Matt Terhune

I agree completely with not forgetting to actually paint!

All of the theories are a little intimidating to be honest. There are so many people who do beautiful work, and they each have different ideas on how to do it. I'm trying to sift through and get a foundation to build on and find my own "voice". If I understand it correctly, the "premiere coup/alla prima" technique seems to fit my temperment and abilities best. I am also trying to be careful of the "formula" side of Sanden. I certainly don't want to require a crutch to paint, but he does give some clear starting points. This is crucial for me as I have limited time and resources and want to maximize my actual painting time. I will say that Sanden's comment about portraiture being "Mt. Everest" feels accurate right now. Thanks for your input, I will certainly try some of the videos, and I am thinking about going to NYC for the Conference.