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Comment by Megan Edwards on May 26, 2009 at 10:56pm

Hopefully this will post on the ISS Group main group page. Yes, what a luxury to do art (and stay in my right brain) for 10 days. I always feel so buoyant in Taos at the ISS. It's like stepping into another universe where all I have to do is be creative. What fun. I did open a 'courage door' in Taos, though, and now I have ventured into acrylic paint. The other day I posted here "Bird Square". Please comment. It's my first-ever acrylic painting. okay, so...does this painting suck? If so, please tell me. Well, that's okay if it does. I gotta start somewhere...!!! : ^ )...!!! megan

Comment by Norene Simmons on May 23, 2009 at 10:31am

Hello! This was my first time attending ISS too and all I can say is WOW, what a wonderful experience it was! The generosity and encouragement of Fran, Katherine, Skip, Toph and Alex was unbelievable! I couldn't wait to get home and process all my new found information but like Mary was greeted with all kinds of "other stuff." I intend to spend most of this 3 day weekend painting!

Comment by Peg Sandin on May 23, 2009 at 9:55am

I have been inspired since I returned home and have been painting almost non-stop! The dust bunnies love me and are growing everywhere!
I will be posting some new work in the near future and would love comments.
Fran, the lake is beautiful today

Comment by Mary E. Kramer on May 22, 2009 at 8:37pm

This was my first year at ISS, and I can truely say that it was a unique experience! I don't think I've every had 10 days in a row to paint. I loved seeing all the other participants work. The staff was great! Warm and welcoming, full of good advice. What a creative bunch! Very open to ideas, willing to share, lots of ideas floating around in that big room! I came home to a lot of worldly concerns, and have only painted a little, finishing up things. I think I can get seriously into work next week.

Comment by Fran Larsen on August 17, 2008 at 5:11pm

Hi, gang. Please check this out... on the Forum tab there is a new Critique Group just for ISS group members. Here's your chance to get informed comments on works you select from others who have been part of the Intensive Studies Seminar.

Fran

Comment by Sally B. Bailey on August 5, 2008 at 9:28pm

I participated in the Taos ISS this spring, 2008. Fran, by far, was the most helpful. Her insight and subtle suggestions greatly helped me. Sally B. Bailey

Comment by Fran Larsen on August 4, 2008 at 9:14pm

An Online Crit Group? What do you all think? Check out the Forum discussion that is starting.

Comment by le Rinehart on July 26, 2008 at 3:25pm

This was my fourth year of ISS. Every year I look forward to seeing old friends and making new ones. I have found the instructors give me just the right push. If it wasn't for them I would have stopped painting by now. Every year I come home with new energy and determination to be the best I can be! I can hardly wait for 2009 and am so glad they have decided to keep going.
And Fran I'm posting some new art work and I want to see if you can tell me what size brush I'm using?

Comment by Gloria Jean Countryman on July 18, 2008 at 5:03pm

This year was my first at ISS. I approached it quite timidly and humble, unsure of myself more than anything else. However, after the 10 days, I was on a new road to a higher level of understanding myself as an artist. All the instructors, as well as the participants were grand to say the least. I haven't had much time to put into practice what I began at the seminar, but the energy is still with me and I will soon be back in my studio working.

Comment by Julie Quinn on July 10, 2008 at 6:55pm

Hi ISS friends! You wouldn't even believe how much I missed being at ISS this past spring! I'll be there in 2009....no matter how naughty my teenagers are!!! (:

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