Testimonials
A word of thanks and
appreciation. I had always wanted to paint.My results were so poor that it was discouraging. I
took your class in September and since then have not stopped drawing and
painting: sketch book, still life, live model, watercolor,
oil, and my progresses are constant and a constant source of satisfaction and
pleasure.
This would not have happened without
your initial training.Thank you to your mother and yourself !Warmest Regards, JeanTimsit jean.timsit@wanadoo.fr
http://annedarbyparker.blogspot.com/
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Brian,
Just wanted to
drop you a line to say once again, "Thank you!" for coming to
Sedona June 2006 and giving your basic drawing class.
When I took
your class that year I was a flight attendant.
I took an early retirement this summer as my long commute from Payson, AZ
to O'Hare was getting to be too long for me. Well, I retired the end of
July this year, took a month off and started to look for my next job. I
was hired in September as an art illustrator!!! I
was shocked, that as a beginner, I would get the job (my boss does not know I
am a beginner.) And God has blessed me exceedingly with this job as
after travelling for a living for 38, almost 39 years, I now work at HOME!! I love drawing and I love being
at home and this new job affords me both.
But thanks to
you (and please extend my thanks to your mother, whom this all started
with!), I am now able to do both draw and stay at home and get paid for it!! You have another success story for your teaching.
So now I am not just doing a job, but starting my next
career: art. Thank you.
God bless
Beverly Samp samp@npgcable.com
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Brian, I came home and couldn't stop
talking about what a great teacher you are. My wife is a teacher so I
know how difficult it is to express thoughts in a meaningful and understandable
way. I admire your patience. I am drawing. I really enjoy
it. I cannot believe how time flies when I draw. It makes me feel
good. So, I'll draw as much and as often as I
can. I have a greater appreciation for art and artist as
a result of taking your course. Now if I could only get my hand to
stop shaking!
from Gary Wright - Oct 2006
Gary Harding's 5 day and Advanced Class
drawings:
http://www.garyrhardingdesign.com/drawpaint.htm:
gary@garyhardingdesing.com
Hi Brian:
Just wanted to let you know that Sarah (your
Sedona class last summer) applied and was accepted to
Booker T. Washington High School for the visual and performing arts, a magnet
arts school in Dallas.
We had her apply as an out of district student which
hurt her odds, but she made it anyway. They took 2
out of district students. She is very excited. Her portfolio that
she presented was very good. Our local high school art teacher looked at
it before she presented it and told her that her drawing skills as an 8th grader were as good as his 11th grade students. A testament to Drawing on the Right Side. Hope to see
you in a class again. We will be back, or at least Sarah will.
Hope all is well with you. Thanks.
Greg Wright
I would
love to comment on what an
incredible class it was for me-I only wish I could have taken it
earlier in my life- It really helped in so many ways-The following
weekend I had the opportunity to see a fantastic exhibit at the
Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco-I could really see how some of
the artists approached drawing and painting, which I would never have
noticed before-Please keep me informed of your other classes and when you
return to San Diego-
Sincerely-Debbie Coplan
Hello
Brian,
It's
the morning after Friday and I am in state of disbelief. Am I
the same person who drew those pictures: Stravinsky, a hand, a chair, the
angular porch, Matthew's profile, and my "before and after"
self-portrait? I think "surprise" is a better word to describe
my state.
Before the class, I was not sure if I should
take the class; not sure if I ought to take a chance;
and not sure if it's merely a whim, a waste of $2000 plus (plane trip and
all)? There in Santa Barbara,
I knew it was worth it.
Now in Fairfield,
CA, I still know it was worth: I was worth it. Still, there's
this new state of disbelief after the course: "Do I take the
chance again?" I don't believe
it....
I made copies of the pictures
I drew. I am sending it to my friend Mike in Germany (he asked for one). I
am sending one home for my brother, Joe and my
mother, Antonia, to see. I told my brother who
believes that drawing is a kind of magic, a talent, and not a
skill. My mother would probably think it's
too expensive or a waste of time. I framed my second self
portrait with a reduced version of the first self portrait on
the front right corner. It's proof
that my hands drew and eyes saw and my brain put it together. I
need all my witnesses.
Anyway, I am grateful for your guidance, your
line or stroke, or drawing, or erasure that led me to draw further and to
define what I saw.
The one thing I regret is not staying
longer for our dinner. It would have placed better closure to the
whole experience. Next time I'll know
better. Overall, I want to thank you, to thank the class, and to ask
advice on how to keep drawing. Right now, I am thinking of repeating
the exercises in the course to solidify and to own what I
learned. I need to figure out which eye to use and to develop the skill
of sighting. I know that solitude is important but I also know that art
needs nurture. I hope you can advise me on what the "right
nurture" is. If it's too much to ask, don't
give it. But a "little line or
erasure" would help now and then.
John Maningas
bluegreen@yahoo.com
From: Elizabeth Eisner
<thelibrary@knology.net>
Date: May 31, 2006 7:16:32 PM EDT
To: BB4art@aol.com
Subject: Thank You and Slide show.
It
always surprises me that when I am with a group of unknown folks, working on an
intense project and at a fast pace, that a bond can develop so quickly. I miss
some of them. But the photos make me feel
not so lonesome for them and you.
I
had a show and tell session with my drawing chums, today.
They
all were asking about the various classes that you had. I'm going to get them copies of the list. I know that I will be back and I do think there just might be one
or two others from Augusta
coming with me.
Oh,
yes, they thought that the week greatly improved my drawing abilities!
Thanks,
again, for everything....you know, its not just a
drawing class that you teach............
My
best regards to you, Betsy Eisner
Hi Brian,
The minute my husband saw me get off the plane he couldn't believe how much my look had changed. Not literally but in my eyes and in my self-confidence.
The week has change my whole life in the way I look
and observe anything I draw. Before I left for your class I started a painting of an angel and my interpretation
of Saint Jerome.
Totally lost. I came back(thank
God for paint) and covered and repainted using what I learned in class.
It was unbelievable the attention I got from other artists who couldn't believe the change in my work. Not only was
the material and theory great, but the way you teach is incredible, never
making me feel as though my drawing might be the worst or that I couldn't do it. Your
inspiration has allowed me to make such great strides in
such a short amount of time, Thank You. Have to hit the husband up for
the January painting class.(LOL).
Again Thank You and regards to Roya,SheilaSheila
Peters StudiosSheila Peters, OwnerPhone: 585-314-1716eMail:
speters@rochester.rr.com
from Colin - Cambridge
August 2005:
Firstly thanks again for the course, it has
opened up new possibilities for me even if it never earns me a cent. I
have kick started my drawing efforts by asking friends and family to send
me photos of themselves to do. I will be publishing my work on this web page. http://homepage.mac.com/colin_mcgowan/PhotoAlbum9.html.
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Bob Cook - NYC July 2005
http://www.bobandzeina.com/painting.html
I noticed
that it seemed helpful to you if you got endorsements from satisfied students
and so as one of the most satisfied, I submit the following. There are a tremendous number of self improvement books and courses these days which promise
transformation of the reader or student. Generally, they fall flat which is why I was so impressed with Brian’s course:
“Drawing on the right side of the brain.” I’m a
business manager taking a year off and while I had always enjoyed art, I
couldn’t draw more than a stick figure. I tried some of the exercises in
Betty Edwards’ famous book of the same name and made so much progress that I
elected to try the course in the New York City venue. I
was one of nine students and was able to not only experience
amazing development in my ability but to see it blossom in the others. We
made friends and learned from each other despite disparate backgrounds ranging
from an art teacher to a computer software developer. I can comment on the NYC
venue in that it’s great to spend a week in the SOHO area of NYC which is
vibrant with cultural and shopping resources. I came from Virginia and although my
wife did not attend the course, she really enjoyed the trip to the City. I’d be happy to talk to any prospective student by email bobcooktexas@gmail.com or phone 540-520-2325.
from Estelle - estelle.slon@verizon.net
July 2005
Hi Brian,
I've
just returned from a fabulous vacation at the shore and I wanted to write to
you right away to let you know how much I enjoyed the class and how much
you have inspired me. I drew several pictures while at the beach, something I
never would have done had I not just completed your class. I am really
feeling great about the whole experience. I am so impressed with the
results. If you would like to add me to your list of references to
give future students I would be thrilled and honored to talk about how
absolutely wonderful and motivating your teaching is.
I will be back for more classes soon.
Regards,
Estelle
202-387-3634
I found the course in Cambridge to be a life changing experience
and it
has caused me to look at other areas of my life
where I think I really
ought to be able to do something but have, over the years, assumed I
lacked ability. I am presently looking for a
course for people who think
they cannot sing but really can.
Best wishes,Graham
Cook
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Hay
Brian this e-mail may sound a little strange my name is Luis Hernandez I first
read your mothers book in 1995 while I was incarcerated
in the federal correctional facility in Florance Colorado in solitary
confinement. from the moment I opened and read the first page
I was hooked this in turn helped me cope with the situation I had put myself in
Ive followed the instructions to a tee the countless
hours and days did not matter from that moment on my life has changed.my incarceration ended in 2003 that summer I had my
first art exhibit I showed twenty pieces my medium is pencil .Your probably
wondering what my crime was it was conspiracy to distribute marijuana.
So Brian if you get the chance Please let your mother know that she made a
profound difference in my for this I will always be
thankful. Give me a call my cell is 269-4208857 or call me at my office
269-9652935 tell the person that answers the phone you would like to speak to lou I own the company.
Taking the class with you this summer
has opened my eyes wide to seeing the world differently. Not
just in my drawings and not just when looking at something around me, but in
how I think about solving problems.
Building on the right-mode/left-mode concept, I think that exercising both
modes makes for a stronger whole. It's another path to
full body health and well-being. It's building brain
synapses. Thank you for teaching me how
to access the rest of my brain!Regards
to your family,
Laurie
