Hello Lori:
I'm not sure if you remember me... I took a drawing and painting class with you at Emily Carr. At that time in 2003, I quit my corporate job and was pursuing a career as an artist. Well, five years later, I'm still at it. I remember you being very encouraging and that had pushed me to where I am today. I am now living in Toronto. After leaving Vancouver, I enrolled in an atelier and studied to strengthen my drawing skills. In the beginning of 2007 I left the school and taught myself to paint. The response to my work has been very positive. If you're interested, you can view my work at www.minadelacruz.com.
It has been a tremendous year for me but this would not have been possible without the strong influences that contributed to my success.
Although my interaction with you was but for a couple of semesters, I felt that your encouragements have been instrumental. Thank you.
Yours truly, Mina dela Cruz
Letter from Island Mountain Arts
"Mentoring/ critique session - I recently had the
pleasure of attending a mentoring session with Lori Goldberg.
I had taken a workshop with her in the past and was grateful
to have this opportunity. I brought some of my recent paintings
and my portfolio to Lori's studio. Lori helped me to identify
my style and where my strengths were. What I came away with
was a renewed sense of confidence in my abilities and a direction
on where to focus my energies in the future. I have since
started a new series as she had suggested and am very excited
about some of the suggestions Lori made that might bring out
some of the outcomes I have been trying to achieve. I have
also submitted my portfolio to a gallery that I am hopeful
might represent me.
I look forward to following up with Lori with another mentoring
session in the future to review my progress." Sharleen
Hartfiel
“Lori is an excellent teacher, bringing out the best
in her students and allowing their unique creativity to grow.”
Maggie Witzsche, student & exhibiting
artist
“Lori combines her love of art, philosophy and teaching
to create a unique and incredibly enjoyable learning experience.
My lessons with Lori go quickly and I leave each week looking
forward to our next lesson. I can only imagine with anticipation
what I will be creating with Lori in the years to come.”
Ellensue Gross
"Lori's great talent as a teacher is to help you see beyond
the ordinary, go for the gusto and have fun making art." Bette
Chadwick, Casting Director
“ Lori has been a great teacher and inspiration...
it has been a great journey!” Lianne
Gulka, piano teacher |
