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Dear gail,
At a recent reception and art show I remarked to another visitor
how much my wife enjoyed her lessons with Gail's group and how
much she enjoyed the interaction and camaraderie with the other
artists.
As our conversation continued it dawned on me that my wife could
paint at home but that she actually enjoyed the closeness that
had developed with the other artists/students in Gail's class
to such an extent that it has become an integral part of her weekly
routine.
I enjoy my golf but we enjoy her painting. I am witness to the
fact that it has brought a great deal of joy to our lives; not
just the occasional sale of a painting but in the pleasure we
share as she paints and shows her personal creations.
Thank you Gail for developing a creative and nuturing environment
for your students.
Julian Wells,
Art Student Husband
Dear gail,
That's a pucker for a big smooch!
Thanks for being so supportive - You've really taught me a lot
even though I haven't put all the teachings down on a painting
yet! I've really enjoyed your class and am looking forward to
the next one, See you on the 31st!
Ron Kegaris,
Brentwood, TN
gail,
Just a quick note to say "thank you" for all your help
and encouragement you've given me. I know at times you must get
tired but I just want you to know I think you are "wonderful",
and I am so thankful for this. I love watercolors and that's also
because of you!
Love Carrie Hodges
Nashville, TN
Dear gail,
What a love you are! You are so extraordinarily generous with
your time, your knowledge and your enthusiasm! I am grateful every
single day that I walked into James Ben Gallery and ran into Daniel,
who was delighted to sing your praises. I thought I might find
a wonderful mentor and teacher. I did. I had no idea I would also
find such a cherished friend.
Sharon Howard
Franklin, TN
Hi gail,
Love your new site!!! Awesome!!! Keep up the great work and thanks
for taking time to teach us neophytes!!!!!!!! best wishes,
Jennifer Beganie
Brentwood, TN
Dear gail,
Just a quick note to thank you again for all the fun art classes.
Your enthusiasm motivated me to get back into painting - I forgot
how much I enjoyed it. I appreciated all the help and tips and
thank you for the push I needed!
One thing I forgot to ask - when do your classes in June (in Brentwood)
start? When you get a chance, please let me know. Again, thenk
you and Best Regards,
Dagmar Langon
Hermitage, TN
Dear gail,
I just want to say thank you again for giving me a deeper understanding
of color. Thankfully, I wont be creating as much mud as having
to scratch too much. I think I may be getting it.
Best Wishes,
Fondly,
Phyllis
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BRENDA BRANNON RECIEVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION
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Hello gail,
Its hard to believe that it has been about two years since i
studied with you in Brentwood. I wanted to share my recent success
with you.
Late August
i entered a watercolor in the 2002 Easter Seals Art Competition.
I received a letter from Easter Seals last Friday which read,
in part: "It is my pleasure to inform you that your lilly
rendering has been selected by Easter Seals for use as one of
the six 2002 Easter seals. The Easter seals will be distributed
to nearly 15 million households nationwide in February."
The goes on to say that my art will be framed and placed on
display at the national headquarters in Chicago. They have also
asked for a photo of me and a biography to put on their website
early next year.
The instruction i recieved from you was crucial in making my
winning entry "come alive". Thank you.
I hope that your classes and workshops are well attended. You
never know who your next success story will be!
Best wishes,
Brenda Brannon.
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Dear gail,
I wanted to share the good news with you that one of my watercolors
has been chosen by Easter Seals to become one of the six 2003
Easter Seals. It is very exciting to have achieved this honor
two years in a row. The 2003 Easter Seals will be distributed
nationwide in February. If you'd like to see my work from last
year along with a short bio, you can visit Easter Seals at this
site:
http://www.easter-seals.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ntl_press_2002artists
For the new painting I used a very limited palette of Antwerp
Blue, New Gamboge, and Rose Madder Genuine for the main body
of the work along with tiny bits of Raw Sienna and Burnt Sienna.
I also used French Ultra with Alizarin Crimson for those "disappearing
purples". As I recall, "disappearing purples"
was the last project I worked on when I was studying with you
three years ago. Ive used it in several projects since. Once
again, you've contributed to my success!
I'm hoping that, despite my busy schedule as a portrait
photographer I'll have the opportunity to study with you again
sometime next year. I'd love to try some new techniques. You
always have something fun and interesting to share with your
students!
Best wishes,
Brenda Brannon.
Dear gail,
August
15th, 1998
I'm writing this to thank you
for your friendship and instruction over the past year. I know
that the name I make for myself in the future will have your
signature at the bottom - and I want you to know that I am grateful
not only for the technical instruction and guidance, but for
the unselfish devotion to the promotion of art which I find
in you. I have encountered many teachers in my life, and only
the rarest have been willing to impart knowledge without reserve.
I have walked away feeling as if they were only willing to show
me the tip of the iceberg - as if I must pay my dues of painful
trial and error in order to gain access to the sacred inner
sanctum. They do not understand the laws of prosperity - and
that by helping others to find prosperity they will in turn
be granted it. You on the other hand have that seemingly innate
sense that allows you to give freely of what you know or have
experienced.
I address all this because it is what makes you a great teacher
rather than a good one. I'm sure that Robert Henri (who??!!)
intended for his philosophies to become absorbed and passed
on from generation to generation, and you are the kind of teacher
I am certain he envisioned as filling those shoes.
I am your grateful student
and friend,
(though you'll never hear me admit that publicly...)
Greg.
Greg, a manager of several horse barns, came to gail in the
Summer of 1997. Greg had just started painting in watercolors
and had seen a show of gail's paintings. He told gail that he
wanted to learn what she knew about color, as he could already
draw beautifully. Greg studied intensely with gail for a year
and worked very hard. Greg was a most unusual student in that
gail could tell him something one time and it was his. With
his own creative ability, he used what he wanted and ignored
the rest. In August of 1998, he moved to Estes Park, Colorado.
He is now a full time watercolor painter and instructor represented
by galleries in the South and Southwest. He has traveled to
Europe painting and selling his work along the way. He has just
illustrated two book jackets, one, HORSES NEVER LIE, published
in April 2000. In less than four months, it became the number
one best selling horse book on amazon.com. The September 2000
issue of Western Horseman, the #1 horse magazine in the U.S.,
did a feature article on Greg. He was juried into the 8th Annual
Colorado Watercolor Society Show.
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