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Thomas Greene

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With Sarah, Phil, Ellen, Rose the dentist, and the granddaughter whose name I forget.

Robert Jones, Napa

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Bee eater? It's always interesting to watch the progression of a piece: whenever I've done this, I've nearly always missed out rather a crucial stage, because I got wrapped up in actually doing it - so well done for having the disciple to a) know when to stop to allow for a rest, or to permit the paint to set up, and b) for remembering to get the camera out.   More of us should do this - including me - because I think it IS helpful, aside from being interesting, to others: it shows, apart from anything else (though not so much in this case) that we nearly always reach a stage at which the work is just looking awful.  One of my most successful paintings - (caveat: still not sold!  But I think it's one of my best!) - went through a stage of unimaginable horror until I got my contrasts sorted out; then, it all fell into place.  And I won't sell it now just to be difficult and defiant..... Philistines, that's what they are.... they can't have it, so there.  

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I mostly forget to take pics too. Managed to remember this time. 
With Sarah, Phil, Ellen, Rose the dentist, and the granddaughter whose name I forget.

Robert Jones, Napa

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Never post when slumbrous - "having the disciple" should have been "having the discipline".... 

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A bit further along 

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Managed a little more. 
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Looking really good it will be nice to see the finished painting.

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Finished 
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Superb .

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I wasn't happy with the background. I think this is better. 
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Robert Jones, Napa

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For what it's worth, I think you were right - it does pop out even more than it did, and it already had impact.   There's a great bird painter who used to show here, named Pratim Das; I haven't followed his career as closely as I should have done since we stopped working on a project together, but I think he's achieved some fame in Bengal, where he lives, AND beyond: if you enjoy painting birds, I suggest you have a look at his (usually) watercolours.  I have one of his paintings, and a copy of his first book.  
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