The Joy of Summer rain, After a Drought

Superb - love how u have dealt with the raindrops!

Such a lovely expression on his face. You’ve captured his eyes really well and the rain too- works well. That’s a good way to do it.

Absolutely brilliant. I love the way he is so laid back looking at the rain. I love how you’ve got the rain effect on top of it!

I love his expression too, and think the rain works really well how you have done it. I wouldn't know where to start!

This is super, Carole.

Thank you so much for your kind comments and support David, Christine, Spencer, Sarah and Mia. It’s so encouraging to hear from you all.

Beautifully painted, Carole - his eyes are lovely, and what a clever idea for the rain too!

Now that’s worked really well Carole. It’s good fun and often useful to add a bit of digital.

A beautiful painting Carole and I'm sure he wouldn't thank me for saying so, but what a lovely face!

How easy to forget the excessive heat of the summer, when we'd have all welcomed rain. A lovely painting, and I like the way you've used digital as another medium.

Super painting of Saul, Carole , well captured.

Great use of traditional and digital techniques Carol.

Interesting, Carole, and good result!

Love it!

I’m overwhelmed by your lovely responses. Was a bit nervous using technology with my art, as I feel it’s cheating a bit but I think that sometimes it can be so advantageous. A big thank you Anne, Marjorie, Michael, Russell, Lewis, Gillian, Bryan, Pastor and Heather.

That is amazing Carole - you have captured so much in this painting and the expression on the boys face plus the rain, just fabulous.

Thank you so much Shaun for that lovely comment. Much appreciated.

Really great painting

You’ve captured a look of wonder Carole……well done on the technical stuff too!

Thank you so much Cecelia and Fiona for your lovely words.

Love the concept as well as the execution, dear Carole, not least as an ex-hydrologist who lived through 1976, when severe drought was followed by lots of rain; in the end too much, but better than the alternative. Love the expression and the way you've created the raindrops. Beautiful eyes too! Love and God bless, my friend xxx

Thank you Andrew for your ongoing support and motivational comments. Much appreciated. How interesting to have been a hydrologist. Hope all is well with you Andrew. God bless 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌞🌞🌞

Very nice portrait - and the rain adds an original touch to it.