Zachary, Daniel Greene's class

[Josef Sy]

Hi Chris,

I have a question. When you paint from life, how far are you from the model? I am always too shy to go up to the model for a closer look. Especially if it is a group doing from life.

[Chris Saper]

Do not be shy. It is expected that you will walk up to the model to get a closer look at what you can't see clearly from your easel.

I get as close as I can! In this particular setting there was no model crowding, so I would estimate about 8-9' or so. However, when I got to open studio this week, there were already about 10 people there, all in a big clot, set haphazardly, so I ended up three tiers back, maybe 20'. I couldn't see worth a darn, and it was an obstacle course to try to walk up for a closer look.

[Debra Jones]

I must say Chris, this is Zach indeed!

I am probably posting too early but I am going to look for more demos from the class. I hope there will be more. This is exciting for the pose, which is so strong and such a departure from the standard portrait. I am quite excited seeing someone come out of a portrait workshop without the obligatory triangle on the shadow cheek. Your own talent and expertise make it strong but it is wonderful seeing the stretch of learning a different mode.

[Mai Ly]

Dear Chris,

I don't know how I missed this one, but I really love this piece! I really like the strong contrast between the shirt and the background, as well as the pose of the subject himself. I don't know when I can achieve something like this in 7 hours!

I do have a question about the Daniel Greene's workshop (since I am going to his summer workshop). You mentioned about your name being called alphabetically in the morning and then in reverse order in the afternoon. Does that mean that you have two different poses going on in the same day (if you happen to chose a different easel?)? I don't know if this is a silly question, but as you may know, I have not been to any classes or workshops before, so I really don't know what to expect.

Sincerely,

Mai

[Chris Saper]

Dear Mai,

Yes, there was one model every morning and a different model afternoons, but I don't know how the summer sessions work.

You might want to review this helpful thread.

[Cynthia Daniel]

Chris,

I don't know how I missed this thread. Congratulations on a beautiful portrait. I just love your use of color. I hope we'll be using this one on your new site.

[Linda Ciallelo]

Chris this is beautiful. It's a very classy oil sketch. Whatever you are doing here, keep doing it.

[Heidi Maiers]

Chris and Debra,

I see that the three of us attend workshops at the Scottsdale Artists School. I recognized this model right away - he posed for the portrait sculpture workshops as well. I wish I would have made a bust of him, but since there were two models that day, I chose this lovely Spanish woman instead who was modeled over a 2 day period. Your work is stunning and a great likeness to boot!

[Debra Jones]

She was also the model for my Sally Strand class.
My piece is not so descriptive. I think her name was Patricia, am I close?
This is from an open studio. Who did you study with... Glenna?

[Heidi Maiers]

Hi Debra - I thought one of you might recognize her. Her name is Pat Rios - so right you are. Here is her photo. I love this painting you did of her - she is such a sweet gal.