new to site and painting

tstoddard

I am new to painting and was hoping someone could suggest or even provide a good first photograph for me to start painting using Marks' method ? Only asking as my photo skills are not good on over exposure etc.-I guess a still life is what I'm best to start with per Mark-Thanks !

davelander

Welcome to the forum. You'll always be able to find advice here, and someone to steer you in the right direction.

anwesha

Hello and welcome! you can check out pexels.com for reference photos. I have selected some from there for my paintings. Its free, even for commercial use.

Forgiveness

Welcome!

tassieguy

Hi, @tstoddard .  Welcome to the forum.

dencal

tstoddard

Hello to you and great to see you on the Forum.

Denis

BOB73

Welcome. I practice on photos from calendars and try to paint about the same size panel as the picture. Just be aware that these photos are often over-saturated with color.

Ronna

If you join Paintmyphoto.com you can download any photo you want and paint from it without paying a fee. 

Ronna

https://pmp-art.com
I think this is the address to Paint My Photo.

tstoddard

Thanks to all for the encouragement and advice ! Still looking for the "right" objects to paint and will definitely check out the sites suggested by you all !

rautchetan

Welcome @tstoddard ,here is a link for the discussion which you might find useful:
http://forum.drawmixpaint.com/discussion/6354/where-to-find-reference-photos-for-painting#latest

Amaviael

Welcome