Squirrel - Acryilic painting in progress - by Katherine (grade 9)

Some people love the lightness and transparency of watercolour, others prefer the heavier, opaque qualities of acrylic and oil.  It's all a matter of personal taste, and Katherine, leaning toward the latter group, has decided to paint her squirrel with acrylics.  She's made a great start here, blocking in her background with solid colour and moving carefully around the edges of her center of interest, bringing it into focus even before it is painted.   Even at this early stage, there's a nice feeling of unity to this picture.  Looks promising!