Workshop Painting

[Marvin Mattelson]

Enzie did a spectacular job. This was her most cohesive and unified painting to date, in my opinion. Also, it couldn't have happened to a sweeter person. There is a moment in each successful artist's life where they reach "critical mass", a state where all efforts begin to align and things quickly move forward. I believe that Enzie reached this state during the workshop and I look forward to the fruits of her future labors.

This workshop was very very special, populated by a group of great people who also happened to be highly talent laden. It was a real thrill for me to witness the amazing rate of progress made on a day by day basis.

[Tom Edgerton]

Enzie--

This is a real step forward...congratulations! Marvin puts on a terrific workshop.

Best--TE

[Enzie Shahmiri]

Dear Marvin,

I am so moved that you have taken the time out of your very busy schedule to write such nice comments. As your pupil , it means a great deal to me to receive the praise of my mentor.

There is a moment in each successful artist's life where they reach "critical mass", a state where all efforts begin to align and things quickly move forward.

It is so thrilling to read this statement! Marvin, thanks to your guidance and valuable insight, you have put me on the right path. Now the real journey begins, were I will have to fly solo, apply all I have learned and make you proud of my accomplishments.

Thank you again!

[Enzie Shahmiri]

Dear Tom,

Thank you ....

Yes, Marvin puts on great workshops! It was amazing to watch a certain transformation within the attendees.

Many people in the workshop were somewhere between the beginner or intermediate category (as far as portraiture). Marvin has the ability to captivate his audience in such a way, that even after a very long day, people were still taking notes and hanging around to hear more. They become like sponges!

Once the students were at their easels, they all (me included) struggled with the drawing aspects of a live model. Marvin offers his students the tools necessary to overcome these short comings, and shows them an easy to follow system that allows them to quickly proceed to capturing a solid likeness. Once they are familiar with the palette and get used to using 33 brushes, they continue to built the form and obtain amazingly, lifelike, harmonious color.

Binder's in Atlanta is a very busy art store, with shoppers often stopping at the door to catch a glimpse of the workshop. Being that my easel location was right by the door, I heard many passer byes commenting that this must be a class of an advanced caliber.

Now that tells you volumes about Marvin's abilities as a teacher!