Jim - started at workshop

As I worked on the painting of my dad during the workshop, I became more and more unsure of how much more it needed.  Here is how it stands today.  I have a made a few changes and have decided it should live on the wall for a while.  I think it may be finished but who knows!

In an effort to SLOW down and not ruin the one of my dad, I decided to start work on this painting of Jim on Friday.  Here's the photo.  We were at a Team Roping event watching my son, Freddie, rope.  

Here's the painting so far.  Lots more to do but I am not going to rush!  Gotta use what I learned this past week!

Ted talks alot of how he really studies the work of various artists, especially those who work in oil.  He looks for the ways he can incorporate their techniques in oil into his work in watercolor.  The Modern Art Museum here in Fort Worth has had an exhibition of the portraits by Lucian Freud.  I went to see it yesterday and all I can say is "wow!"  I certainly can see why Ted studies him.  Lots to learn.  Great work and I'm so glad I saw the exhibition.  It closes today.