[Chris Saper]

Deladier,

I have to mention how fresh and energetic I find every stroke. You have a very immediate, painterly approach, which I personally find completely engaging. I am interested to see how you tackle the background; I am one who commits early to the background, yet I feel that you may not need to; so paint on, and show everything.

I loved your smaller study, and do not feel that you have lost any of that energy in going to the larger piece. When you post the next stage, might you comment a bit on the colors you have used, your thinking as to how you are dealing with your edges, color and temperature transitions, etc.?

It's a pleasure to see your work here.