I am happy I was able to paint this yesterday. I have to admit it wasn't easy. When I don't get to paint as much I get a little rusty and frustrated. I actually started this and then wiped the canvas clean and painted it again. I amost stopped about half way through this painting and gave up. I am glad that I worked through it. I think I need a new palatte. Maybe that would help. Mine gets so dirty with old dried out paint. I read about other artists who have burnt umber on thier palatte. I may try to use it but part of me feels like that is cheating. I was trained to mix my own colors I basically use 2 shades of red, 2 of yellow, 2 of blue and white. I am going back to Iowa soon for a visit. I am excited. I miss the small town feel, the country, the antiques. Where i am going there are lots of Amish and you will see horse drawn carriages along the road. Much different than Houston.
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