Bill Whitaker April 2006 Scottsdale Artists' School

[Richard Bingham]

Just to give equal time to our other awesome model, here's my effort with Lindsay as the subject at the end of the course.

I wish everyone who attended could post their works, all were remarkable. Watching Bill Whitaker paint is something everyone who works in oils should see. It was a great week, tremendously valuable to me!

[Maria Nemchuk]

And this is my version of the beatiful Alexandra. I hope Chris post hers soon

[Chris Saper]

Ok, well here's mine. What a wrestling match, me and that paint. I loved putting so much paint on my canvas.

[Ngaire Winwood]

Chris, I have just found this thread. Wow you guys are so lucky to have time with Bill.

Alexandra is gorgeous, what a model you have at your fingertips.

Chris, your painting has not only a great vitality but a confidence that shines through.

You can do my portrait anyday, either a quick or a long version, I won't discriminate, I just love those brushstrokes of yours!

[Linda Brandon]

These are such wonderful paintings! What struck me the most about this class was how Bill was able to coax artists into doing their best. It was an immense gift for me to watch everyone at work and to see how Bill helped everyone with their specific strengths and weaknesses. He is truly an exceptional artist, teacher and human being - the Right Stuff triple threat all around.

[Alexandra Tyng]

Wow, it looks like you all had a great time! One of these days I'm going to get to one of these workshops. Your work is beautiful, everyone. Chris, I'm in awe of how you handled the turning planes of her forehead and cheek, with the thicker paint.