Bronia

A great first attempt. Lovely tones used.

It's the tension that produces an effective portrait.

Thanks for your comment on my portrait Bronia. I'll stick with it if I can get as good as you. I did a self portrait a couple of years ago in oil - it's in my gallery. I also found it very stressful looking in a mirror and it shows in the painting.

Thanks for the additional message Bronia, I started painting about 3 years ago - it was one of the things on my retirement list. I went to the Van Gogh exhibition a couple of weeks ago - very impressed. Indeed, tried a rapid attempt at his cottage with broken down barns. [email protected]

This is a really good self portrait, Bronia. I can't believe its your first attempt !