

Very nice painting. The colors, the amount of detail...the trees are excellent!

Comment by Jon Main on July 9, 2013 at 8:10

Wow! I've carried on and pretty well repainted it - gulps! Dunno if I dare put it up now! Well, I did say "gotta learn". Comments soooo appreciated - thanks, folks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Comment by Michael J. Severin on July 9, 2013 at 2:59

I really like this painting!!  You have handled your greens very well!! ..love the grass colors.  I agree with Ann about your shadow shape.  I really like your use of transparent, warm dark in your trees.  Your path is a nice lead in, but is not obvious and does not distract ...when you correct the shadow shape, FRAME IT!

Comment by Linda L. Kano on July 8, 2013 at 16:37

You've improved your painting a lot Jon.  The colors harmonize better.  My eyes flow throughout the painting easily and it feels like a peaceful spot.  Can almost hear the bees humming. Great job!

Comment by Ann Turner on July 8, 2013 at 8:51

Round bush is great ! The tree is simplified and easier to read. I like the introduction of purple-ie shadows to help all those greens. The shape of the shadow is a little too cloned. Check Michaels shadows against his greens he is the master at color and variety of shape. Beautiful work !