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