tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post6543981095413258547..comments2024-01-01T20:38:00.570+00:00Comments on JWJarts - Encouraging Beginners: Then and NowJohn (JWJarts)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17802012611212667028noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-36453437897417830682010-12-23T17:57:40.137+00:002010-12-23T17:57:40.137+00:00Thank you Jean. There are times when I wonder of I...Thank you Jean. There are times when I wonder of I'll ever make any progress, so times when I see that I have are priceless. Happy Holidays. JohnJohn (JWJarts)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17802012611212667028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-47465507591331971722010-12-23T16:44:25.047+00:002010-12-23T16:44:25.047+00:00It makes painting all the more enjoyable when one ...It makes painting all the more enjoyable when one realizes how one has grown, and your work has certainly done that. I enjoy visiting your blog. Happy holidays.<br />JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-73392744004652134012010-12-21T11:27:08.390+00:002010-12-21T11:27:08.390+00:00Indeed it is Sandra but I've only just noticed...Indeed it is Sandra but I've only just noticed any real improvement. A good friend told me a short while ago that my work had changed recently but I've only just seen it for myself. Thanks for your lovely comment.John (JWJarts)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17802012611212667028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-64931458072796577602010-12-21T10:01:02.837+00:002010-12-21T10:01:02.837+00:00Wow! What a difference! No lack of talent here Joh...Wow! What a difference! No lack of talent here John! It is a very good idea to look back on old work to encourage you to keep at it :0)Sandra Busbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622208510609673242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-88212201928251874992010-12-20T23:26:43.733+00:002010-12-20T23:26:43.733+00:00Thank you Barbara. Looking at your work I can'...Thank you Barbara. Looking at your work I can't imagine you ever struggling with tonal values. As it happens, my semi-retirement starts at Xmas so more painting is definitely on the agenda for the new year.John (JWJarts)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17802012611212667028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-21074715701306788692010-12-20T21:28:31.097+00:002010-12-20T21:28:31.097+00:00Well John, Your progress is very noticeable on thi...Well John, Your progress is very noticeable on this days post.. I too have that same timid drawback sometimes. When I look at others and see those darks so pronounced I realize thats what makes the painting pop. I still struggle and I've been at it for awhile. You are light years ahead already.Just imagine what you'll do when you retire? and BTW thanks for your comments the other day.Barbra Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263982645593300365noreply@blogger.com