Thanks for the info Tom. I checked Judy's website and unfortunately it's out of reach for me financially. I should start checking local schedules so I could better plan for opportunities like these.

Do you know anyone in our area with on-going evening or weekend studies in classical portraiture? Or private on-going instruction for a monthly fee? At this point I'd gladly settle for almost any media ... oils, pastel, charcoal (I'm desperate :D). Any ideas?

Thanks for taking the time to reply.

Minh

Minh,

Do you check my Events page periodically? There's several NC workshops on there and one is by Tom Edgerton in Greensboro, Oct 28-31. If they say it's filled up, you might be able to twist Tom's arm if you say you're a Forum member.

You missed two in Asheville given by Peggy Baumgaertner. There's one is Raleigh Nov 13-15 by Paul McCormack, also an SOG artist.

These are all fabulous artists and you couldn't go wrong.

Paul
 

Paul is a very nice guy and a great painter. I understand the place is a nice facility too.

Dear Minh,

I have observed your long-stated desire to find a teacher in your area. Tom Edgerton's class, coming up, is, in my view the bargain of the century. Most workshops do not permit a "by-the-day" option, and I think this is a wonderful opportunity.

When you consider a $100/day price tag, given the average teaching time of 6 hours, this breaks down into about $16. per hour. If you look into all of the workshops posted in the Forum, I think you will see that it would be a true challenge to do any better. If you cannot work the finances for this workshop, I strongly encourage you to save for Tom's next one.

In workshop training, as in most other things, you get what you pay for. In this case, you are likely to get more.

Good luck.

Thanks for the info all, it is much appreciated.

I agree, Chris, Tom's workshop is certainly a bargain at any price. His work is head and shoulders above anyone else in my area, in my personal opinion. That's why I've been pestering him about a long-term teaching situtation. That said however, unless I start robbing banks it'll be a while before I can put that kind of cash together on short notice. And to think they told me in college that Information Technology was where the money was. Maybe I could get a refund on my college education now that the Dot Com economy has tanked and all the developers are working at Walmart. :D

Thanks again for the help, everyone. And thanks, Tim, for the email. I'll definitely see you there.

Minh

Minh--

I understand your situation, and as I e-mailed you, when we get into the new studio I'll contact you and see if we can get together on some lessons here in Greensboro. (We expect to break ground soon.)

Chris--

Thanks so much for the affirmation. I'll work hard to make sure everyone gets their money's worth. (Also, I've decided to go to 5:00PM each day instead of 4:00, for those hardier souls.)

Best to all--TE