"A Winters Evening" Painting

I was born in Abbotsford, British Columbia, and have been painting for over 4 decades, specializing in Portraits and other commissioned works. I can best describe my works as "PORTRAITS OF LIFE" REALISTIC FINE ART IMAGES. I grew up on the West Coast of British Columbia, Canada, and have had a keen interest in drawing the human figure from very early on in life. This coupled with my intense love and study of the rich colours in the paintings of the "Old Masters", inspired me to paint in my present form. Although being partial to portraiture and oils, I also work in a variety of other mediums and subjects. From still life, to wild life, to landscapes, I find an endless supply of captivating and inspiring material from the world around me in which to paint my "Life's Portraits". "Art is an expression of how we perceive the world around us and our attempt to portray those views and feelings. My personal attempt is to portray the worlds richness and beauty in a realistic manner that most people can relate to." ~ Doreen H. Penner