River Ems

This is full of beautiful detail and looks magical Robert. An abundance of colourful marks. I love this.

Yes I agree with Carole...Lovely detail , lovely harmonious colour.

this is a superb painting, the willow leaves are a perfect touch, really comes to life.

I expect Toad , Ratty, Mole and Badger to appear. Great pic.

A simple painting yet says a lot. Nicely achieved.

Ratty! That's what's missing!

How could you think this hadn't worked?!! I love the colours used, so restful, like Carole says magical. (I'm sure I can see Ratty peeping out from the undergrowth)

Beautiful harmonies of tone and colour, lovely sparkly contrasts- vigourous like we were on the verge of Spring or something!

I agree this painting has a magical quaility. I like the soft tones and complimentaries used in the foliage, and your lovely mark making describing the detail that brings this to life, not as you suggest a piece of glass and a frame (although I agree it can sometimes help.... )

It's strange how a piece can grow on you - a good reason for not chucking something in the bin in the first flush of disappointment. I think putting it in a frame enabled me to actually look at it properly - I had been getting green spots before the eyes, and couldn't see past them... as it were. Thanks to all for comments. I'm planning a return to this theme.

A painting full of life and vitality. I could look at it for ages!