Artistry Retreat ReviewsArtistry Retreat and Artistry GARTEL SeminarEducational and Motivating After attending your Artistry Retreat, I just had to write and tell you what a wonderful experience it was. Meeting and being taught by both you and Laurence Gartel was so educational and motivating. I have been home a week and have already started implementing many theories I learned. I have taken other classes in Painter that were taught by people well known in the world of professional photography and although I did gain knowledge from every class I have taken, I feel your method of teaching and deep understanding of the nuts and bolts of the program mixed with your true artistic talent gave me more than I have gotten from any other class. I hope people will not be misled by it being called a class in basic Painter. There is much to be gained by spending 3 days in a class with you for invested photographers and artists of all levels. The extra two days I signed up for to learn about marketing with well-known artist Laurence Gartel I feel was such a gift to myself and my career. I can't wait to put all that I learned 100% into action. Last but in no way least, I am so excited to have been there to see you and your work represented for the first time in a New York gallery. Congratulations, Karen Sperling! Thanks so much...and watch me grow! Marsha Cairo, photographer and artist Karen Sperling Wonderful Instructor I attended Karen's class at the PPA affiliate schools (MARS) in Cape May, NJ this year. Karen is a wonderful instructor. She knows her work, and conveys her instructions in a manner that is is structured but not overwhelming. My very first "painting" that I created to show at a bridal show received rave reviews from potential brides. In fact - I told the subjects of that print that I had a surprise for them when they picked up their previews from their wedding. When they walked in the studio, their first response was WOW - that's cool - WOW that's us!! They bought a framed 16x20 on the spot!! I think that Karen Sperling would be a fine addition to the list of PPA instructors, and I would highly recommend her talents. Theresa Terilli PPA Certified Photographic Images LaGrangeville, NY 12540 845-677-9621 Karen Sperling Excellent Artist; Outstanding Communicator To whom it may concern; I am writing this letter on behalf of Karen Sperling who was the instructor for the Painter workshop at the recent MARS workshop in Cape May, New Jersey. I am a photographer of over 30 years who, two years ago switched to a digital workflow with the intention of producing archival giclees of my library of photographs. At that time I had no computer savy and knew nothing of Photoshop, Painter, software rips, color management, Raw files or any other aspects of a digital workflow. I embarked on an extensive 18 month series of studies at various centers around the country. In my opinion Karen Sperlling exhibits the wonderful trait of being more than an excellent artist, but is an outstanding communicator as well. She is both patient and informative to whatever depth required by the individuals in her class. She can see the individual needs and attend to them while keeping the group moving at a pace that is exciting to everyone. In my opinion, another of her best qualities is an engaging personality and a great sense of humor that is liberally appliied through the workshop. I would highly recommend Karen to any group or individual that is considering taking advantage of her multi faceted talents. Sincerely yours, Bruce Keyes bkeyes @ cableone.net Karen Sperling Well-Organized I took Karen's class at MARS. She was very easy to listen to for a week, was well organized, humorous and kept us on track (not an easy thing to do). I felt everything she reviewed that week was helpful in learning Painter. Sincerely, Barbara Glaeser Certified Professional Photographer 2426 Linden Lane Silver Spring MD 20910 301-565-4900 www.barbaraglaeserphoto.com Karen Sperling Marvelous and Patient Teacher Dear Karen, It was a pleasure for me to meet you and be a participant in your Artistry Retreat. I thank you for allowing me to attend and for the foundation that I have acquired in Painter. You were a marvelous and patient teacher who I thought presented a complex program in a way that made getting started that much easier. As I alluded to in the beginning, I have had Painter for awhile, but have not really ever gotten into it in a meaningful way. Now, I think, I can move on and actually put it to use. When I get there, hopefully soon, I will forward you one of my 'masterpieces'. I wish you the best of wishes for a successful showing at your gallery show in April. From what you showed, I think, you have some unusual and creative pieces that should show well. If you have the time and remember, let me know how it all turns out. Again, thank you for getting me started in Painter. Your Retreat was well worth the time and effort in all respects, as you have an incredible knowledge of a complex program that you present in a very understandable way. Sincerely, Gary McLaughlin Made Back What He Paid to Attend "I made back what I paid to attend an Artistry Retreat several times over with my first portrait. "That's a great return on my investment!" says Grey Darrah. "I completely used everything that I learned from the Artistry Retreat and could never have done this without having been shown all of the basics (and much, much more) by Karen Sperling." Karen Sperling Vibrant InstructorKaren Sperling is one of the most vibrant instructors I have had in Painter.She approaches teaching from a fine arts background which translates into paintings of beautifully balanced color and detail. In Karen's workshop, I was able to layer her clear and artistic instruction with my background knowledge of photography to produce a very pleasing and salable picture. I can't wait to take another course from her. Shirley Miers Ocala, Florida Artistry Retreat: Best Place to Learn Corel PainterThe best place for photographers to learn how an artist wouldapproach using Painter is the 3-day Artistry Retreat. Karen Sperling, with care and discipline, guided us 'artists-in-training' through the migration from digital photography to digital painting, to creating delicate and powerful artwork using Painter. The experience goes beyond words of praise. It's a gift. I learned to think artistically before I acted artistically. And the results showed up on my digital canvas...exactly what I wanted to learn how to create. The Artistry Painter Retreat is truly a foundation experience for photographers interested in learning Painter. Gregory R. Ballerino Artistry Retreat Foundation of Success
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