| "Your home and studio was a peaceful sanctuary where we could rest and
create. You were both affirming and perseveringly challenging. You never let us retreat back
to our easier, slothful ways of drawing. It was life changing to my approach to drawing -
hard work, but ultimately you taught me a "new way of thinking."
The workshop was beyond comprehension or expectation. We had so much of you - your time,
your trained eye, your gifts as a Master portrait artist. The semi-private lessons made
all the difference. I loved that you could step in at the moment I got stuck and show me
how you would solve the issue. In all of the many years of training at schools of art, universities
and workshops, I have never experienced the one-on-one mentoring that happened that week-end.
Ann, you have been given so many gifts from God, including a joyful spirit. You were careful
in your manner as you examined our work in progress and relentless in your pursuit in bringing
about change. We all left feeling transformed in our skill and were grateful recipients
of the beauty and calm you have created in your lovely home and studio.
My drawings will always have your imprint upon them. Thank You."
—Mary Ann Simmons
"It was a tremendously successful event and certainly helped me turn a very important
corner in terms of my gaining more confidence about drawing and portraits! Ann, your expertise
in communicating the most important and powerful information for drawing/painting people is
truly a gift, especially for those of us who are committed as painters and looking and searching
for that special and meaningful information that just “pulls it all together.” Laura,
your gift for tending to those details that make for a very successful workshop is exceptional!
I really admire that in you! Those skills are often sorely needed in workshops in general
and usually are lacking. It makes all the difference in the world to see that a very personal
touch and administration of handling the workshop are taken care of by very capable hands!!"
Thanks to both of you!!
—Becky Stuart
Pensacola, FL
"Thank you for an unforgettable weekend! I have been a painter most of my adult life,
most of that time I have worked in watercolor. For the past eight years I crossed over to
oil. After viewing the video of you painting your granddaughter, I knew I had to study with
you!
I came to your workshop, thinking I needed help in paint application. You gave me guidance
in that direction and oh, so much more. You taught me how to draw!!!!!! After all these
years of studying with many master, I never heard of your method! With your drawing lessons
I feel so empowered and confident. From now on when I paint a portrait from life, it won't
be a hit or miss likeness. Because of your drawing lessons I feel, without a doubt that
I will achieve a likeness every time!
Thank you Ann! I loved staying at your beautiful home. Laura is a treasure, she made me
feel so comfortable. She is a wonderful assistant. You compliment each other!" —Nina
Fritz
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