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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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Thanks Robert lots of practical advice in there to ponder and act on. I’ve done a bit more on the painting and decided to reduce the plan I had for the background. The end painting will show the engine and tractor in focus and quite bold, the background will hint at a building and trees. I’m also going to work on it when I feel like, not try to get it done. I might post here  it in the next day or two to show the progress, which I find tends to help as well.
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Heather Love

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This is looking good Stan.   We all have our days when it's hard to pick up a brush or stay motivated by our lives and particularly in a world currently going a little mad.  Look after yourself, hunker down, eat and sleep well if you can. 
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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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Stan no need for the apology. It’s good that you felt safe enough to post how you feel. I do agree with what Heather has said to rest, eat etc, nature is the best healer. I also understand how we be come quite emotional about our work, a lot of time, energy and emotions involved in most art of any kind. Following your example I’m posting how far I have reach with the painting that was bugging me, still a lot to do. Your new one looks good.

Linda Drury

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If it's any consolation Stan i'm in meltdown at the moment having posted on the daily sketch line through January and February. Now i'm just relaxing and picking up pencil/paintbrush  when i'm feeling in the mood. Its always good to talk and like Dixie said your latest work is looking good.
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