to share with you. Setting the scene: Kate and I were having a critique of her painting. It was just any normal critique. AND THEN.......... I made this video with @Kate Bullock's permission. Enjoy

And no, I am not talking about the value of the dollar at the grocery store. Here is the truth when painting Getting the correct VALUE is more important than getting the right color. 🫟🫟. VALUE. 🫟🫟 Value means how light or dark something is. Color can be wrong and still work. But if the value is wrong, the painting will feel off. Notice the first line of grey boxes. They have increases in value toward 100% black. Notice the colors directly underneath. They are a darkness that is about the SAME as the grey above it. This is so important. The darkness or lightness of the color is more critical than getting the exact right color. This is text that comes straight out of my notes in Premium classes. See ya there.

My commission from the military series. This on will be slow and more precise than most of. My drawings. It is for a good friends husband. Look for updates……

Lesson 3 of Forest Walk is now live in the classroom. Here is where we are so far. If you are interested in learning how to paint this painting, jump in here. FOREST DREAMS You can also join us tomorrow. Check out the calendar for your timezone. I am just LOVING this painting. SO much fun and a bit complex. Cheers y’all! Questions? Ask them here.

My best girl and I are remodeling the recording studio here. Wish us luck!