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Linda Wetzel: My house is under renovation for the last four weeks. Making it safer for my husband who has Alzheimer?s. I haven?t forgotten you all and hope everyone has a terrific Thanksgiving. All the work should be done by the end of the first week in December and I shall return and become active once more. Thank you Sandra and all who have been concerned by my absence. Be back soon! Happy painting and shooting!
    Jodi Kay: I hope it all goes well and wish you the very best Thanksgiving! We will miss you & cant wait for your return! -
    Brendaartwork18: Was also wondering where you are. Well hoping all gets done soon and wishing you all the best for the coming year. Xx -


Linda Wetzel: Thank you all who reviewed ?This is Not Love.? I know the dark subject matter can be disturbing for many so I appreciate all of you who let me know your thoughts.
    allanoak: -
    seshadri_sreenivasan: Congratulations! keep it up! All the best! -


Linda Wetzel: For all of you photographers out there who are afraid to review art because you do not think you know enough about art, stop worrying. You are visual artists so you can always comment on depth, perspective, clarity, light, shading, and how a piece is composed. Is the rule of three followed? What about the golden ratio? How is the color palette? Are the colors suitable to the subject matter? Has the artist given a new twist to a fairly standard subject? If so, how did they do so? Art follows many of the same rules that you photographers follow. You do not cut off your subject. You do not put your focal point squarely in the middle of the page. Are the brush strokes sure or tentative? Does the composition lack detail that would make it more pleasing to the eye? Are the highlights and shadows consistent with the light source? See, you know more about art than you think, so start reviewing!
    cakemp55: I really appreciate your message here Linda. I was once afraid of commenting on artwork as my thing is photography. However just as you have explained there are a lot of similarities. Thank you! -
    ArtistCarl: Spot on Linda. You sure that you were not once a teacher? -
    Linda Wetzel: Yes, Carl. After I retired from the Police department I became a high school English teacher. I loved both professions but I am totally retired now.


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Linda Wetzel: I would like to encourage everyone to enter as many of the contests as possible. Even when you do not win, they challenge you to create a piece you might not ever consider trying. I know the contests have helped me improve the quality of my work and experiment with techniques I would otherwise not have tried. Plus the feedback on even not so good pieces has helped me understand how I can improve on that style. I have created pieces that I hated, but so what? It made me step out of my comfort zone and sometimes the result has surprised me. So go for it folks and let?s support those folks who spend their precious member dollars to create venues that challenge us!
    cakemp55: Very well said, thank you.! -
    ArtistCarl: Or, a cheer Leader? Great comments. -


Linda Wetzel: Just a heads up, if you download an app called Sizely you can resize any photo. It?s free. Just upload your photo to Sizely. Then click on resize. You then have to use your erase key to remove the current pixels in the first box. Then type 600. The width box will automatically resize. You lose no clarity but any large photo can be resized to meet FAR requirements. 600 pixels is fine for any internet application and it prevents anyone from downloading your photo and reusing it as a large image because when enlarged it will lose its clarity. It is a good way to aid in keeping anyone from stealing your art.
    FanArtReview: Good advice! We provided a link to apps on the upload page after reading this. - Tom -
    Brendaartwork18: Thanks for the tip -
    Linda Wetzel: Thanks Tom. -


FanArtReview wrote to Linda Wetzel: Running on the Beach finished third in the contest "Summertime Art"
    Sange: :)
    Congratulations Linda ;) -
    Kelly Kiley : congratz!!! -
    Linda Wetzel: Thank you very much. -


FanArtReview wrote to Linda Wetzel: Rainbow Wings II won the contest "Macro - Art"
    Sange: Congratulations Linda! ;) -
    Kelly Kiley : congratz!!!
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    Jodi Kay: Congratulations Linda! beautiful work! -
    Cindy Sue Truman: 🌿 Congratulations you Fabulous FAR friend Linda. This is stunning.....🐝 Blessings Always, Cindy Sue -


FanArtReview wrote to Linda Wetzel: Night Sky Over Faerie Town won the contest "Moon and Stars Art"
    Linda Wetzel: Thank you Kelly for sponsoring such a fun contest! -
    Kelly Kiley : Super happy for you!!! Congrats!! -
    Donna Ruiz: Congratulations, Linda. This is such a deserving winner and such a charming piece. It really needs to be in a children's book. I love it! -


FanArtReview wrote to Linda Wetzel: Looking Through the Sea Oats won the contest "Flowers - Art"
    Lucas Sizov: Congratulations Linda!!! -
    Sange: :-) Congratulations Linda!!! -
    Kelly Kiley : Congrats -
    alaskapat: Congratulations Linda! I love this piece ! Well deserved win! -
    Malmax: Way to go Linda! Big congratulations! -
    helvi2: Your image was so peaceful and calming to the soul! Big Congratulations Linda!!!! -
    Donna Ruiz: Congratulations Linda. A very deserving win. I am in awe that you can produce a piece of art like this AND Night Sky Over Faerie Land. Both are such different pieces. It takes real talent to be able to create such different styles. You are gifted! -


FanArtReview wrote to Linda Wetzel: Bird of Paradise finished second in the contest "Flower Art"
    Sange: :-)
    Congratulations Linda!! -
    Kelly Kiley : Congrats!! -


FanArtReview wrote to Linda Wetzel: Trio of Sunflowers won the contest "The Color Yellow"
    Sange: :-)
    Congratulations Linda! -
    alaskapat: So happy your trio of sunflowers won! Congratulations! -
    Shirley Fernandez: Congratulation for you win, Linda ****** -
    Dick Lee Shia: Three thumbs up!!! ;-))
    HUGE CONGRATULATIONS! -
    Linda Wetzel: Thank you all so very much. -


FanArtReview wrote to Linda Wetzel: Boot, Bottle, and Blooms finished third in the contest "Line Art Contest"
    Sange: :)
    Congratulations Linda! -
    booklotto: Where are you? -
    Linda Wetzel: Thank you all so very much. Been dealing with sick family members. Hope to get back in the action soon. -


FanArtReview wrote to Linda Wetzel: Nature's Flight School won the contest "In Flight - Art"
    Lucas Sizov: Congratulations Linda!!! -
    Linda Wetzel: Thank so much Lucas. -
    Tootie H2O: Im so glad you won! -
    booklotto: Congrats here! -


FanArtReview wrote to Linda Wetzel: Fall Respite finished second in the contest "Tactile"
    Linda Wetzel: Thank you so much! -


FanArtReview wrote to Linda Wetzel: Nefertiti finished third in the contest "Portrait Art Contest"
    Linda Wetzel: Thank you so much for this wonderful honor! I am tickled pink. -
    Sange: =)
    Congratulations Linda!!
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    Linda Wetzel: Thank you so much, Sange. It was a nice surprise. -


FanArtReview wrote to Linda Wetzel: Congratulations! Breeding Blue Heron won the site sponsored contest "Line Art Contest"
    nature rules: Congratulations! Awesome work! -
    Linda Wetzel: Thank you so very much. -
    Stringbean: Congratulations Linda.....awesome work!
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    eileen0204: Wonderful job Linda! -
    Sange: Yipppeeee! Yahoooo!
    =)
    Congratulations Linda!!!
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    Linda Wetzel: Thank you everyone for your happy thoughts. I am so tickled and honored. -


FanArtReview wrote to Linda Wetzel: Winter in the Valley finished second in the contest "The Cold Art Contest"
    Lucas Sizov: Congratulations LINDA!! I am happy for you, my friend!!! -
    Linda Wetzel: Thank you very much, Lucas. It was a fun contest. -


FanArtReview wrote to Linda Wetzel: Ladybug on a Purple Bloom finished third in the contest "Little But BIG Art"
    eileen0204: Congrats Linda! -
    Linda Wetzel: Thanks so very much, Eileen. This was a fun contest. -


FanArtReview wrote to Linda Wetzel: Storm Over the Beach finished second in the contest "Lights and Shadows - Art"
    nature rules: Congratulations Linda! Love your work! -
    Linda Wetzel: Thank you so much! -


FanArtReview wrote to Linda Wetzel: The Barrel won the contest "Movement in Water"
    Pastel Jim: Congratulations Linda, a worthy winner. -
    Mr Jones: many congratulations, such a strong competition to win. -
    nature rules: Congrats Linda! Deserved win! -
    Linda Wetzel: Thank you all so very much! -
    Dick Lee Shia: Well deserved red medal, Linda! -
    SCHATZLING: I just wanted you to know what an absolute classic painting this is... Perfection at the hilt. I love it. I am super happy for you that you won...if you would not have, I would have protested big time. Many Congratulations to Y O U -
    Linda Wetzel: Thank you againeveryone. -
    alaskapat: Congratulations on your contest win! -


FanArtReview wrote to Linda Wetzel: Dance of the Peacock Spider finished third in the contest "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie - Art"
    Envision: Congratulations! -
    nature rules: Congratulations, Linda! I love your work! -
    Linda Wetzel: Thank you so very much. -
    Sange: Atta girl Linda... Congratulations! -
    eileen0204: Excellent piece... congrats!!
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    AlayahNoelle: Great job! That?s amazing! I?m so happy for you! -
    Jomo: Well done. -


FanArtReview wrote to Linda Wetzel: Hood Ornament won the contest "Cars Art"
    Sange: =)
    Linda! Did not know this was yours!
    Love it! Was my favorite!!
    Congratulations girl!! -
    nature rules: Congratulations, Linda! I love your art! -
    Linda Wetzel: Thank you so much! I am as surprised as you all are. -
    Envision: Yay Linda!! Congratulations. This one was too cute :) -
    iPhone7: Way to go Linda. Great work. -
    Jo Calderbank : Congratulations, nice work. -


FanArtReview wrote to Linda Wetzel: Alley Cats n My Paisley Garden finished second in the contest "Garden Art"
    Linda Engel: I loved this one. Congratulations
    (the cats got me!) -
    nature rules: Congratulations Linda!! Love your work!! -
    Sange: :)
    Congratulations Linda! -
    Linda Wetzel: Thank you all very much! -


FanArtReview wrote to Linda Wetzel: Puffins of Nova Scotia finished second in the contest "Birds - Art"
    Jo Calderbank : Congratulations, great painting, I love puffins. -
    Sange: Congratulations Linda! -
    Linda Wetzel: Thanks so much Sange and Jo. It was a fun piece to do. -
    nature rules: Congratulations ! Love your art!!! -


FanArtReview wrote to Linda Wetzel: Sunshine on My Paisley Garden finished second in the contest "Art From The Imagination"
    Linda Wetzel: Thank you all so much. This was such a fun contest. -
    Sange: Congratulations Linda :) -
    Linda Engel: congratulations -


FanArtReview wrote to Linda Wetzel: Keep Swimming finished third in the contest "Under the Sea"
    Linda Wetzel: Thank you all so very much. This was a fun contest and thanks to our sponsor. -
    Sange: Congratulations Linda!
    :) -
    Linda Engel: I loved this piece. Congratulations! -
    Linda Wetzel: Thank you again. -


FanArtReview wrote to Linda Wetzel: Bluethroat with Lupines finished second in the contest "Birds and flowers"
    Dick Lee Shia: Congratulations, Linda! -


FanArtReview wrote to Linda Wetzel: Foggy Morning at the Lake won the contest "Six Shades"
    Mr Jones: congratulations and very well deserved. -
    Dick Lee Shia: Congratulations, Linda!
    How's the Party? -
    Linda Wetzel: Thank you all so very much. -


FanArtReview wrote to Linda Wetzel: Flowers with Lemons finished second in the contest "Flowers - Art"
    eileen0204: Congrats Linda! Just Beautiful!!! -
    Linda Wetzel: Thank you so much! -
    Sange: Congratulations Linda ;) -


FanArtReview wrote to Linda Wetzel: Cold Morning at the Beach won the contest "The Color White - Art"
    Linda Wetzel: Thank you so very much. -
    MoonWillow: Congratulations, Linda!! :) -
    Dick Lee Shia: BIG CONGRATULATIONS, Linda! -
    Life is but a dream.: Congrats Linda. -
    Linda Wetzel: Thank you all again! I?m honored. -
    avmurray: Congratulations Linda ! -
    Stringbean: Congratulations Linda! -
    booklotto: Dang....how beautiful! Congrats -


FanArtReview wrote to Linda Wetzel: Checking Her Out finished third in the contest "Bird(s)-airborne"
    Linda Wetzel: Thanks you all very much. This was a fun contest. -
    Dick Lee Shia: CONGRATULATIONS! -


FanArtReview wrote to Linda Wetzel: Sunset Beach won the contest "Beach Art"
    Linda Wetzel: Thank you all so much and a special thanks to Karen Zima for sponsoring this contest. -
    Dick Lee Shia: Congratulations Linda! -


FanArtReview wrote to Linda Wetzel: Self Portrait:Emerging Artist finished third in the contest "Portrait Art"
    Linda Wetzel: Thank you so much. I especially want to thank Karen Zima for sponsoring this contest. -
    Sange: Congratulations Linda! :) -
    Dick Lee Shia: CONGRATULATIONS, Linda! -


FanArtReview wrote to Linda Wetzel: Before the Great Fall finished third in the contest "Outdoor sculpture(s)"
    Linda Wetzel: Thank you all so much. I enjoyed participating in this contest. -
    Lisa M.: Congratulations! Great Job ;) -


FanArtReview wrote to Linda Wetzel: Wide Mouth Hippo finished third in the contest "things you see in clouds"
    Linda Wetzel: Thank you all so much! This was fun. -
    booklotto: Yes, yes yes! Congrats! Love it. -


FanArtReview wrote to Linda Wetzel: Cardinals in Winter finished third in the contest "Birds - Art"
    Dick Lee Shia: CONGRATULATIONS, Linda! -
ABOUT
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I am a self taught artist who has been creating works of art in one medium or another since childhood. I am currently striving to master watercolors. I believe there is an artist in all of us; we just have to nurture it and freely express ourselves. I create art because it makes me happy. I am delighted to be a member of FAR and really appreciate the encouragement from my FAR colleagues. They have really helped me to develop my confidence to try new things.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS

This is Not Love reached "All Time Best" status.

Mother Nature in Fall reached "All Time Best" status.

This is Not Love reached "Recognized" status.

This is Not Love finished second in the contest "Expressions - Art"

Mother Nature in Fall finished first in the member created contest "Pumpkin art"

Japanese Peonies in Blue reached "All Time Best" status.

Mother Nature in Fall reached "Recognized" status.

Profile of an Artist reached "All Time Best" status.
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