I have spent my life in a career of animation, comics and illustrating children's books that has so far spanned more than 25 years. In the past 18 months I have switched to mastering the art of oil painting. Through hosting various drawing workshops I stumbled across the principles of realist painting and have reeducated myself by studying its drawing and painting methods. To perfect this style, I chose to start my new direction by first studying the still life.
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