When I don't paint for a while, it takes a few attempts before I get a piece just right. This is the case with this new frog I'm working on. I want to have the freshness of the animal pieces I did a few weeks ago but also incorporate my love of color. It's not going as well as I hoped but I will keep trying. I think I need to work quickly and stop before I think I am ready.

I bought a book about Chinese Brush painting. Eons ago, my favorite teacher told me my strength was in my brush lines. So, I'm going to try more brush, less pen or pencil.