My first post
 

Hello everyone, :thumbside
I think it's about time I posted an introduction in the forum before I get too comfortable in my lurking mode. I'm Kang from Malaysia studying in the Academy of Realist Art in Toronto. I really only started painting the figure in September 2004 so I've still got a long way to go. Painting the figure has such a steep learning curve!

So far this is the closest thing to a portrait that I've done, but I'm planning on doing a self portrait in the near future. The rest of my other stuff are all nudes & a couple of casts. Maybe I will post the nudes in the nude section one day.

Hello Kang,
I'm from Singapore, and it's so nice to know i have a "neighbour" joining this Forum. And it's nice to hear you have a chance to study art in Canada! Hope to see more of your works!

Wow! I am in awe of this painting, can't wait to see more!

Please do post more of your nudes, and welcome to the forum. :D

Welcome to the forum! Beautiful work, I can't wait to see more. :thumbsup:

Welcome Kang, very beautiful work.

Great skin tones - you can tell that's painted from life.

welcome!

Ps.
 

I enjoyed very much browsing your website.
I specially liked "Natalie" and "Gaye".

Dear Kang,

Welcome, it is so exciting to see your work - your training in painting from life really shows!

You will be an asset here!
 

Welcome Kang!

This is a wonderfully successful example of color development in a portrait with a challenging lighting situation. I am very impressed! There is a lot we all can learn from this example. I look forward to your coming posts, and yes, do put some works in the Nude Unveilings section.

Thanks for posting this,

Garth

Welcome
 

Hi Kang,

Welcome to the forum! I'm so glad you joined. Your work is beautiful, and I can't wait to see more!

Alex

Welcome to the Forum, Kang! Your work is beautiful and strong and (can you tell?) we are eager to see more of it.

I just love your colours and lighting. You are very fortunate to have studied there, I too hope I get a chance to gain this type of training as well. Keep up the great work and I will watch with interest when you post more images. Welcome to the forum, there is a mindfield of info here that I am sure you will find beneficial.

Wonderful sculptural feel. Welcome!

Thank you all for the wonderful comments. I shall post some nudes up soon I hope. Those who are impatient can always check out the website first. ;)

Welcome Kang, you'll be a great asset here. I enjoyed looking at your website, great work! I'm at an atelier here in Minneapolis, just starting my third year.
Debra

Although your work is a fine endorsement of the Academy in Toronto, I would be most interested to hear more about it from someone who is studying there. I have a feeling that I would like to attend part time, but the nasty commute makes me reluctant. Maybe you can change my mind.

Lovely work on your website!

Janet