I am now into my second term of teaching acrylic painting. I have taught one or two people in the past, which is nice and intimate, but never many more than that. I found it quite nerve wracking at first. Then I really got into the swing of it and formulated a method of showing how to put people into their paintings, without putting too much distracting detail into them which leads to overworked, wooden looking people. The beginning of the second term with new students was also a little daunting, but now I am thoroughly enjoying myself. The experience has also helped me to be less nervous when I am demonstrating painting for an art club.

Still Life With Poppies 12"x12" Oil on canvas

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I painted this still life from my imagination. Must make a mental note not to do it this way again. I should set it up and paint from life or photograph it first.