Morning Paper

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delightful painting Pat, what an excellent way to spend a morning in such super surroundings!

Posted by Ros Patterson on Mon 28 Jul 15:55:27

I like how you have captures the almost softness of the tree on the left and the colour of the shadows. You can feel the heat!

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Mon 28 Jul 21:15:26

That should read captured...sorry!

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Mon 28 Jul 21:16:11

Wonderfully well done, especially as you did it outside in difficult conditions.

Posted by Thea Cable on Mon 28 Jul 23:14:22

Thanks Fiona, Ros and Thea for your encouragement

Posted by Pat Thompson on Tue 29 Jul 10:18:33

Hang on Studio Wall

13/04/2015

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This small painting on canvas was also done in Olhao Portugal, though most occupants of the seat kept moving on too quickly - except this guy who was intent on reading the newspaper. It was very hot when I painted it, the oil paints took very little time to dry and I gave up with the liquin and turps eventually. Only needed a little few touches when I got home. Not my best painting but it is quite difficult painting outside wnen people come to have a look at what you are doing. Fortunately I don't speak Portugese, so I jost nod and smile!

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Pat Thompson

I've been painting almost ten years, initially with watercolours, then moving on to oils and other media. I am self taught, though have attended several short painting courses. I paint as a hobby and also belong to 2 art groups in Yorkshire. I exhibit through them and local galleries. I love…

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