Another dirty painting by Robert Jones, Napa

Most unusual, and interesting in its simplicity, excellent colours and the light behind the tree is superb. I see that I've not talked you into that 300lb stuff yet!

I&#39;ll get some 300lb paper, but not before I&#39;ve used up my 140lb: moderation in all things, Alan.... we can&#39;t be throwing money away.....<br /><br />Although I&#39;ve managed to get the hang of stretching paper - my last few efforts having been much more successful than I ever was previously - I must say I&#39;d like to be able just to take a piece of paper and work on it, without having to stretch it overnight (which is what this Fabriano paper needs). Although this picture is a rough old thing (I admit to enjoying painting &#39;em like this), the paper is actually very resilient - it takes a lot of punishment, and this style of painting is punishing.

This is good Robert.

There is no mistaking whose work this is! It&#39;s those dramatic strokes and movement that does it.

This is almost sucking me into that tree trunk, very unusual painting Robert. I see ratty is there too.

A tree full of purpose and character, nicely done Robert!

&quot;Hey look at me &quot; sort of tree....full of atmosphere.

Powerful and dramatic. Dismal is not a word I&#39;d associate with this piece, Robert!

I like your vigorous brush strokes here Robert! Lots of energy in this one.