Clients Comments
I thought I would write to let you know what the family thought of my portrait. The general consensus is that it is brilliant, however, they worry about my "sad eyes". Secretly this amuses me because I believe it is what really makes it me. It has also confirmed my belief that sitting for a portrait - and getting to know your subject - it so very important.
I am especially touched because whether you know it or not you have seen into my soul. I do have a real sadness inside which I try to keep well below the surface. For my friends and family I am happy and laugh a lot. I try to be mindful of others pain and try to discard my own. You have been able to see something which is buried deep down inside which I try to hide and I thank you for your insight. You are truly an exceptional person. Not just for your artistic talent and ability to express it but your innate ability to paint such lovely skin tones while knowing and demonstrating that there is more beneath that skin's surface.
Leanne
I thought I would write to let you know what the family thought of my portrait. The general consensus is that it is brilliant, however, they worry about my "sad eyes". Secretly this amuses me because I believe it is what really makes it me. It has also confirmed my belief that sitting for a portrait - and getting to know your subject - it so very important.
I am especially touched because whether you know it or not you have seen into my soul. I do have a real sadness inside which I try to keep well below the surface. For my friends and family I am happy and laugh a lot. I try to be mindful of others pain and try to discard my own. You have been able to see something which is buried deep down inside which I try to hide and I thank you for your insight. You are truly an exceptional person. Not just for your artistic talent and ability to express it but your innate ability to paint such lovely skin tones while knowing and demonstrating that there is more beneath that skin's surface.
Leanne
Thanks again for your, my, beautiful Art Piece. I can’t stop looking at it. The feeling it conveys is as though she was your child, soft and lovely.
Sue
I love the painting more and more and keep going and have another look and gloat! It is especially nice to know and remember that I watched you work on it.
Alison
I never tire of your beautiful painting Penelope. It has graced my walls for many decades and still I see more and more in it. It lifts my spirits daily.
Dawn
I chose you Penelope to paint my son and daughter in laws portraits because you capture the light in your subjects. I am extremely happy with the painting.
Angela
It seemed an impossible request but you have captured the story I wanted conveyed of my wife and daughter’s close love. Many thanks.
Stan
You are my favourite artist Penelope. You have painted our 4 family members with sensitivity and captured their characters perfectly. They hang proudly with all our other family portraits.
Jelena
It is uncanny how you perceived the real me. Thanks so much. People have remarked on how well you captured my likeness
Mark
Tears of joy came to my daughter’s eyes when she sighted the painting of her and her sister. She loves how you captured them in pastel.
Roz
Students Comments
You have been most generous in sharing your knowledge. Thank you so much--- I enjoyed the workshop immensely.
Jo
Wow! What a wonderful week--- Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Jillian
Thank you for making this week such a friendly, happy, learning experience and for sharing so much with us, I enjoyed it immensely.
Elspeth
Thank you for all the learning and mostly for sparking an interest to explore colour. Schmincke Quinacridone Violet 048B does rock. Turquoise might some day
Ginny
Thank you for giving so much of yourself, your gentle encouragements and help. It has been a very valuable week.
Debbie
What a great week of learning and indulgence. Thanks a million.
Gwen
You have been most generous in sharing your knowledge. Thank you so much--- I enjoyed the workshop immensely.
Jo
Wow! What a wonderful week--- Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Jillian
Thank you for making this week such a friendly, happy, learning experience and for sharing so much with us, I enjoyed it immensely.
Elspeth
Thank you for all the learning and mostly for sparking an interest to explore colour. Schmincke Quinacridone Violet 048B does rock. Turquoise might some day
Ginny
Thank you for giving so much of yourself, your gentle encouragements and help. It has been a very valuable week.
Debbie
What a great week of learning and indulgence. Thanks a million.
Gwen
Teaching Comments
Thank you for giving so much of yourself, for your gentle encouragements and help. It has been a very valuable week
Debbie
What a great week of learning and indulgence. Thanks a million.
Gwen
Thank you for conducting a successful workshop. The knowledge gained from this very informative workshop was appreciated by all on the day. Everyone went home most inspired and eager to start painting. Once again, thank you for your time and for a very enjoyable workshop
Helen, Artist Guild of Australia
Judging Comments
Thank you for giving so much of yourself, for your gentle encouragements and help. It has been a very valuable week
Debbie
What a great week of learning and indulgence. Thanks a million.
Gwen
Thank you for conducting a successful workshop. The knowledge gained from this very informative workshop was appreciated by all on the day. Everyone went home most inspired and eager to start painting. Once again, thank you for your time and for a very enjoyable workshop
Helen, Artist Guild of Australia
Judging Comments
