To all that have commented,

Your continued support inspires me to do my very best.

Linda,

I am touched by your response and am incapable of responding in any meaningful way.

Mike,

May I add my congratulations also? This painting is lovely, and makes me think of places I have visited. At the risk of sounding like a fortune cookie, I definitely think you are on the road to success!

Also, thanks for the info about the photo lab! I confess my photography skills are sadly lacking what it takes to get a good picture of my paintings, despite all the great advice in SOG. Photo lab, here I come! ;)

Marta,

That was certainly a cheery message you gave, thanks so much.

If I buy a good roll of pro film I will pay about $8. If I develop 10 pic's of my painting I will spend $5+. If I take my painting to the photo lab I will spend $7.50 for the first slide which includes them photographing my painting. That's almost a 50% savings for a predictably better result. I will then produce prints from the slide, the way you would use a negative.

Mike, this is lovely!

If you get a chance, I would love to see a micro close up of the area near the tree line. I love how you have handled the color there.

I just know there is a Tin Man or Scarecrow around the corner awaiting these boys! :)

Thanks Beth,

Here's a close up. It begins to break up quite a bit when I get this close but maybe it will serve.