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Rui Manuel · 02-02-2003, 09:38 PM

Hi there! I am new here, and this is my first post on this Forum.

My name is Rui, I am writing from Portugal, from Lisbon, more precisely. I am 35 years old, I made my studies in mathematics, both in Lisbon and Geneva, Switzerland. Right now I work in the banking business, here in Lisbon. I am new in arts, and after reading all your messages for months, I decided to have a try on oil painting portraits.

This means I have not much to show right now. In fact, what I really have is Chris Saper's book on one hand, and a lot of enthusiasm, and this wonderful site on the other.

I am beginning a friend's portrait right now, just finished to set my easel and all the stuff, and I suppose I will have my first results by tomorow. Of course I will show them right away.

I am aware of the quality of the professional people and works shown here, and I know I won't be able give you such quality. But I will do my best!

I have a great admiration for all the artists that are participating on this Forum.

Thanks to you all. See you soon!
Rui

Post Scriptum: as you just saw, my English is not exactly Shakespeare's one, so, please, be patient with me.

02-02-2003, 09:38 PM	#1
Rui Manuel Juried Member Joined: Jan 2003 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Posts: 61	Hello from Portugal ! Hi there! I am new here, and this is my first post on this Forum. My name is Rui, I am writing from Portugal, from Lisbon, more precisely. I am 35 years old, I made my studies in mathematics, both in Lisbon and Geneva, Switzerland. Right now I work in the banking business, here in Lisbon. I am new in arts, and after reading all your messages for months, I decided to have a try on oil painting portraits. This means I have not much to show right now. In fact, what I really have is Chris Saper's book on one hand, and a lot of enthusiasm, and this wonderful site on the other. I am beginning a friend's portrait right now, just finished to set my easel and all the stuff, and I suppose I will have my first results by tomorow. Of course I will show them right away. I am aware of the quality of the professional people and works shown here, and I know I won't be able give you such quality. But I will do my best! I have a great admiration for all the artists that are participating on this Forum. Thanks to you all. See you soon! Rui Post Scriptum: as you just saw, my English is not exactly Shakespeare's one, so, please, be patient with me.