Speed.

Do like the colours used in this Andre and to such good effect

Yes, and the brush strokes create lots of energy. I didn't get to my easel yesterday. A 95th birthday got in the way! I am assuming that the measurements for your canvas are in inches, not cm, which makes this a very fast painting!

Love all your work Andre what a beauty

A great exercise Andre, well done, it's turned out a really good spontaneous work.

A really good result in such a short time Andre!

Thanks for the comments, the exercise in using a larger long handled brush and attempting to complete the picture in a shorter time , to enable a looser approach( I have a tendancy to fiddle) was fun, and difficult to break the habit of wanting detail.

Some great brush work and textures Andre and an excellent result for 40 mins.

It's really good Andre, love the colours :)

Very well done Andre impressive also given the 40 minute time limit

You've done a great job capturing the shapes and the essentials, Andre. Super composition and palette too.