Advice for attending Daniel Greene workshop
 

I will be attending Daniel Greene's workshop in February and wonder if anyone can give me any advice (or tips) on what I can expect. I've seen his videos and like the way he teaches, but I'm a little nervous! How can I get the most out of this (expensive) investment in my career (ie. how can I prepare myself during the next few weeks before the workshop)?

Thanks!
Melinda Roeleveld

Melinda,

I can't answer your question, but could you please answer mine?

I posted a question in the "Books and Videos" forum about Daniel Greene's videos. In a nutshell, I wanted to know if they are worth the money, and what to expect from them. No one responded.

Since you've seen them, could you please give me your impressions? I'm thinking about the portrait drawing video.

Thanks in advance,

Jeff

Hi, Melinda,

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Jeff,

Use the "Search Messages" feature to find some of the several discussions and recommendations about Greene's videos.

I'll say here what I've said elsewhere, that you won't be disappointed in any of them. They're easily among the best value-for-money productions I've seen (and I've had a look at a lot of videos over the years.)

If you have specific questions about particular videos, let me know.

I was hoping to jump in here with a workshop question. I really don't mean this to sound silly, but how do you get the wet canvas home, especially if you are flying?

Dear Steven,

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a helpful reply! This Forum is tremendous. I needed to hear what you said. To not be prepared for this workshop with adequate supplies would really hinder my ability to get out of it what I want to get out of it. I had a feeling it was going to be how you described it, but now I think I get the picture! Although it may be difficult to swallow at first, I need someone like Daniel Greene to "tell it like it is". I

Jeff,

The Daniel Greene videos (and books)are definitely worth every penny. You can play them over and over and each time will learn something new. He is very academic and has a gift with words. I find that helpful. Actually, you ought to try your public library. Ours in St. Louis has several of his videos. Perhaps start with the drawing one. If your library doesn't carry it, request it through their Inter-library loan system. It's amazing what they eventually can get for you. That way you can see if you want to invest in his videos. Good luck!

Melinda Roeleveld

Beth, to carry two wet canvasses, you can clip them together, face-to-face, with specially designed clips found in any of the art supply catalogs.

Or you can leave them behind with a workshop friend with a request that they ship them to you when they dry.

Thanks, Melinda. The inter-library loan system was my first avenue. I submitted my request about a month ago, and it's looking like they're not going to be able to get them.

I'm waiting for the Tony Ryder book to arrive any day now. I bought that one from Barnes and Noble's website. I've browsed it enough in the store that I know it's worth it.

Books are great, but there's nothing like watching the process. In some printed demonstrations, step 1 shows a half completed portrait, with no explanation of the process that led up to it. I'm expecting the videos to start with a blank page (or canvas) and not leave out a single stroke.

Jeff, Peggy Baumgaertner's video series is wonderful too!
http://www.portraitartist.com/baumgaertner/video.htm

Thanks Mari.