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Hello people, Michael here :-)
On and off over the past few years I have been enjoying perusing the blog, so I thought I would join. Its great the support and advice that you all share.
Now in my mid 50s the only thing I was any good at in school was art and I have only reconnected with it in the last 3 years. In that time I have done 7 paintings (not sure if this section is the part to post some on).
I find painting to be very therapeutic (I'm in a stressful job), I feel like I am transported elsewhere when painting. Though it has its challenges and frustrations too, overcoming those is part of the joy.
I went on a 10 day painting course last year and loved it. Ive done a few paintings since on my own and with some guidance from teacher on that course via email. She is so inspiring and generous with her help.
I have watched many of Marks videos over time and even though I've bought the colour checker and portion dividers I have not applied myself properly to his methods. I am very much hoping to get to go on his course before too long. Though I am in the UK.
I paint in oils on flat pre gessoed wooden panel.
That was a bit of a long hello :-)
Now in my mid 50s the only thing I was any good at in school was art and I have only reconnected with it in the last 3 years. In that time I have done 7 paintings (not sure if this section is the part to post some on).
I find painting to be very therapeutic (I'm in a stressful job), I feel like I am transported elsewhere when painting. Though it has its challenges and frustrations too, overcoming those is part of the joy.
I went on a 10 day painting course last year and loved it. Ive done a few paintings since on my own and with some guidance from teacher on that course via email. She is so inspiring and generous with her help.
I have watched many of Marks videos over time and even though I've bought the colour checker and portion dividers I have not applied myself properly to his methods. I am very much hoping to get to go on his course before too long. Though I am in the UK.
I paint in oils on flat pre gessoed wooden panel.
That was a bit of a long hello :-)
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Good to see you on the Forum.
Denis
The photo (of the paining) hasn't done the flower heads justice and has made it look slightly pastier than what it is. The paintings actual colours look richer and the shadows more subtle rather than patchy.
I probably need to look at marks tips on taking a decent photo of paining :-)