12/08/2007 22:31:21

Yes I took a 5 day workshop with him in April of 07 and he totally changed the way I appoach my art and the process. I had a blast everyday and I would greatly encourage you to take one of his workshops. I can hardly wait until he returns to MN for a marketing workshop. I would take his workshops everday if I could. I learned so much from him and had so much fun. His energy level is amazing. And his work speaks for itself. I have taken several workshops, but non as entertaining, educational and full of GOOD STUFF than his. He truly cares about your work and you as an artist. I cannot say enough about him, except you have to take a workshop if you get the chance.

12/08/2007 10:13:23

Oh Yes,  The sell, sell, sell is quite the challenge.  I am working on that, too.  I just turned "pro" 2 years ago- ha!  That sounds so funny- but, seriously, I am working on marketing more and more.  I'ts a real challenge and can be discouraging, but I love this job so much that I know I will just keep painting all of my life.  It's who I am.  I think you know what I mean. 

12/07/2007 10:47:57

Yes, this is fascinating. I left another comment.

12/07/2007 09:18:20

I liked and appreciate your comments to my last blog. I agree with you. I did comment on your comment if you want to read it.  I, also,  have always heard we should study the work of others.  There comes a point where we have to know when to stop studying "them" and become "me".  We  have to learn how to take the idea and make it ours rather than follow their recipe.

12/07/2007 07:33:34

Hello again Jen!

 

Thanks for the nice comment on my painting "Distressed Figure & Blue Window".  I too like paintings that keep your attention and reveal more to you the deeper you look.  

 

Keep on creating those beautiful works!

 

-Jendria 

12/04/2007 10:58:41

I'm Brilliant? !  Yeah!!! That's good to know Deb.  Just kidding.  I'm much more humble than that. I do appreciate your critiques and encouragement. I'm working on the sell, sell, sell.  It's harder than it looks! 

Owosso is in the middle of the "Mitten" about a half hour away from Lansing. If you see the UP, You've gone too far.    

12/04/2007 10:08:51

Jen-  your use of acrylic paint just sends me.  I love the way you use color and texture.  Brilliant!  I hope you sell, sell, sell!

p.s.   where is Owosso?  Up in the UP?   we were just there this summer...

12/03/2007 11:06:32

Hello again,

 

Thank you for the compliments on my work!  "Dark Portraits" is one of my favorite "surprises".  Your encouragement and appreciation of one of my more expressive pieces means a lot to me. 

 

All the best!

 

-Jendria