Saying Hello by Jenny Harris

Always good to try something new Jenny it's lovely

I like it Jenny it has a softness to it.

The emotion really comes through in this, and I think your gentle non-intrusive background supports the feeling. like it very much, Jenny.

I like this - the softness works for me

Animals are tricky to paint, so I’m told! I’m certainly no expert but an endearing couple of wonderful elephants.

Thanks very much Dennis, Linda, Ruth, Heather and Alan for your encouraging comments, much appreciated.

Really good and a lovely subject Jenny.

It a lovely painting, and not a easy subject to paint. I found that if I used a fine brush to put the creases etc into the skin it’s was not as harsh as a pen. Please post if you have another try but don’t he hard on yourself.

Many thanks Carole and Paul! I think I’ll try it again in a more illustrative style - I’m a bit lost these days without my pen and ink!

The whole painting has a gentleness Jenny, it certainly projects the title.

Well, this looks pretty good to me Jenny, it stands up fine without any pen lines.

Thank you, Fiona and Frank, comments appreciated.