[John Reidy]

Julie,

It was a real pleasure meeting you and thank you so much for your kind words. Your painting is beautiful and the color is excellent. The post here is close but can't do it justice.

I am so pleased to have attended the workshop lecture. Marvin reinvigorated me and validated some issues that I was struggling with. I give Marvin my highest regards for his generous nature to share with us. I know you agree.

I am looking forward to exchanging posts with you and give my best to Patty and my congratulations.

As a side note later that evening I received a commision and am planning my next trip for a meeting with the mother for a painting of her two daughters. The couple are friends whom I stayed with that night and they were interested in my reason in visiting the workshop. I had my portfolio and "ta-da" things fell in place with much credit going to Marvin not only for creating my reason to go to Atlanta but for energizing my marketing/selling side. If you can, please pass on the good news to Marvin for me (better yet, I'll tell him myself).

I love it when a plan comes together.