After missing several weeks of lessons Isabella is back and we had a lesson last night.
We painted big red poppies in acrylic. Even though she is just 7 years old, she picks up concepts quickly and does a fantastic job. Don’t you think?
This was my version. We paint along together during the lesson so I always end up with the same thing the student does. I kind of like this one. Reminds me of Georgia O’Keeffe.
Of course, Truman was not impressed. We bore him so after he gets all the attention he can from my student he takes a nap. 🙂
Impressionist’s Poppies II is the second version of this painting that I did last Thursday during the Art Walk. I put the finishing touches on it yesterday. It is a 12×9 canvas panel painted in oil and is available framed for $195 by contacting me at 
Sometimes it is good to practice things that are most difficult to paint. And every painter has something that is a challenge. For me it is flowers. They are really difficult to paint without them appearing flat.
Next I add some color, using oil color and a glazing medium, I paint thin layers on top of the tonal study. 
I continue to adjust the colors until I get it to a place I like. Often, once it is at this point, I will set it aside and look at it for several days, deciding what else it needs to complete the painting. 
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