Smoking room by Carole Russell

Very cleverly done. Excellent wispy smoke, looks sooo realistic and I can even make out the stocking stitch of his jumper!

nice painting, amazing whispy smoke, is it banned every where over there?

Thank you Val - I was very pleased with the smoke - difficult to remove if not right!

Thanks for the comments Karleen, smoking is banned inside anywhere - unless of course it's in your own home - even then, if you have workmen in you are not supposed to smoke in the presence.

Very well done Carole,the smoke is so realistic.. I just find the composition a bit disturbing. i know it is how you intended it to be I just find it dosent "read" in my head. But so well painted.

Hi Caz. A quirky work which I would not have directly associated with you. A beautiful tonal work and that smoke? Wow. As ever beautifully executed. I like it.

Well done Carole. I really like your shadow work in this piece. I also like the smoke very much. Wouldn't like to breath it anymore though!

Hi Sylvia - I knew the composition would not please everyone but it's what I saw and had to paint it. Thanks Phil, seems we have both diverted to new areas! Cheers Jeannette

Like the smoke too and the velvety texture on the cardigan - very brave of you not to include head, great composition and smoking ban is brill :)

Lost thoughts and unanswered dreams drifting away as ghosts in a room of liquor faded light and restless shadows. Great work as always :-)

Thank you so much Norah and Rod - just submitted to Nottm Castle Open - keep your fingers crossed!