Hello from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Christine Montague · 07-21-2005, 05:21 PM

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).

Claudemir Bonfim · 07-21-2005, 08:52 PM

Hi Chris,

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

Christine Montague · 07-21-2005, 09:19 PM

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!

Claudemir Bonfim · 07-22-2005, 06:56 AM

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.

Mary Sparrow · 07-22-2005, 08:07 AM

Hi Christine! Nice work, welcome to the forum!