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Gary Martin

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Hi, This is my first time posting work in progress. This is this mornings work. I don't normally use thinner for my first layer but thought I'd try it with a britle brush and loving how easy I can cover an area and get some cool brush marks in there too! First picture is quick charcoal block in. I then went over the main lines with a umber and then had lots of fun blocking in the main shapes of colour. Unfortunately got hungry before I could get to the main focus - the daffodils.

Tessa Gwynne

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Looking good Gary. Love that vase!
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Gary Martin

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Thanks Tessa, That's currently my favourite vase - it seems like it wants to make regular appearances in my work now.  Here's the stage at the end of today. Finished the first layer and think I'm pleased. I was surprised how grey I had to go for the shadows on the daffodils!

Tessa Gwynne

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Excellent progress. I find daffs surprisingly difficult to paint but you look like you have it sorted! I actually passed some flowering this morning along the roadside, seemed quite early to me.

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Off to a great start Gary, it's looking really good. Daffs are springing up all over the place at the moment. 
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Martin xxShawxx

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Very good as it is!
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Marjorie Firth

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You’re on a roll Gary, beautiful already.
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Gary Martin

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Thank you :-) Yes, it is early - my wife got these to brighten up our lounge and I have stolen them to paint! I hope to finish tomorrow so they can go back in the lounge before they start wilting. I feel like they look a bit chunky in the painting at the moment but hopefully I can give them a more delicate appearance tomorrow.
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Gary Martin

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You’re on a roll Gary, beautiful already.
Marjorie Firth on 05/02/2024 18:27:08
Thanks Marjorie, Yes I'm feeling a burst of creative energy this last few weeks which is great. I took voluntary severance at my part-time job before Christmas so I am now a full time painter, with 2 years to make some kind of living off it before I head back to looking for a job (if needed). This is definitely giving me incentive to stop procrastinating on my work and just create.
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Good luck Gary! 
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Gary Martin

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Good luck Gary! 
Marjorie Firth on 05/02/2024 19:56:30
thank you :-)

Tessa Gwynne

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Yes good luck Gary. I’m sure you’ll do well. Exciting!
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