I went to my wc class today and showed the teacher some of my work. She was quite honest with her comments. She felt I am working too hard and I seem to be afraid to just let go. She said, "it's just paper." So she had me work the Chinese Garden again and i just let loose. I like it better without the ink and looser brush strokes. (See the post from Feb 18, 2007 to see the newer version). She said I need to do it again. I think I will and go bigger and will post when done.
She really liked the portraits I showed her that I did years ago of my nieces. She said my work then was much looser. She said that feeling is what I should strive for. Portraits are my favorite subject and I was pleased she liked them.
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I'm glad your teacher liked the portraits. :) I've never done watercolor... well, not since I was like 5. ;) I'd like to try it again sometime.
:-D I really like the title of this post! Your garden painting was really good -- I'm looking forward to seeing your bigger do-over!