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Freeman

Thanks for this great forum. I am nearing my next career change at age 57. I have dabbled in oil paint since I was young, but not had the training nor the time to pursue my passion until recently. The kids are now heading off to college and I find I have the time to paint. I found Mark's course and decided to follow the technique faithfully for at least a year before making any changes, and I have built my studio to Marks specs. I have completed my first composition and drawn it. Time to mix paint! Now I am fearful for the first time, realizing that I will need to put brush to canvas. Oh well, in for a penny....

alsart

Good luck and welcome 

PaulB

Welcome @Freeman.

You're off to a great start.  I recommend posting your work in progress, and asking every question.  This is a great place to learn, and the support and critique is first class.

BOB73

@Freeman "In for a penny, in for a pound" is an axiom attributed (correct or not) to Benjamin Franklin who also said "Courage! Before anything else there must be Courage!" which applies now. Welcome to the forum, Freeman you are perhaps the stereotypical forum joiner. You have the right mindset and strategy to become a DMP star. First Class? @PaulB you are biased but correct.

alsart

I can vouch for the support offered on this forum, just look at my ongoing thread for "wine & cheese" its a master class from very kind forums members who are guiding me through the DMP process after I almost threw my hand in, I am now so glad I did not give up, yes please post progress as many will learn from our efforts - best of luck @Freeman

tassieguy

Hi, @freeman. Welcome to the forum. 

Julianna

Hi and welcome!

edavison

Welcome to the forum @Freeman