Hello fellow artists of the world - Being privileged to be born and raised in New York City, uptown west side Manhattan In 1951, on a Saturday during the summer before Memorial Day, I was exposed to everything that was happening around me and from around the world that I could see, feel and remember. Growing up with color in life all around me as a child and coloring everything and illustrating with pencils, crayons, and watercolors I had fun. Painting with all mediums as I grew older, I consider myself as a Colorist. I express this through the complexity of the subject(s) / Ideas that I'm painting using watercolours by hand, I'm a traditional artist. Presently, I use both Canson Montval 95 lb. and Lanaquarelle 140 lb. acid-free fine grain cold pressed paper. At different times, I use Faber Castell watercolour pencils and various brands of watercolour paints and brushes to get the effect I need. I had art education in high school and self learning continuosly. I am also on DeviantArt,com under the user name of viedefrance and Thank You for viewing! - Happy painting, Francis