"I would like to thank you for a great workshop where you really got us to question a whole lot of our perceptions and attitudes to painting. Your commitment and enthusiasm were really inspirational and your teaching method forced us to think about how we progress through the stages of picture making.
Best of luck,"..........Tadhg O'Scanaill, Ireland, July 19, 2010
"John and I love being at Barry's workshops and have learned so very
much from him. Barry is by far the best teacher that I personally have had
in many years of study. We both would make the trip just for his lectures." .........Lynn
B., Atherton
"Although I am a professional painter with many, many years of experience
I was inspired in the BJR painting workshop. Barry is a fine artist, is well
organized, and is a dedicated teacher.” Ann W., Carmel
"Barry clarified and simplified the elements of plein air painting so
well in his 3-day workshop that I felt I had made a year's worth of progress!" .........Pati
S., Pebble Beach
"I've been a painter most of my life and have a BFA. Barry's workshops
have been enormously helpful in enabling me to break through to another level
and finally solve chronic, frustrating problems in my work. His clear, straightforward
and objective instruction cuts to the chase and facilitates rapid progress.
I am a much stronger painter than I was when I started working with Barry." .........Peggy
B., Santa Cruz
"Watching Barry paint
was unlike anything I've seen before- very inspiring. He has a unique mix of
meticulous planning and spontaneity. I was so inspired that I had to paint "the
new way" one more time before leaving the area. Thanks Barry. " .........Lisa
M., Point Mugu
"Truly completely welcoming
to painters at all levels. Well-paced, wonderful teaching, great mix of time
to paint and time to learn together." .........Judy L., Pebble Beach
"Compared with other instruction I have had, Barry's instruction was
more comprehensive, clearer, more concise. He concentrated on teaching more
than demonstrations, which was much more helpful. Barry 's publications are explicit and so enlightening. I think
Barry has done a wonderful job with both his workshops and his publications,
bringing his experience into each. Both are much more intense and comprehensive
than most workshops and publications. " .........Linda L, Carmel Valley, CA
"I appreciate Barry’s dedication to clear, practical
teaching and am looking forward to a big dose. I still share about
the huge difference in my painting immediately following Barry’s workshop. I’m
so grateful that he does not sacrifice real learning/improvement to save
feelings. Artists get plenty of encouragement from families and buyers. A
trained and *honest* artistic eye is rare and valuable. Thanks." .........Elisabeth
M, Sardinia, Italy
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