Cadmium free and loving it.

[Tom Edgerton]

Linda--

I've said too much in this thread already but I have to check in regarding these. They're exciting and ambitious pieces. Congratulations. Thanks also for sharing what you've learned.

I thought that your comment on cads being the condiment and not the main course was a very astute summation.

Best to all--TE

[Linda Nelson]

Here's a close up

Oh by the way I don't mean to have so many posts here, I just think all these paintings are relevent to the topic, and so they might be a tangible example of the topic.

and yes I've been painting like a fool lately.

[Marvin Mattelson]

Congratulations on these wonderful commissions. Your work gets stronger with each painting. I'm very happy that the change of palette has worked out so well for you, and so quickly. I

[Michele Rushworth]

Linda, these are very impressive pieces and I am even more impressed with your lightning fast speed -- amazing!

[Richard Budig]

Linda:

First -- very nice work.

Second -- Paxton palette? I suppose I was "sleeping in class" when this palette topic came up. Is it in this thread, and I missed it?

[Richard Budig]

Linda:

Again, nice work.

And, once again, through the marvel of modern electronics (read that as search engine), I found the Paxton palette.

I wrote to Marv the other day, after spending an entire morning playing with these two reds (I like Venetian better) and told him that with a bit of tweaking, it was possible for me to get all the same color(values/hues) that I have been working with up to now. However, I was really impressed with the soft and delicate flesh tones I could get with these "earthier" colors.

[Linda Brandon]

Linda,

These are terrific paintings and should really have their own posts in Unveilings. I'm impressed by your industry, talent and passion. Keep up the great work!

[Carl Toboika]

Wonderful looking work Linda. You seem to be getting a better feel for the colors with each painting.

[Linda Nelson]

Thank you everyone for the encouragement! I'm so glad you guys see improvement. This journey at becoming a portrait painter over the last few years has been filled with thousands of nano baby steps, and it's fun to see progess every once and a while. I"m still terrified and clueless, but I look forward to trying out more palettes of other artists - it not only put me more in control, it's an "organized" way to learn about different paint colors and what they give.

And I'll be sure to pick up some Venetian Red in the morning!

[Linda Nelson]

Marvin -

Was Paxton's Pallette used by the rest of the Boston school?

TIA if you know