23 - Koi Pond

[Sacgal/Sharon]

Thanks, Mea - and I agree about following one's instinct!

[Mysti Vale]

I like the effect of the ghost ripples.  Your koi are beautiful!

[Val]

  Mucho bueno!!! Just picture this little guy with a sombrero! 

Super job Sharon.       

[Sacgal/Sharon]

Now that would be a cute painting - ole!!

[Louisa Rautenbach]

STUNNING Sharon stunning!!!!

[Sacgal/Sharon]

Thanks Louisa! So glad I made those changes!

[nolan]

Sharon can I ask that you please upload the pics again, then edit your previous posts to update the new smg codes so that I can see the improvements you made

[Sacgal/Sharon]

Hey Nolan - Above I posted the final version of the Koi Pond...deleted the other two so can't repost those.  Here it is again

Details

[nolan]

  for posting again

Great job on the fish and lily pads

I feel your reflections on the water are not prominent enough. As the water is transparent, the reflections on the water is what adds the depth to show the fish are submerged so if the reflections are not strong enough, the depth is lost

[Sacgal/Sharon]

Thanks Nolan! You didn't see my last attempt at reflections. They were awful! Maybe after a few more oil painting classes, when my skill is better, I'll try to add them onto the painting.

[Happychappy]

    Good job Sharon, you seem to be enjoying the oils.  Patricia

[Sacgal/Sharon]

Thanks Patricia - and I am! Just back from a work week in Chicago and Milwaukee - anxious to take another class soon!

[KathyKuz]

Sharon:  Your koi are beautiful. After a little highlights in the water this will be wonderful.   

[Gita]

The Kois stand out so well against the water. With the details which Nolan suggested your painting will be very impressive, Sharon!

[Sacgal/Sharon]

Thanks Kathy and Gita! And I'll attempt some reflections in a week or so when my confidence in oils is higher.