2007 PSOA Washington DC photo album
 

Hi Folks, and fellow Conference attendees! Wow, what a great and auspicious weekend in DC! We all made new connections and were greatly inspired by the unprecidented high quality of the finalist's portraits displayed and the high level of instruction, demos, and discussions provided. The Hyatt Regency in Reston was filled to the brim with world reknowned talents, and this was a rare opportunity to get into a huddle, schmooze and exchange business cards with the very best and brightest! Out of about 475 photographs, I am selecting a few that seem to best represent the experience, at least through my eyes. I hope you sense the magic that ensued.

Please add to this thread with your own memorable impressions and images too!

Arriving on Thursday, we began with Cynthia Daniel's annual Stroke of Genius Dinner, this year in the Market street Bar and Grill at the Hyatt. Most of us chose the generous Filet Mignon. Twenty minutes into dinner, our own Marina Dieul introduced herself to me with a gift of a cast head of a satyr she made from an original by Michaelangelo. Needless to say, I was left speechless, and let the satyr haunt the dinner photos as if the official mascot. Thank you Marina!

Enjoy the pictures, there are many more sets to follow!

Garth

1. David Draime savoring dessert!
2. Marina introducing her satyr head.
3. Michele Rushworth, Linda Weaver, Jamie McMahon.
4. John de la Vega with Bianca Berends.

more dinner and a lunch
 

1. our moderator, Chris Satyr [sic]
2. dinner discussions
3. the gift
4. lunch in Panera with Richard Bingham, Juan Martinez, and Marina

Looks like a blast!

1. sample portraits by Bart Lindstrom, and Peggy Baumgaertner
2. Jason Bouldin rolls up a preparatory drawing
3. Cynthia Daniels consults in the Stroke of Genius booth
4. Marvin Mattelson at the portfolio review

1. four finalists: Anthony Pulitano, Adrian Gottlieb, David Kassan, and Kate Sammons.
2. Rachel Deutsch, Juan Martinez, Jeremy Lipking and wife, and Linda Brandon.
3. Linda, David Kassan, Johanna Spinks, and Teresa Mattus.
4. Maestro Marc Mostovoy, not only the reknowned founder of the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, but also on the board of directors of Studio Incamminati, and the subject immortalized at the piano with Denise Graves by Nelson Shanks!

Marina Dieul shares her masterwork originals!
 

1. a very impressed Yuqi Wang.
2. looking closer.
3. her tools.
4. with David Draime.

The Kentucky Derby moment, complete with Bourbon Balls!
 

We took a moment to celebrate the Derby at the bar, placing bets, complete with some smuggled in Kentucky bourbon balls candies.

The best and brightest.
 

1. Rob Liberace with David Kassan
2. Lina and Rob Liberace, Jacob Collins, Tony Ryder, and William Nathans
3., and 4. The incomparable Ann Manry Kenyon!

The Banquet
 

1. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Paules, Kate Sammons, and Adrian Gottlieb
2. Cynthia's water glass
3. Burton Silverman honors Harvey Dinnerstein
4. a palette signing for a fallen friend

1. Juan Martinez with Bette Ridgeway, and Jane Angelhart of Andreeva Portrait Academy.
2. the sympathy palette, signed.
3. Scott Burdick, Burton Silverman, and Jacob Collins.
4. The much honored finalist Aapo Pukk with his lovely wife Helge.