Surrounding yourself with people who inspire and make you better is a key ingredient to self healing and success. Here strangers become the near and dear ones whose souls converse through language of heart.

I agree wholeheartedly with you John. I like to comment, not because I am an expert but because I like so many artworks that I just have to let the artists know. I am enjoying being on Paintersonline and I think helpful comments are good. I, for one would really appreciate any helpful comments when I try watercolour again - something I am very poor at. It's lovely to have so many people taking an interest.

I agree - It's the artists that make it and especially the stalwarts continue to comment in the forum and on paintings in the gallery. (You know who you are.) I've been a member for a few years now, but often get embroiled in other things, so do not contribute for months on end. Or more recently the weather has been so bad for months that I can't take a decent picture of my art work. But when I return my enthusiasm is immediately refreshed. I'm also glad that comments are frank and honest. If I have to go back and reliant its then so be it. That the way to get better.