[Aquanet] Gilles and Charles Reid

[Gilles Durand]

Mary,

 

I am happy my mail reminded you of this nice experience!

Actually, and interestingly, for me at least, I had already attended a
workshop 4 years ago with Charles, during which I had a wonderful time
painting alongside him in Portofino and neighboring fishing villages in
northern Italy, and I thought I learned a lot too, but nothing near what I
experienced this time! 

Maybe it's the great people in the group, all experienced artists, most of
them having attended several workshops with Charles, quite a few being at
their sixth one or even seventh one, which made for a very open and exchange
rich atmosphere, maybe it's Charles being as a result even more candid and
specific in his explanation than he already normally is, maybe it's me
having matured as an artist, but I think I have understood much more of the
deeper implications of his way to approach a subject, his process of drawing
and painting and how he handles paint.And I thought I knew, also from his
books and DVDs. Quite humbling., and thrilling at the same time!

 

I fully agree with what you say about Bob Genn's letter, which besides being
marvelously written is very informative, and a quite welcome mind teaser in
our somewhat solitary artistic journeys. It is for me at least, as I
understand some find Bob's prose a bit disturbing at time.The hallmark of
something of value if anything!

 

With kind regards,

 

Gilles

 

 

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From: aquanet-bounces at thedigitalbraintrust.net
[mailto:aquanet-bounces at thedigitalbraintrust.net] On Behalf Of Mary E
Whitehill
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2007 1:16 AM
To: aquanet at cleverwhiz.com
Subject: Re: [Aquanet] Gilles and Charles Reid

 

How Wonderful!  I have had a workshop with Charles Reid, but it was many
years ago.  That was a great experience and you are blessed.  I also
subscribe to Robert Genn's e-mail letter.  I don't always read everything
but have replied a few times.  It is amazing that he is both a marvelous
artist and philosopher and writes so well.  I received one of those requests
for a painting.  I knew it was a scam as the use of first person singular in
lower case is a major clue. When I told him the price he said fine he would
mail me a check, but he did not send an address.  When I reminded him that I
must have his address he then gave me the story of having sent too much
money by mistake and I would be advised what to do.  My reply to him at that
point was simply  Forget it! He still didn't give up and wanted to know what
was the matter. Ha!
M. E. Whitehill wtrclr at juno.com.
Check "What's New" on My web site www.mewhitehill.com

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