Comment from garygb
There is a lovely softness to this piece. I like the feeling of calm the scene evokes. How do you like the soluble oils? I've always been curious about them, but never tried them. Are they similar to acrylics?

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014

Hi Gary, many thanks for your very nice review. I like the water soluble oils - they're just like regular oils only the brushes clean with only water and you can also mix the paint with water, so you don't get the lingering smell of turps and oil and as I live in a small bungalow this is a bonus for me! They also dry quite quickly - two or three days compared with much longer for regular oils. I find they mix more easily than acrylics. Suzanne

reply by garygb on 17-Apr-2014

Thank you for the information about the water solubles. Makes me want to give them a try.

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
A diminishing perspective rendering of a foliage covered feeder road with colorful boughs lining up the street.
Fine rendering of details.
Impressive strokes & textures.
Bright lighting.
Panoramic framing.
Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014

Many thanks for your great review. I'm glad you like this. Suzanne

Comment from sonshine
It's beautiful, Suzanne.. it looks like a lane where the sun is coming down through so branches and lightened the way;) You did a terrific job, I think even if I didn't see Rogers post.. It a very lovely painting, thank you for sharing it, Suzanne:)

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014

Thank you so much for your lovely review. I'm very pleased you like this. Suzanne

reply by sonshine on 17-Apr-2014

You're very welcome, Suzanne.. keep up the terrific work:)

Comment from Geokat
Suzanne, this is a quite beautiful tree lined lane, looking very serene with lots of foliage. The sunlight shining through and dancing on the lane is nicely shown with an excellent prospective on the landscape.

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014

Many thanks for your very nice review. I'm very pleased you like this. Suzanne

Comment from suenethery
Wow. This is fantastic. I like the technique you used. It looks so peaceful. Lol. Bravo again my friend. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2014

Many thanks for your very nice review. I'm glad you like this. Suzanne

Comment from JIRINA
Very soft and romantic looking lane, which seems to go on forever. Great well balanced colours, nice shadows on the road. Very pretty capture and painting.

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2014

Thanks so much for your very nice review. I'm glad you like this. Suzanne

Comment from BryanOldfield
Delightful soft impressionistic oil painting. Really shows the soft delicate light coming through the trees, typical of an English summer. Good perspective as the path leads through the scene.

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Apr-2014

Many thanks for your very nice review. I'm glad you like this. Suzanne

reply by BryanOldfield on 15-Apr-2014

Pleasure, B

Comment from Reganato
very nice painting...the narrative is appreciated...the lane is embraced by lush foliage all around...the very light overtone of the piece suggests natural sunlight washing out the colors and illuminating the scene...nice work Suzanne and thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2014

Many thanks for your very nice review. I'm glad you like this. Suzanne

reply by Reganato on 14-Apr-2014

was really hoping that you would paint an abstract...so far I have seen mine and Val's and would rather have a more expanded and talented pool in place...the spider contest win was bittersweet in that there were two entries...dont want to submit if thats the case, no???

reply by the author on 15-Apr-2014

Haha! Will think about it but I'm really no good at abstracts. We had to do them for our 'O' level exams but I didn't really like doing them! I've always been more realistic or impressionistic. Suzanne

reply by Reganato on 15-Apr-2014

the scary thing about abstracts is that there are no rules really and no structure to conform to...a bit out of the comfort zone but with your talent, anything is possible...would love to see you have a go at it :)

reply by the author on 15-Apr-2014

Am working up to it! I go on a Wednesday to one of my friends who also paints and we have a painting day so I might have a go tomorrow. Watch this space!! Suzanne

Comment from jo-cal
love the way the lane leads the eye into the frame and beckons the viewer in, great use of light which creates the sun dapple through the tree's, nice use of soft contrasting colours, lovely image, well done, thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2014

Many thanks for your very nice review.. I'm glad you like this. Suzanne

Comment from jrconrad
Very nice pastel, impressionistic composition. The overall impression is of softness. Very interesting picture.

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2014

Many thanks for your very nice review. I'm glad you like this. Suzanne