Great Spotted Woodpecker

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Superb!

Posted by Linda Wilson on Fri 02 Jun 00:30:35

A lovely painting Jeannie.

Posted by Adele Elgood on Fri 02 Jun 09:15:36

A super watercolour Jeannie. I totally agree with your sentiment, watercolour is difficult (for me anyway) just when you think you've cracked it, you spoil another piece of paper. But it is fun!

Posted by Michael Porter on Fri 02 Jun 09:31:00

Thank you Linda, Adele and Michael for your encouraging comments. I'm not sure painting with watercolour is less difficult Michael but its is less scary for me now so I suppose that is progress! It is said you have to fall off a horse 16 times before you can ride well. How many brushes, tubes of paint and paper do you have to get through to reach a 'paint well' standard. Haha a great big pile I think!

Posted by Jeannie Pakenham on Fri 02 Jun 11:02:28

Jeannie, this is fantastic! I love the detail you put into your work.

Posted by Margaret Beynon on Fri 02 Jun 19:35:59

Wow Jeannie...you are doing great...this is lovely...well done :)

Posted by Sylvia Pawson on Fri 02 Jun 19:43:36

Thank you Margret and Sylvia for your very kind words.

Posted by Jeannie Pakenham on Fri 02 Jun 20:30:14

Hang on Studio Wall

01/06/2017

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Jeannie Pakenham

I started painting about nine years ago when I retired. I have attended some workshops and classes but am mainly self taught and struggling. I paint for fun and enjoy the challenge watercolor brings. I think it is a difficult medium to work in but perhaps I'm a slow learner. I'm adding to my bio…

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