Don,

You have put a smile on my face

You really know your stuff (Hint-hint to those of you who know or don't know Don's expertise.)

Thanks for even looking at my article! Yet, yes, it was acrylic. And yes, in Set 3, it would have been easier in oil. However, when you have acrylic (as you know) what you have has to work or you have to substitute, especially when on location.

Ok, if we are around in five years, and if it has not sold, I'll re-shoot the painting, "Brand New Day" and we'll see what happens;)

Thanks again for your candor.

Hi Don, Absolutely acrylic!!

In fact, here is my article on how I do this:

Acrylic Painting: Two Secrets

It addresses how I make acrylic look like oil...rather, how others have said my acrylics look like oils. Put it into an article to test readers how to compare and then do it themselves.:

Some of my pieces have a higher texture than others. This one has a low physical texture yet everyone thinks it's an oil. That's a big problem for me. I can paint tight architectural renderings or loose impressionistically, yet folks just don't believe it is acrylic. It's ok, love to keep 'em guessing.

Thanks for the "never yellow" line...needed that. I have so many people that challenge me on this point. I am confident about acrylics holding up better visually and every other way than oil. But it's a tough putt convincing them. Guess it's a "must see to believe" thing.

Another plein air piece. A quick one as the sun was setting. This was on a ridge in Giverny, just yards from Monet's house. Two students and myself, took a walk after dinner and painted and painted!

Beyond Giverny | Acrylic on Linen