Marvin Mattelson Workshop Portrait

[Enzie Shahmiri]

Hi Pat, the pleasure was all mine. I sort of miss the unbearable heat (118F+), don't you?

I thank you for your kind words regarding my work. I struggle like crazy to get the image to posted correctly and will have to read through all those "how to threads".

By the way Prague or "Praha" was awesome. I recommend this place highly for architecture and history buffs. ALso had a wonderful Alfons Maria Mucha" Museum Master of Art Nouveau.

Yesterday I spent some time remixing the palette. Actually, I should say a lot of time, since I can't manage to whip that one out in a speedy fashion as of yet. This is in preparation of a new painting of a young Arab boy. I am interested to see how easy Marvin's palette works on Olive Skin tones. The thread about vignettes was just is too tempting to leave this technique unexplored. So watch out for my cries for help!

[Enzie Shahmiri]

Dear Chris,

Wau, - I am not worthy of such praise! You should have seen me on the 1st day. I was a step away from breaking into tears. I faltered at the "Wash In", of all places, and could not fathom how to go on. Marvin had a very puzzled look on his face and just told me to carry on in whatever manner made me comfortable and to relax. The next day, things just fell into place and I was myself again. WEIRD, hugh?!

It's good to be back and I hope to be able to contribute on a more regular basis. No trips are planned and there should be ample time to share all the valuable information that I have gained from all these wonderful workshops.