[Jeanine Jackson]

Dear Mike:
Thank you for these inspiring selections.

Last fall, CSOPA made a pilgrimage to the Boston Museum to see the Americans in Paris exhibit and the Boston School painters with brilliant portraitist, Marie Minifie, leading use through the galleries. It was a day to remember!

In August of last year, CSOPA also hosted a three-day advanced portrait workshop with Richard Whitney who is a great teacher in the Boston School of painting. He puts early emphasis on contour and design which is evident here - especially with The Blue Cup. Interestingly, Whitney drew upon examples from the Russian portraitists to drive this point home.

Wonderful!

Jeanine

Note to Cynthia: Your book store is a treasure trove! I ordered three today and will be back!