Steven Sweeney - Former Critiques Moderator

[Mai Ly]

Dear Steven,

Like Enzie, I too will miss your thoughtful and detailed commentary at the Forum. I look forward to hearing from you again, once you are back to the States.

All the best,
Mai

[Steven Sweeney]

I advised the Board yesterday that I have made a decision to bring all my artistic focus to bear on studio productivity, marketing, and skills improvement in the coming year, and that I am accordingly going to relinquish my administrative scented-wax seal, Moderator's mood ring, and License to Pontificate on the Forum.

I will probably lurk around to respond to any transitional matters that might arise, and I'll log on to annoy people once in a while, but it is otherwise time for me to take my own good advice and "Show Up and Pay Attention" in my studio.

It was an honor to be asked to assist in administering this premier site, and I shall likely be chatting again with many of you members in an unofficial capacity. I have acquired many friends for life through the experience.

But now I'm also going to be vying for more of that limited gallery space out there, so keep your pencils sharp.

Cheers
Steven

[SB Wang]

Dear Steven:
You showed me dignity, professionalism...
I believe that you'll be a comeback boy,
If not you, then who?

[Allan Rahbek]

Steven,

I look forward to see your personal strivings.

Allan

[Patricia Joyce]

Steven,
Please don't disappear completely - you are one of my favorites here on the forum. I especially need to thank you for all the help and insight you have given me in drawing critiques. I can't imagine how Cindy will find a better moderator. Your retiring of the "seal" is a real loss for me, but I have learned so much from you and I have saved every critique you have ever given me.

"Show up and pay attention" has gotten me from my apartment to my classes on more than one cold, wintery Cleveland evening when I did not feel like going out to drawing class!!!

I am confident you are making a good decision. No doubt you will take off from your own studio in developing your art career further. I sure hope you plan on posting your paintings here for us to enjoy.

Truly, I pray the best of luck to you and all your endeavors. Perhaps we will meet someday in a workshop!! You are a man of very high integrity, honesty, humor, wisdom, and most of all - Talent and Dedication to portraiture.

God Bless, Steven
and Many thanks!!!
Patty Joyce

[Debra Norton]

Steven, good choice. I look forward to seeing what you produce. And thank you for your wonderful critiques, I've learned much from reading them.
Happy painting!
Debra

[Chuck Yokota]

Steven,
Thanks for your efforts as critiques moderator. Your critiques have always been very helpful to me. Best wishes as you pursue your artistic goals, and I hope to see your postings of your new works soon.