[Jean-Marie Chapman]

Hello All: I enter with butterflies and shaky legs. Not only am I a newcomer to this distinguished forum, I am a newcomer to the art of portraiture, having just recently awakened/recovered from 25-years in public relations. I consider those years my dormant stage, even though they were productive in their own way. Painting portraits is my heart's work, and what I truly feel whole doing. I am honored to be in the company of so many brilliant artists, and humbly ask for your assistance and guidance as I step foot into this beautiful and challenging new arena. I feel like one of the luckiest people in the world to be part of a community of artists and to have the joy of painting portraits. It's been a long time coming, but now that it's here, I couldn't be more happy. I have much to learn...much to accomplish. This forum will be invaluable for me. Thank you all, in advance, for what you will teach me.

Jean-Marie Koch