How to prove that less is more...

I see what you mean, Robert...

Definitely a good example Robert .

More or less! Good work

I also see what you mean! Actually I think this works pretty well and has a feel of mystery and atmosphere.

Amazing detail and very atmospheric. The house in the background is so well hidden.

It’s good to be critical, lots of people don’t ‘see’. You’ll know which part you could dampen down.

I like the imaginative aspect of this, can just picture that vegetation eating the poor little building!

Well here you are and it's lovely...more or less.

Mysterious, subtly colourful, detailed yes, but it works beautifully!

Kindly comments, always appreciated. This was a bit of a re-spray job - I don't hate it, but - it is what it is! Far too much detail in a small painting - worked up from a pen and ink drawing, which was also far too fussy. All I can say is - I had fun: too much fun! And I offer it as a warning not to go berserk with detail: I know I ought to say "it's brilliant!", if I want to sell it, but - we went a bit mad, didn't we.....?

I find it very expressive, I really like your wild brush strokes! And the color palette is just wonderful!

I know what you mean about overdoing it Robert but I don't think you have here. Yes, perhaps I'd like to pull the branches back from the house but over all, it's rich and interesting. Fabulous colours.

No! More is more! If you really want more, then try coloured pencils.

I agree with Diane, there's so much to like about this

This is lovely Robert and what more can one say but you really added colour to all that dimension which even though was less appealing it certainly took you into colour from carbon! It is delightful to view and more or less has great appeal, well done!

Still results in a lovely painting!!

Good point Robert but it does depict a typical overgrown area pretty well

This certainly looks dynamic Robert, full of vigour. I think more is more when it is required. I think this looks great.

I admire the harmonious palette and sense of mystery this evokes Robert.

Thanks for those additional comments - it might grow on me yet! But - here's the thing with acrylic - you can add, and add, and adjust, and add a bit more, and spatter, and glaze.... it's only when you finish that you realize you've created a kaleidiscope without much by way of theme. This might have worked on a bigger scale - if I'd taken a strimmer to some of the twiggy bits; I may have another go, but not until this one has receded in my memory a bit, or I'll just re-create the same image and treatment; and there wouldn't be any point in that.

I like it-I feel I’m in the scene

I find its energy really attractive. Id certainly be happy with it