[Dianne Gardner]

Thank you for the critiques.

I have been reviewing the 'seeing' forum and am amazed at the tools that everyone is using. I haven't been in school for art for many years and I must admit I was never taught to use any tools aside from my brush and my thumb, not even in my 'life drawing class'. I suppose it shows. I will pay closer attention to measuring, however I feel I know what I am doing with my paints. I've been using them for many years.

I like the idea of the monochrome under painting when I am not doing open studio and will definitely work on my other skills as well. In fact, that is what I've been trying to do with these paintings I am posting.

I appreciate your comments. Thank you.

Dianne