Hello, please allow me to introduce myself
 

Hello all, thanks for taking the time to view my post. My name is Brian Michon and I hail from Geraldton, Ontario, Canada. Presently, I am living in Toronto, Ontario and work full time as a Graphic/Sign Artist in Brampton, Ontario. I do have some background training in Art, obtaining diplomas in Graphic and Multimedia design as well as a B.A. in Fine Art Studies.

Even though I work full time in the sign industry, I currently am trying my best, to better my skills as a painter. I have worked in watercolour and graphite and will continue to do so, however at this time I am focusing on oil painting. Although I am not totally a stranger to taking commissions, the last few years have not yielded a great amount of output. I am working on changing that. There are many things I need to learn on the art of portrait painting and I feel confident that there is a vast amount of information to be had here in this forum. I will do my best to contribute what I have to offer, although I feel for the time being, it is best I tread softly and keep my eyes open. I have attached a recent portrait which was done from my own source material.

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Welcome
 

Hello Brian, from a fellow Torontonian, fellow newbie and fellow Sign Maker. We already have a lot in common. You are going to enjoy this site; full of information and friendly, knowledgeable artists. Email me to discuss 'the sign industry' and art related topics.

David Bottoni

Hi Brian,

Welcome to the Forum! Your style strikes me as being "British", somehow; maybe it's the strong sense of design? I'm looking forward to seeing more of it.

David and Brian, I'd delighted to see so many Ontario-based artists (and sign painters) joining the Forum.

Hello David. Thanks for replying. Sorry it has taking me a few days to acknowledge. From what I have seen, you do fine work. Very nice. It is interesting that you are as well, working in the sign industry. Given your capabilities in art, I am sure you do well there too. I look forward to seeing more of your work.

Hello Linda. Thanks for your response and welcoming. I appreciate it. It is great to be in such talented company. I look forward to learning as much as I can from this forum as well as browsing the various styles of the many talented members.