Revealing myself

[Ilaria Rosselli Del Turco]

Welcome, Eileen.

This is a very good work; even if the photo wasn't that good, still you managed such a big smile without it looking grotesque or weird, which sometimes happens when the facial expressions are very accentuated.

I hope we'll see more from you,
Ilaria (also newcomer)

[Allan Rahbek]

Welcome Eileen.

Thank you for responding on the appeal. It was not that hard, was it?

The next steps are easier. You just comment on something the way you feel like, and you will find that it is a fantastic way of learning, because when you have posted, you will think it over again and again, and get to a deeper understanding of the things you work with.

I like your oil pastel. Your handling of volume and drawing is superb, and I believe that you will benefit a lot by getting involved in this forum.

Allan

[Eileen Claire]

Thanks for the welcome Garth, Ilaria and Allan!

Garth, I live about 30 minutes from Philadelphia. I was born and raised there, and taught elementary school with the Philadelphia School District for six years. It's good to see another Philadelphian here!

I'm trying to get away from the photo realistic look. For me, this is not easy to do, but I'm working on it.

Ilaria, thanks for your kind words. I believe I have seen some of your lovely portraits on WetCanvas. I'm glad to see you here as well!

Allan, thanks for starting your thread asking newcomers to introduce themselves. I believe I would still be an invisible lurker if not for that. Thanks for your encouraging words!