My first bumbling attempt with oil pastels….

This is great!

And this is how we grow: by trying out variations on a theme, as you did here.

Keep on keepin' on!

I’m astounded you remember the photo I based this on! Thank you for your encouraging words!

I'm funny that way.

A little encouragement can work wonders. I know, because I've had significant amounts of that in my life.

Way to try something new, DD. I love it.

Very creative.

The world brighter with that cuppa, the rising swirling steam...you captured it all. Brilliant.

I love your screen name!

forming a heart at the top.

What an insightful observation! Thank you so much!

Not sure I like them all that much, but I want to try them a few more times anyway. Just wanted to try something different.

I look forward to it.

Every day I look at the wonderful photos posted by DUers. There's a whole lot of talent here. Great job reproducing the photo.

Thank you so much, hermetic! There are indeed many other talented artists here whose works inspire me every time I view them.

IMHO this kind of art could be a whole line of posters, mugs, and cards.

I’m flattered! Thank you moonbeam23!

Riveting!

Maybe we are related! Who knows! Lol. Although I have no Norwegian ancestry that I know of.

I feel like I can smell it.

that cup of coffee .

Trying something new this time. It was out of my comfort zone,for sure.

Your screen name was my mother’s favorite soda.

Compelling!

How long have you been painting?

As a child I was never without my “drawing pad”. Probably started painting once I was a teen. I’m Medicare age now, so it’s been a long time. Put all of it aside when I raised my family, and just within the past few years I’ve started up again. I still had brushes and canvas and sketch materials from my college years so I dug it out finally. I’m still trying to shake off the rust! TY slumcamper!

I’m glad you like it!

I like it!

And the slightly abstract twist! Colorful and perfect for every coffee lover! Great work!