If you haven't come out to paint with us because you have hesitations about painting with other people around you may want to reconsider.  Its not so much a time to create a master piece every time we come together and paint on Thursdays.  Its more a give and take day.  We always give our opinions. Like Linney says" Here's my advice, I'm not using it!"  And Yes, you may need some thick skin sometimes.  We do honestly critique each other if asked, not to pick apart someone's work  but because we want to see each other do their very best.  We all learn so much from one another.  Here's what Vickie had to say and some photos of her work she sent me.

"I would like to thank you and all the other artists for the constant support and encouragement that you give me.  That's why I like to go on Thurs.  I definitely get more painting done at home, but being around all of you wonderful artists is a great help to me.  Plus, I love to see what everyone else is working on.  Its fun to see these works of art "evolve"  Vickie Voelz.

Watercolor

Watercolor

Pastel

 Great Work Vickie!!!  You are a quick study and have really made some progress in your work. It looks terrific.

I try to take pictures of all of your work as it is in progress but sometimes you may finish it at home and we never see the finished piece.  If you would, send me photos of them and I'll make sure they get on here so everyone can enjoy them.

Don't forget to start getting your artwork ready for our show on Nov 7th.  It will be here before you know it.  For some of you that have not entered our show before, it must be framed unless it is on gallery wrapped canvas.  No saw tooth hangers on the back, it must have wire across the back ready to hang.  

God Bless everyone.