Howdy from Missouri

[Dave]

Hi!

I’m usually just an “active lurker” in forums but….. I thought I’d chime in on this one to say Hi. I live in rural SE Missouri with my wife (of 21 yrs.), six cats and a 1 yr. old black lab/mix dog.

I drew mostly animals in graphite and did some oil paintings of landscapes and still lifes in my younger years. Then I took a sabbatical year…well….actually 20….from it all together. :blushing: I’ve recently started drawing again…..this time trying colored pencils. I’ve only done a couple of pieces so far but I seem to enjoy it. I have a lot to learn regarding cp’s and I look forward to learning to better myself from these forums.

Thanks to everyone in advance for sharing your knowledge,
Dave

[Lahree]

Hi Dave and welcome!

You wil find lots of advice and friendly people here and a wealthy of experience! Have fun! :bye1:

[Henrie]

Welcome Dave,
This is a great place to learn.

[Dee]

Hi Dave,

Hope to see you posting something real soon. :)

[Gemma]

Hi Dave, Hope you enjoy this site and don't just be a lurker come on in and have some fun with us all. Welcome!!
:bye1: :bye1:
Gemma

[Arlene]

Dave definitely don't lurk and post some of your work. You'll find everyone here is so helpful.

[Alyona]

Hi and welcome Dave!:bye1:

[Bill C]

Hi!

I’m usually just an “active lurker” in forums but….. I thought I’d chime in on this one to say Hi. I live in rural SE Missouri with my wife (of 21 yrs.), six cats and a 1 yr. old black lab/mix dog.

I drew mostly animals in graphite and did some oil paintings of landscapes and still lifes in my younger years. Then I took a sabbatical year…well….actually 20….from it all together. :blushing: I’ve recently started drawing again…..this time trying colored pencils. I’ve only done a couple of pieces so far but I seem to enjoy it. I have a lot to learn regarding cp’s and I look forward to learning to better myself from these forums.

Thanks to everyone in advance for sharing your knowledge,
Dave

Sounds like my story Dave, about 15 years away from art. Don't worry , it'll come back! Another midwesterner, YAYYY, we're takin over! ;)

[Elankat]

Hi Dave (from one Midwesterner to another). If you are wanting to learn cp's, you may want to check with Arlene. She's doing a workshop in Newton, KS next month. I don't know how much room is left because it was filling up. I think she will have another one in Oklahoma. There aren't many workshops around our area. Ann Kullberg got to Kansas a few years ago, but other than that, they're scarce. So, you may want to check into it.

[Dave]

.....check with Arlene. She's doing a workshop in Newton, KS next month......

Thanks for the info. Unfortunately that’s quite a long distance away. St. Louis or Memphis might be a good place for a workshop. ;)

Thank you all for your kind welcome!
Dave

[Bill C]

Thanks for the info. Unfortunately that’s quite a long distance away. St. Louis or Memphis might be a good place for a workshop. ;)

Thank you all for your kind welcome!
Dave


haha, not too far. I'm driving to the Newton workshop from Robinson IL, 8 or 9 hours! ;)

[bmac]

Welcome Dave! :bye1: You must be close to me. I'm in NE Arkansas. Where are you located? I go to the CPSA meetings in Memphis (as much as I can). They are having a workshop in April by Pat Averill. If you are interested, send me a PM and I will send you some information.
I am looking forward to seeing some of your work. Don't lurk too much. ;)

[Jazz]

Hiya!! Dave :) ,

It is great to see you come out of lurkdom I hope you stay and share some of your work with us, alot of us are all learning together so you'll have company on this journey.

There are also many exceptional CP artists here ready and waiting to offer help and guidance.

So, please stay a while and kick your shoes of and browse -plenty to see and lots to do :) .


Huge hugs,


ALI

[Dave]

Thank you Jazz....I'm going to have to rely heavely n people here for guidence. :rolleyes:

Beth...thank you and check your pm's. :D

Bill....that's about how long it would take me to drive it! :o I feel I need to get more aquainted with cp's first. Perhaps do a couple more "practice runs". ;)

[Denise]

Hi Dave welcome! Yeah, I too am an art-returnee after a 20 yr absence. The index of past threads is a great place to learn a whole bunch of cp stuff.Just pull up a comfy chair, get a cup of coffee and you're all set. Do post your work though. That's another great way to learn from the suggestions of the experts here.

Denise :bye1:

[CPSr4Me!]

Hi Dave! :bye1:

So glad you came out of "Lurk-dom" to join the fun! The talent pool here is exceptional! We're all going to learn a lot! And please do post some of your work...would love to see what you're up to!!

:) Sandy

[Toni]

Dave good to see you here!!

Yeah, I know all about those decade long dry spells too.........*sigh*

C'mon in and stay awhile, inspiration comes from some unexpected sources sometimes.... go with them when they do!

TJ