[Kimberly Dow]

Thanks Linda! I didnt really paint this one as fast as it looks - I had three going at once and two finished up close to each other. I think I started this one a month ago or so.

Yeah, I guess I am changing fast. I keep walking by that stupid pregnant woman I painted a year ago and shuddering. That was the first one I did after quitting flash photography. What ever possessed me to paint that? And so big too - I go around the corner in the hallway and BOOM! there she is sticking that belly out at me. I'm afraid it is going to be contagious or something. That was one of those "I thought this was a good idea at the time..." things. Now - who in world is ever going to buy that? Especially since I wont show it publicly anymore.

I improved for the 15 years I was a professional, but very very slowly. Once I got online and found this forum (and others) I feel like I discovered a goldmine. Seriously though - I was completely ignorant to what good painting looked like. I would see art magazines, but the texture wasnt apparent and that makes a difference in seeing how it is done. This has been a tremendous resource and I am very grateful for it.

Hooray to all of you and Cynthia! Now - who wants to buy a painting of a big pregnant lady?