Ronnie MelvinPortraiture -Pastel and Oil Painting
In North Carolina as a child I had aspirations of becoming a portrait painter. I did portraits for money as a teenager and participated in local art festivals. I can recall the thrill of receiving money for a portrait (oil pastel) of someone other than the buyer. I must mention the support and encouragement that I received from my older brother Garland, who also does portraits. I benefited from studying his art books (Famous Artist School) as well as seeking out instructional materials myself. I...more
