Hi from Bob in San Jose

[Bob Botha]

I am both excited and honored to be accepted as a member of this prestigious group! Since discovering SOG a few years ago, my portrait artwork has vastly improved, in large part due to the enormous wealth of information to be found here. One of my reasons for registering is to make this known to you all and to thank the owner, the moderators and members who contribute so much of their time and knowledge so that amateurs like me can progress to a more professional level.

My portrait artwork began with colored pencil drawings, then progressed to charcoal and pastel and recently I took the plunge and tried painting in oils. I am attaching (hopefully) two examples of my work: an earlier colored pencil drawing and my latest and second ever, oil painting.

I know that I still have a long, long way to go, but I am pleased with my progress so far - thanks to you all!

Cheers,

Bob