Hello from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
 

I see I am not alone in "lurking" about this incredible site before realizing I could join the forum! This has to be one of the most impressive and useful art sites on the web.

For the past three years I have been working solely in oils. These works have usually been landscapes with a figure in them - often my children serve as models.

Earlier this year I received a commission to paint a 30" x 36" portrait of the same gentleman at 5 stages of his life as if all 5 figures were together . This was to be a surprise gift for the subject's 80th birthday.

Not a brilliant painting, not a big commission, but pretty touching to create ( I confess I checked out my 20 year old John Howard Sanden books for how to mix flesh colours).

The end result? I am now totally hooked on portraiture. I think the gift was to me!

I'm grateful to be on board and look forward to hours of happy reading (This is where I should insert a row of happy faces).

Hi Chris,

That's a nice painting, welcome to the Forum.

Thanks, Claudemir
 

How nice to be welcomed so quickly. It is interesting to see how the forum works and amazing to have heard from someone in Brazil! Thanks!

Brazil is a very beautiful Country, but I'm very curious about Canada, specially about winter sports.

I visited your website, you paint expressive portraits and beautiful landscapes. I hope to see more of your work here.

Hi Christine! Nice work, welcome to the forum!