I think you did a wonderful job!! I have never painted. My father made a wooden horse and I drew the mane and saddle and legs on it, that's the closet I ever got to painting.

Thank you but I think it looks like Elementary painting BUT I had fun! lol

That's the important thing that you enjoyed it.

"Elementary my dear Watson" We never really like what we do the first time, We tend to criticize our own work, but To me. It's just beautiful. And if you had fun doing it that was extra special...

you did very well for a first painting.

I really like it ladyvic. You nailed the shading on the fence and grass, that in itself shows you've got talent...lots of it! Best of luck in your future works.

Agreed with everyone on this! Nobody on this site would laugh! (If they would, they were probably already kicked out for something else!) :D Please, please, please don't ever make fun of your own work. I think of it this way, would you say those things about someone else's work? Well then, nobody else, (who's opinion matters, anyway!) would say bad things about yours!

We might have a new ART-I-EST IN the family..

Aw..you all are too kind..thanks for the encouragement

how much you sell it to me?

If you decide you want to paint a nude,maybe we can get a people here to model for you.

That comment was totally uncalled for. Shame on you Baron. This is a Family site. Plus Ladyvic painted a beautiful picture of scenery. Not anything disgusting like you are talking about..

Looks good LadyVic. Well Done!

What's disgusting about painting a nude? The human body is God's own beautiful sculpture! Back to the subject at hand...I bought an easel, brushes and paints but haven't had the courage to give it a go yet - I hope my first go turns out as well as yours Lady Vic! Absolutely nothing to laugh at - except for joy!

nice job, for your first painting. keep up the good work

I could never do that...it looks good...nice job

Thanks for your compliments!

just kidding about the nude.she has done a good job on this first attempt.note the shading on the fence posts.she has a sense for lighting & shading.

I am not laughing. That's a lovely painting.

Dragon Jr but lots of mistakes
I have some better paintings in this album

I think it is fine.

Remember, Picasso, too, is elementary! For the first one, it's brilliant, and you WILL get better!

The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls. PABLO PICASSO

I paint objects as I think them not as I see them. PABLO PICASSO

Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success. PABLO PICASSO

Unless your work gives you trouble, it is no good. PABLO PICASSO

Every child is an artist. The problem is to remain an artist once they grow up. PABLO PICASSO

Wow!!! Just, Wow. When someone is incapable of drawing a straight line, let alone a stick figure (me), this looks like more than a first try. Good gravy! I can't wait to see what practice the artist shall arise from.

Ok, so it's settled, I think we all agree it's incredible! (No mistakes in our eyes!)

Dionysos, THANK YOU for posting those quotes! I didn't know Picasso was an inspirational 'speaker' as well, but it sure does explain a lot! Those quotes are really touching, and so true. They really lifted an old soul today! Thank you!!!

Charmaine, you sure are blessed with creativity, too! Just goes to show, we ALL have something to share with each other, don't we? I love each of you on this site, you have no idea!

I really appreciate all of your comments and the inspiring words.

Some others - this is getting serious!

When I was a child, my mother said to me, 'If you become a soldier, you'll be a general. If you become a monk, you'll end up as the Pope.' Instead, I became a painter and wound up as Picasso.
Pablo Picasso
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