Great tips

http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2013/05/painting-a-pine-tree-in-acrylics/?ext=FB_APC_PP_E_blog_20140127&utm_source=Page%20Post-Acrylic%20Painting%20Club&utm_medium=Registration&utm_campaign=Facebook&initialPage=true

Flower Seller in the Piazza, Gibraltar

Flower Seller in the Piazza, Gibraltar in the 1960's
An Acrylic on board. Inspired by a photo posted on Facebook

Smudge and Jim

Smudge and Jim
Acrylic on canvas
Collies belonging to my son and daughter in law
First painting of 2014

Barbary macaque

Barbary macaque
Acrylic on canvas
Done this evening..  Haven't painted in ages so good to go with an old acquaintance...
Love these and took them for granted when growing up in Gibraltar

Monty the retired athlete

Acrylic on canvas
Our rescue greyhound doing what he does best,  being Cute

Essex country views

A meandering river view in the Essex county side. Watercolour
Not too much detail...  Does it work?

Mauritius, face etched with life

My latest attempt at portraiture.
Watercolour of an elderly lady we met in Mauritius many years ago. Her face is full of character and life.
It depicts hardship and survival,  peace and dignity.
Hope you like it?