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xxBillxx xxDowniexx

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Hi everyone. I'm Bill Downie and I'm a semi-retired family man from Scotland's central belt. I've always loved art and spent many happy hours as a boy drawing dinosaurs. I dabbled in various media in my teens and twenties, but put it aside for the usual reasons. I took it up again a few years ago, particularly after watching a few Bob Ross videos, and now work mainly in acrylics and oil pastels.  I mainly paint or draw landscapes, particularly the rugged natural landscapes found in the British Isles, and I admire the Scottish landscapes of Victoria Orr Ewing and the New England landscapes of Peter Fiore. I've also done a little space art, along the lines of Chesley Bonestall. I should also mention the inspired paintings of Akaine Kramarik. She is truly a wonder.  I have a bad case of the male bias for blues and greens, which I'm currently trying to cure. My output is low and sporadic, but I enjoy the adventure of creating and always find myself amazed by how, with a few marks and splashes, we transform a blank surface into a new and enticing world.

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Hi, nice to meet you Bill.  Hope you enjoy the site.
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Hello, and welcome Bill.
With Sarah, Phil, Ellen, Rose the dentist, and the granddaughter whose name I forget.

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I knew a Jim Downie - from Scotland, to the Isle of Wight: I wonder why he ever made THAT journey.  Everything from fish and chip shop proprietor to carpenter, painter and decorater, and amateur artist.   You Downies are a versatile lot.
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xxBillxx xxDowniexx

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Hi, nice to meet you Bill.  Hope you enjoy the site.
Sylvia Evans on 30/01/2023 05:26:14
Thank you. It's lovely to be here. It seems like a lovely, supportive community. I look forward to viewing some of your own art.
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xxBillxx xxDowniexx

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Hello, and welcome Bill.
Carol Jones on 30/01/2023 06:22:18
Thank you. I look forward to seeing your art.
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xxBillxx xxDowniexx

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Yes, we certainly are versatile. I have a feeling I've joined a community of highly talented peers though! Some of the art on here is stunning. Nice to meet you.
I knew a Jim Downie - from Scotland, to the Isle of Wight: I wonder why he ever made THAT journey.  Everything from fish and chip shop proprietor to carpenter, painter and decorater, and amateur artist.   You Downies are a versatile lot. 
Robert Jones on 30/01/2023 12:07:53

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Welcome to the forum Bill do join in the chat as and when you have something to add . Have a look at the forum as there are some interesting things going on. 
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xxBillxx xxDowniexx

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Thank you. You certainly are a friendly bunch here, so I look forward to joining in and learning from you all.. 
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Hi Bill welcome to the forum! There are lots of opportunities to get involved in challenges  like a sketch a day and discussions!
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xxBillxx xxDowniexx

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Hi Bill welcome to the forum! There are lots of opportunities to get involved in challenges  like a sketch a day and discussions!
Gillian Cooke on 31/01/2023 13:28:46
Thank you for your welcome! I'm still finding my way about the site and didn't know about the sketch a day challenge. That's something I'd like to try. 
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Hi Bill welcome to the forum! There are lots of opportunities to get involved in challenges  like a sketch a day and discussions!
Gillian Cooke on 31/01/2023 13:28:46
Thank you for your welcome! I'm still finding my way about the site and didn't know about the sketch a day challenge. That's something I'd like to try. 
Bill Downie on 31/01/2023 15:12:03
January sketch a day  on the forum but we will be starting one for February tomorrow we join in when we can. It’s been great improving our skills! Keep an eye out for it Bill

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