Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain

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/

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 JeromeTotally 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.

 

     from 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

 


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