I'm new to the group. I've been drawing and painting all my life but I'm recently retired and have some time on my hands... So, I've plunged back into painting. I started with watercolors, but I was only successful maybe one out of ten attempts. Ugh. Then I dug out my acrylics kit and found myself enjoying the process again. Here's my latest painting- a great blue heron in the early evening (8x10 on canvas panel). I look forward to meeting you all and continuing the journey. Cheers!

On an impulse I bought some oil pastels 😁. You know that feeling when you enter an art shop and don't what is going to happen?? I've never used it but saw some YouTube videos and loved the expressive results. Do you use it? Any key tips? Any artists you like that uses this medium? Thanks :) My 1st attempt below!

I’m really mixing it up at the moment. On a painting binge!

Enjoying the journey of exploring my surroundings by painting!! Gouache and oils depending on the day!!!