Hello from Labrador

TerryH

Good day everyone. I am 67 and have always had my hand is some form of art. Back in the early 70s I did a few oils but never achieved the results I wanted. I stumbled across Mark's videos and was hooked by his method. The past few years I have been learning graphite drawing using the Five Pencil Method. I love color and miss it a lot so I want to try my hand at some oils again. I consider it a privilege to be a member of this site. Have a wonderful day.

dencal

TerryH

Welcome to the DMP Forum.

With Mark and Darrel as your guides and inspiration you should do exceptionally well.

Denis

TerryH

Thank you for your warm welcome Denis. I am visually impaired so I am very slow but look forward to learning from everyone. Thank you.

dencal

TerryH

Speed is the least desirable attribute in Mark's method.

Denis

TerryH

This is a desirable asset, I'm too old to go fast

Mikel50

Welcome Terry

TerryH

Thank you Mikel50, looking forward to learning.

Ron

So, what can we do to help you get started in oils?

TerryH

Hello Ron, 50 years ago I did some oil painting but for the past two years I have been studying Darrel Tank's 5PM Method. I really miss color and decided Marks's method seems to be the proper way back into this. I am 67 and disabled, visually impaired as well so I move very slowly. I only have a small room to work from so I am trying to work up some plans to optimize the space I have. I am 7'2" tall and have to modify everything for my size to avoid unnecessary movement. I will be ordering the materials from the web and will start painting when everything is setup. I am playing with a set of Daler Rowney Georgian Oils my granddaughter gave me for Christmas for now. I am still learning my way around the site and am fastly being overwhelmed by all I don't know LOL. I appreciate your offer of help but I just don't know yet what I need. Still sorting it all out. Thank you.

TerryH

Ron, I grew up in Philadelphia, lived there 31 years. I now reside in Labrador, Canada.

Ron

I don't know what it is - Phila. should be a great city but it's not -it has everything going for it , but no -what - pizazze - its just missing something.

billj

TerryH; Welcome aboard, the artist on this forum are ready, willing and definitely able to help you. I`m 72 and starting from the bottom again. It`s not so bad, i think us older guys with more of lifes experiences can advance faster. But what do I know?

Ron

80 Bill - 80, but what do I know? - I know "I'm Still Learning"! Ha! >-

TerryH

I have been pretty ill as of late but I keep trying to do some drawing at least. Once my hernia operations are done I hope to be more actively involved. I will be very thankful to make it to 80. My grandfather made it to 89. It good to know I can ask you guys questions. Everyone seems so friendly. I want to pick up one of those eyeglass cams that Mark uses in his videos. That would be a wonderful blessing for me.

Mikel50

Ron

Hi Terry, hope you are recovering well. >-