Fisherman and his dog

Dear Mr Teeth…or can I call your by your first name, Muscular. Thanks for calling me a friggin genius. I’d settle for just genius but don’t take myself that seriously – and I’ve still got a lot to learn. But I’m always happy to get a bit of encouragement to keep me trying so thanks a lot,

Thanks buddie, your compliments are swelling my ego to bustin’ point, but I reckon I can keep it under control. I’ve got to say I like your photo work for it’s style… and your sense of humour,

Regards, Dude.

How kind of you Alice. Honest, I didn’t dognap your pet, but they are a lovely breed. Can’t leave anything lying around these days, they’re even pinching watchists now. Hope you’re still busy enjoying producing those wonderful works of art.

Thanks Colin. Yes I think we have a lot going for us up in this part of the country – not too crowded for a start – but also some great variety of scenery. I found a long time ago that mixed media can often get me out of a problem, particularly a touch of patel over watercolour. We’ll worth a try – and it can be brushed off in not successful.

Hi Rory and thanks for your kind comments. Once a portfolio get to be a few pages long it isn’t often that members get to see the earlier ones, so it was very complimentory of you to ‘dig deep’.

Just going off now to have a good look at your photography. Regards, Brian.

Every time I click onto RB I’m looking out for more of your creations Terry. When I first did caricatures (I found the kids responed to them when teaching) I worked hard at ‘real’ caricatures – the exageration of features. I never got anywhere near what you do so well and feared I might insult some people in the process. So now I play safe and try to do the straight portrait, hence Portoon. I always marvel at your genius.

Hi Nate and thanks for your comments – coming from an artist like you makes them so much more valuable. I spend a long time looking at the detail and great artwork in your cartoons – got to be the best I’ve ever seen – every one a favourite. Can I ask what medium you use – looks like watercolour at it’s best?

Thanks John for your very generous comments – and the favouring.
Having been so impressed with the art you do I have recommended several members to take a look at your portfoilo. Great work!

Thank you Annika. I thought this one had had the last of its viewings a while ago so it’s nice to see it ‘reserected’ and a kind comment.

Very kind of you Douglas, thank you.

I’m with you there about the ‘instructions’ on some hi-tech equipment these days En. After all the wonderfully clever stuff they can put into computers, they then can’t write some easy-to-follow tutoring and one has to go out and buy an ‘Idiot’s’ guide book. What does that do to your ego!
Incidently, your excellent illustration of Long John having a golfing stroke shows no parrot – I guess he didn’t get a birdie.

Many thanks for you comment.

Thank you Kirbo. It’s always a delight to discover an artist I haven’t seen before on RB, and, having just looked through your portfolio, I am very impressed with your painting. I like both you main styles, that very loose technique of your nudes and the more detailed work of the portraits etc. I look forward to seeing more now you are on my watchlist.

The midges usually mean it’s a good time for fly fishing, so I guess we have to put up with them. Thanks for your comment Bill.

Greatly appreciated Nolan.

Thank you kind lady.

Thank you for such nice comments Jane. You’ve made my day that much more pleasant.

I guess you’ve been digging deep to find this one Barb. From someone of your talent that is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Ah yes, I guess it’s been in there for a year but came to life after I put into a new group. I guess my portfolio is a bit like my compost heap, needs raking now and then to bring old stuff to the top.

Many thanks Michael.

Thanks Alan, your comment is very encouraging.

They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions so I guess i’m on my way down. I must have missed this generous comment from you 9 days ago Lynda so can a make amens by thanking you now. I have to say you are producing some great pieces of art and you never fail to impress.

Why thank you Linda, not only for the lovely comment but for looking back at some of my offerings. I haven’t been posting much these days, but I always have good intentions. I see you are a lot more active than I and you’re getting a lot of well-deserved featurings. What a lovely hobby we share, and long may it last.

Many thanks Coolart for your kind comments – and for putting me on your watchlist, I hope I live up to the compliment. Just going to take a look at your portfoilo.

Thank you Gordon. I’m sorry for not replying sooner but your comment didn’t register on my home page – RB are definately having some gremlins in their works just now. You’re right, some places have that bit of magic for us, especially when young.

Why thank you so much Yimusjane, you’ve lifted my spirits on a rain, cold day. You’re right, we do have some beautiful landscapes here but much depends on that sunshine. Let me thank you too for the favourings.

Thanks Adam. Got to admit it was one of my favourite places when a kid. I liked your picture of the butterfly on the elephant’s bum. A quick look at your work and I’m very impressed – must go and take a longer look though your portfolio.

Thanks Margaret, I appreciate your kind comment.

Many thanks Lara. I took a quick look at your work and will be going back for a longer view of what looks like excellent paintings. You’re also now on my watchlist.

Why thank you Leslie for your kind words.

Many thanks Robin.

Sorry John but somehow your kind comment got past me without me catching it. Got to admit to being in the RAF for only my two years National Service and got nowhere beyond a busy signals section in southern England – never worked so hard in my life and never saw a plane. I’d put down to go virtually anywhere abroard but didn’t make it, not even to Rheindhalen. Many thanks John, just off to look at your work.

Thanks for the message Madvlad – sounds like we’ve both had a few interesting experiences during our 75 years….with lots more to come hopefully.

I never take myself too seriously and reckon one of the ingredients of long life is a good chuckle; and that’s what I got from you Fawtly Towers joke. That and other TV comedy shows of that time were far funnier and in much better taste than those today (not the swearing they substitute for humour now). I know what you mean about kids getting to the awkwardness of mid-teens, both girls and boys and how I lost my hair with worry at times.
I taught in a regular schools here but not art – might have killed my interest – I was in wood, metal and technology workshops. Oddly some girls were better than boys at using tools with skill when we went co-ed.

Glad to have met you, even if it is only via rb, but that’s what the club is about, being friendly and encouraging to each other.

Regards Brian.

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Most kind of you and greatly appreciated Rose.

Now being a non-active member of rb, I still log on to see what’s new – and discover some exceptional talent like yours. Many thanks Santamaria and I’m off to take a longer look through your work.