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Too touchy feely for me!
The last time so many people agreed with me was.....I can't remember! Now I know how Sally Fields must have felt.
The fact that people like Sharon and Bill do agree with me goes to show that the choice to be a realistic artist is a life long journey, a long and winding road, and having someone to guide you along part of the path can help you avoid some unnecessary detours.
Steven, I too used to love to play guitar. I couldn't be a slave to two masters so I gave up playing but I love to listen to solo finger style guitar greats while I paint. For me the best of all possible worlds.
I think my work here is through, but before I head back to the dark side I just wanted to address a point raised by you Elizabeth. I'm glad you've chosen to be in the Greensboro workshop. My goal is to make it a week to remember.
Although certain teachers may try to impart a singularity of style upon their students, I am not one of them. I don't teach "style." I teach a broad based approach to painting that seeks to clarify the choices each artist has at their disposal. The goal is not to paint like me or Bouguereau or even Pino (that's his first name by the way) who was an illustrator for many years and who I know personally. Your goal should be to paint like the best possible Elizabeth Schott.
One thing is for sure. I don't think the world is ready for another Marvin Mattelson. I think Sharon would agree with me on that point as well.
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