Brian - a new boy to the forum

Hello,  (That dates me already?)

My name is Brian and I am a "New Age" (78 years old) artist. I paint pictures in oils and my favourite subject is landscape.

I feel very privileged  to live in Surrey, England and enjoy the views of the unspoilt countryside. 

I believe that Mother Nature is a far better artist than I will ever be and get an immense pleasure from studying and attempting to copy her creations.

It would be great if I can find some photographs of the English country side in this forum that I can use as subjects for my own paintings.

I am not sure if this is allowed under the copyright rules so perhaps someone can put me right on this? 

Looking forward to my journey through the forum.

Brian 

A warm welcome to POE Brian. 

I agree that the photos of England on POE are wonderful, and many are very paintable. 

I also paint and when I find a photograph that really inspires me I contact the photographer and request permission to use their photograph as a basis for my painting. 

If I am unable to contact them, then I will not use the photograph without their permission.  But so far, those that I have been able to get in touch with have been most gracious with giving their permission.

The photographer has the copyright for their photos, and it is perhaps wise not to copy the photo exactly, rather use a part of it, or add your own touches!  And of course offer to show them the finished artwork.  There is a tour on POE for "Paintings of England" so you can upload a photo of your painting for us all to see.

Do join us in the forums, as well as browsing the photographs, they are great fun.

To Cathyml,

Thank you for your kind reply, I will take your advice and try to contact the photographer of any pictures that I would like to use.

"Paintings of England sounds like a "must visit"

Brian 

Hello Brian ..Welcome to POE

This is wonderful site .I think you'll be happy to be here

Hi Brian, a very warm welcome to POE, look forward to seeing your handiwork, and hope you join in the forum when time allows.

I am sure you,Cathyml and Krissy will have a lot in common

Welcome to the forums, new boy :)

So many wonderfully talented people are on here, it is such a joy to add you to that ever growing list.

Looking forward to getting to know you here on the forums, and enjoying your works. 

To Cathyml,

Oh Wow!

What a welcome? Thank you for accepting my picture and thank everyone for all the posts.

I have always found that you meet some very nice people in the world of art.

Brian