Comment by Robert Rohrich on September 12, 2011 at 10:25am

Hi June, I like your handling of the foreground grasses. I am thinking about acrylics, which I have no experience with. I am thinking about open acrylic to start with. Do you have any thoughts, recommendations, for me before I take the plunge ? You experience would be appreciated.

Comment by June Shull on September 12, 2011 at 12:23pm

Robert, I do like the longer drying acrylics for plein air. I like the heavy body acrylics for studio work. I am still learning myself how to handle them. Where I live, the wind dries out the paint faster than the heat. I like the Golden Open brand, and one of my painting buddies uses Atelier brand that requires the use of a retardant. I hope to take the plunge someday into oils. I think I would like the buttery consistancy.

Comment by Lynne Haines on September 13, 2011 at 10:03pm

A really good one!  Love it.

Comment by Robert Rohrich on September 14, 2011 at 11:26am

Thanks June for your reply. I find that in Florida oils almost dry over night. On the hottest days I have had to use Linseed oil as a retarder, but only outside not in the studio. Your painterly style is so good that I don't think oils will give you any trouble.

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