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03-17-2007, 12:36 PM
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'06 Artists Mag Finalist, '07 Artists Mag Finalist, ArtKudos Merit Award Winner '08
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Location: U.K.
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Dear John
I haven't seen this before, but I am glad I have now. It is technically very good. You have a wonderful sense of space, and the judges comment about how the man is convincingly portrayed as fully involved in his work is spot on. Thank-you for posting it. And congratulations on your super award!
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03-18-2007, 12:12 AM
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!st Place MRAA 2006, Finalist PSOA Tri-State '06, 1st Place AAWS 2007
Joined: Oct 2004
Location: Kernersville,NC
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Dear Mike, Julie, Janel, Alex, Marcus, David and Thomsin,
Thank you all for your kindest congratulations. I know that you all know the struggles that we contend with on a daily basis just in portraiture but adding to that the business side can sometimes be disheartening. Getting started is not easy.
Fortunate for me I have a sales background that tells me that when I receive a "no" I understand that I can rejoice because that's another "no" I can get out of my way. And that gets me closer to a "yes".
This is one of the "yesses" (is that a real word?)
It's getting late and I wanted to acknowledge all of you but when I start to make up words I know it's time for me to go.
By the way Happy Irish Furniture Day to you all. (Pattie O'Furniture)
Ok, I'm gone.
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John Reidy
www.JohnReidy.US
Que sort-il de la bouche est plus important que ce qu'entre dans lui.
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03-18-2007, 03:00 PM
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It really is a terrific painting and I'm not surprised you won.
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03-18-2007, 09:50 PM
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!st Place MRAA 2006, Finalist PSOA Tri-State '06, 1st Place AAWS 2007
Joined: Oct 2004
Location: Kernersville,NC
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Thank you so much Michele,
I'm a BIG FAN of yours and what you say means a lot to me. Thanks again,
John
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John Reidy
www.JohnReidy.US
Que sort-il de la bouche est plus important que ce qu'entre dans lui.
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03-19-2007, 01:26 AM
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Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Congratulations, John, this is terrific news!
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03-20-2007, 09:21 AM
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SOG Member
'02 Finalist, PSA
'01 Merit Award, PSA
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Joined: Jul 2001
Location: Greensboro, NC
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John--
Fantastic!
All the best--TE
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"The dream drives the action."
--Thomas Berry, 1999
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03-20-2007, 07:54 PM
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!st Place MRAA 2006, Finalist PSOA Tri-State '06, 1st Place AAWS 2007
Joined: Oct 2004
Location: Kernersville,NC
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Thank you, Tom,
You are aware of my start and some of my struggles and I have always appreciated your helpful advice and experience. I hope you don't mind me dropping your name but I do credit you not only here but in many conversations I have regarding my path. Your "you've got it" meant a lot to me.
Thanks for the acknowledgement.
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John Reidy
www.JohnReidy.US
Que sort-il de la bouche est plus important que ce qu'entre dans lui.
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03-20-2007, 09:05 PM
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SOG Member
FT Professional
'04 Merit Award PSA
'04 Best Portfolio PSA
'03 Honors Artists Magazine
'01 Second Prize ASOPA
Perm. Collection- Ntl. Portrait Gallery
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Location: Great Neck, NY
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Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy!
Congratulations John,
You've come a long way since you showed up at my Greensboro critique session. Wow! You've overcome far more than your fair share of obstacles; most people would have simply wilted, but not you. I am so proud to know you and am honored and flattered by your kind words on my behalf.
My friend, you deserve all the success in the world and more!
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03-26-2007, 12:40 AM
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Location: Cincinnati, OH
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Bravo John!
Marvin and Tom are two great teachers/mentors and you get a lot of the credit too - well lots and lots and lots!
Way to go! Hard work certainly pays off 
Beth
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