Hi Deb, did you get my comment about your horse painting?  I loved it, thanks for requesting being my friend, I am honored, Maria Evangelina

Deb - thanks for the nice note.

Before I went full-time like you, I asked an artist friend who had made a good living painting for 25 years, how I could become become a better artist. He said "That's easy - quit your day job." I laughed and said "No, really."  He replied "I mean it - quit your day job - you'll get much better real fast!"

He was right.

Congratulations on having the guts to leave your day job - I applaud you.

Hi Deb,

 Thank you so much for the welcome to scuttlebutt!  I really enjoy your work as well!  Do you run your own studio? How long have you been a part of this site? 

Kelly 

Hi Deb,

Thought I'd let you know that I added my first blog entry - a little piece about why I moved to Africa and started painting. Hope yout enjoy it!

Alison

Deb, I am really and truly happy about what I am capable of doing now, all because I decided to take the plunge and get my own photoshop softwear. I did not need to purchase the complete photoshop softwear but photoshop elements was all I needed to resize for shows. I just finished making my first disc, 300 DPIs at 4 x 6. I had to label each painting according to the instructions the Copley Society requires and I will be submitting work to them next week. I used to pay someone to do this for me and it really isnt hard so all I can say to you is dont be afraid to get your own softwear. For resizing art photos you only need photoshop elements (about $90). If I can help you with anything dont hesitate to email (robin@fineartbyrobin.com is the best address because I have not been receiving emails from this website properly).

Good luck!

Hi Deb.  Thanks for the nice comments about my painting.  The one you refer to is a portrait of my mom and her friend having lunch one chilly day on the beach in Alabama.  She will be 82 tomorrow!  She is full of life and so when I captured the two of them on the beach, I had to paint it.  Are you in Minnesota?  Burr! It's incredibly cold here today as well.  A good day to work in the studio and catch up on email.   I enjoyed looking at your portraits as well.  I love watercolor tool.  I haven't gotten back to it yet....still exploring oil pastel and really loving it.  Thanks for the note.  This does appear to be a great site.   Hope to chat with you again soon.

Carol