It's been a long time

[Patricia Joyce]

Thank you, Linda.
The encouragement is appreciated. I seem to do well, when painting from life, but I do not do well at all when painting from an image. I don't have all the snazzy computers and cameras, but I am so in love with painting from life, some day I will afford the time to hire a model. Would like to hire this one back. I loved how regal she sits!

[Alexandra Tyng]

Wow, Pat! This is great--and I'm glad you are finding the time to do it. She has real substance and character.

[Cynthia Daniel]

Sounds like you've made some good career moves in your life! Congratulations on having the gumption to take on such big changes.

I've heard nothing but raves about Marvin's workshops.

[Patricia Joyce]

Thank you Alexandra and Cynthia. I am learning so much, realizing that it takes a long time to build the experience to fill up workshop space, the artists I want to come to Atlanta are the best and so they are booked way ahead, some into late 2008. But Marvin, his classes sell out almost immediately, I guess I thought all the big names would!

Being in Marvin's class for two days I was suprised at how easily the painting flowed and I was thrilled. My painting felt stilted since relocating and the stress of it.

I don't know about you, and I should start a string in the Cafe, but I find I have to work at GETTING in the flow, but once I am there, it is heaven. When one has to work full time, as many of us do, the discipline is difficult for the fatigue.

[Sharon Knettell]

Pat,

A beautiful substantial head. Painting from life is addicting.

I am glad to hear from you and your move sounds like a successful one.