Sydney

[John Crowther]

Stunning portrait, and a terrific article. Very valuable. Alas, The Artist's Magazine has a history of terrible color reproductions, which would seem to negate the whole point. I remember some reproductions of Impressionist paintings a few years back that were dark and murky, completely losing the beautiful light in the originals.

[Marvin Mattelson]

Thanks John & John. As someone who worked as an illustrator for 30 years, I guess I'm somewhat immune to the ravages of reproduction but there is always a little sting from the falloff. As an illustrator I had the ability to compensate for printing, but when I do my portraits, it's only the original that I'm concerned with, which in this case looks light years better. But in the end, a bad reproduction is better than no reproduction at all. However, I am most grateful to the Artist's Magazine for giving me the opportunity to share some of my painting and philosophy with fellow artists.

[Patricia Joyce]

Anyone still interested, there is room in Marvin's 12 day workshop in Cleveland, OH at the Cleveland Institute of Art June 4 0 16th in the brand new studio at CIA. Call Lisa Kramer-Reichel to register Monday, at 216.421.7461. Let me know if you have questions!