COMMENTS
(starting from the most recent and all of them unsolicited!)

"Thanks for making my trip so enjoyable! I really appreciated your knowledgeable commentary, your selection of interesting and beautiful places to visit and paint, your great choices of restaurants and picnic foods, your talented banjo playing, and of course your warped sense of humor!!!".... Julie Cohn Workshop Provence.. Debbie D. Marin County, CA

"Well Phil both the painter and his wife thoroughly enjoyed themselves with you and the rest of the group. Thank you so much for all the things you did sussing out the local buses, restaurants, etc etc."... Julie Cohn Workshop Provence... Norm and Anne - Perth, Australia

"Your workshops are the best. We get to meet friends from the your other workshops and we wouldn't miss them at any time. It is a MUST to attend at least one of these workshops. And Mario is now drinking French wine". Barbara and Mario - many workshops! Somewhere in California

"Thanks Phil! I had a complete blast, nice job on the weather. Looking forward to more plein air trips in the future! " Kim English workshop NYC... Sherrie R.L. Nashville

"The workshop was absolutely fantastic. Can't thank you enough and Phil was just a super guy and teacher." Phil Starke workshop John F.. NYC

"I thoroughly enjoyed my time with the art group in France, and experiencing working with real artists. I met some really lovely people and I will definitely be keeping my eye out for any future trips. Thanks so much guys! (Quimper 2011) Jan B- Australia

"I want to thank you once again for all the help you gave us on that last day in Quimper.You were a prince to keep all the chickens herded up and pointed in the right direction and being patient and nice considering the pain you were in because of your tooth! The workshop was terrific and meeting all the eclectic personalities was equally as fun." (Quimper 2011) Char N. Woodbury, MN

"I don't think that I got to say a big Thank You for all you did to make our painting experience so great." (Quimper 2011). Del O. Woodbury, MN

"Dear Phil, The painting experience in Quimper was extraordinary! You picked wonderful sites and I really enjoyed it. It was easy to see how hard you worked to make this all happen, and I really appreciate your effort." (Quimper 2011). Judy E.Houston, TX

"Thank you for such a great workshop in San Miguel! Jeanne was a great instructor! The hotel was wonderful, the restaurants were good, and the weather was perfect! I'm so glad that I signed up for it. I appreciate all of your work and have really enjoyed your fun, down-to-earth nature"(San Miguel, November 2010)....Joan M.. Bozeman, Montana

Thank you, Phil. It was truly a great trip. I know it is like herding cats but you did a fabulous job and made all of us feel very taken care of. I’d love to do another with you (maybe Burgundy?). It was a great group and everyone seemed to have a wonderful time. Let's stay in touch...hugs, Jeanne. (San Miguel, November 2010)...................................................Jeanne M Fort, Collins. CO

"Once again I can not say enough how much fun Brand and I had....all was good ..and we loved Beaune too!" (Burgundy 2010)..........................Haze and Brand S. Oregon

"So good to hear from you! I too had a harder time recovering, but it was worth it! What a fantastic special trip and I learned soooo much and the people including you were the bonus. Thank you so much for putting all this together. Stay in touch. (Burgundy 2010) ...................................................................................................................Varona B. Evergreen, CO

"Hi Phil, Didn't get to tell you a proper goodbye! But thanks again for another wonderful tour, and for putting up with our motley crew!" (Burgundy 2010)..........................................................................................Don L. Portland, OR

"Hi Phil, I just wanted you to know that Mario and I had a great time in Beaune. The workshop was great and so were the artists attending it. We even made a couple of friends. I thought Kim was a very attentive instructor." (Burgundy 2010)....Mario and Barbara F CA

"I am still smiling ear to ear. Thanks for working it out so that I could go." (Burgundy 2010) ...Betty W. Nashville, TN

"It was such a wonderful trip Phil and thank you for all that you did to make it sensational.....I can finally check it off my bucket list"... (San Miguel January, 2010).................................................................Jan C. Scottsdale, AZ

"Thanks for getting the trip together for us and for your good company. We really had a wonderful break from here. I had such a good time and amazed at the compatibility of the group." (San Miguel January, 2010)...............Anne and Jim, Aspen. CO

"Wow, what a great trip. I feel like I've just woken up from a great dream. Hope you're doing well. It's so cold in Atlanta. I want to go back to San Miguel!" (San Miguel January, 2010) ................................................Ginny L. Marietta, GA

"Looking back to 2009, I can say that painting in New York in June with you was one of the highlights for me this year. I just wanted to say hello, and say Thank You!! for organizing that special weekend for us in NYC"....Petra S. Geneva

"We really enjoyed the trip. Bordeaux was a beautiful city and I thought our hotel was very nicely situated. I enjoyed getting to know everyone" (Bordeaux 2009)......................................Susan M. Shreveport, LA.

"I had such a blast painting in the city with you that I think I'll make it an annual trip!" (NYC 2009)... Sherry L. Nashville, TN

"Thanks again for an awesome workshop! You’ve given me the key to opening new doors for myself. I’m full of ideas!!" (Paris 2009) Vi I... Vancouver, BC

Thanks so much for organizing a great adventure (Buenos Aires 2009)! Give my best to Nancy--my new shopping friend! .....Jane B. Tucson, AZ

I had a wonderful time, and would do it all over again. I need another month of sleep first though (Buenos Aires 2009)!.....Mary K. Memphis, TN

It was a great trip--and a wonderful group of people! You were a marvelous guide and leader--and really were so kind and thoughtful to all of us--and we all had something that you "fixed"--thank you--thank you, thank you!.......Millie C Summit, NJ

I wanted to thank you and Nancy for organizing such a lovely trip. The itinerary was absolutely wonderful - loved the mix of towns and villages, great painting spots, and charming cafes and amazing restaurants. Our picnics and the jazz concert were a special treat. And I really enjoyed our group - it was such a nice mix of people, from all over. Theresa is a great teacher - it was great to work with someone who is so enthusiastic and supportive. (Burgundy 2008)

I'm really looking forward to seeing the slides - especially would love to see the group pictures and "Fan" series again. And I really want to send Theresa a note of thanks when you get us the address list. (Burgundy 2008)

If I can save enough vacation time, next year in Provence is very tempting - my mom really perked up when she heard about the mother-daughter teams!" (Burgundy 2008) ......................................................Dr Leung, San Diego, CA

"The trip was just great. Lot's of good people, good music, good painting and good food. Take care and again Dwight and I want to personally thank you for the work you did in putting this together. It's nice to know you"....... Jo Ann and Dwight Brewster, MA

"The trip was great!!! the trip back to the aeropuerto was as seamless as the arrival. we both enjoyed the experience in San Miguel, it was a very good 35th anniversary. I wish I had painted more, but the tourista things and long lunches would have been missed. How do you gather such a compatible group? We feel like we've made lifelong friends, what a blast we had together.I look forward to France in the future. Once again great experience, great people, great organization, great price. The only thing wanting was my talent"...........................Dr. Paul and Cynthia, Tucson, AZ

"Thank you for a wonderful work shop, I have never had a better time. It is culture shock to be back and I miss the wine, the food, the views and the company (not necessarily in that order).I appreciate all of the things you did for us" ..... Lu Ann - Wisconsin

"Just wanted you to know, you did a great job organizing our trip. Merrie and I had virtually no complaints - only praise. And the fact that you speak pretty good French was a Godsend. It went off without a hitch, as far as I could tell. Having had to plan workshops myself with my work at our Medical Center, I know how much work goes into the planning and little details. And it's the smaller details that people often fail to anticipate. You seemed to have it down real well. So again, thanks for putting together a very fine, enjoyable, pleasurable, educational and rewarding experience!" .................................Tom and Merry- Salt Lake City, UT

"Val and I really enjoyed our trip to France. Thank you for all of your planning and organizing. The towns, the landscape and the people are so charming. I hope you continue to take groups to Josselin. The people were so happy to have us there. Thanks again, Deb.".........Debra - Des Moines. IA

"Thank you for absolutely everything. Your expertise, ( fabulous location and hotel) knowledge, (knowing all of the best places to paint) planning ( making everything so easy, evening including Metro tickets), taking us to the different locations really made it comfortable for us. We never had to worry about not finding it!............Lois, Provincetown, MA

"I had the best time in my life, ever! I spend all the time I have telling (when I'm not trying to get some sleep, battling this real estate business, and entertaining house guests for the 4th) how totally wonderful you, Kim, the group, the scenery, food, the French were".................................................................Eileen, Charleston, SC

"I am going to invent a new expression that does not exist in English nor in French: "I fell in friendship with you".yes...je suis tombée en amitié avec toi.You are a warm nice person,and I am glad I met you" ....................Pauline, France

"Your workshops are always excellent, I love the way you arrange to paint in different places so we can enjoy the countryside,whilst keeping a home base, this was my third workshop with you and I hope to come again" .Roxana, British Colombia

"You were a good leader - better than that and I really enjoyed your company"......................Mary, West Bend, WI

"I just wanted to thank you once more for the fabulous time in Provence. Your guidance and good humor created a cohesion and fun group. It was an experience I will treasure forever" ................................... Barbara, Okemos, MI

"What a great workshop. Thanks for all you did to make it so enjoyable for all of us. I'll take a workshop put on by you anytime - even though it was difficult for this southern girl to understand your accent!".......................Nancy

"I had such a great time during the workshop. I learned lots of photography and enjoyed being with people who are so enthusiastic about another culture" .............................................................................Courtney, Chesterfield, Mt Pleasant, SC

"Thank you so much for the wonderful time in France. The two weeks were well planned, the weather lovely and the people terrific. My favorite meal was rabbit!" .................................................................Kayln - Albuquerque, NM

"Thanks Phil. That was a great workshop in Brittany with Ann. And you chose some beautiful spots for us to paint too"..............................Audrey - Echevenex, France

"Just wanted to thank you for all you did to make our trip to France one that I will cherish for a very long time. You went out of your way on several occassions and we really appreciate all that Francoise and you did to make it such a wonderful trip".........................................................................Pam - Alvin,TX

"You don't know what a highlight in our lives your workshops have been; wonderful adventures!"..Dorothy -Sheridan, WY

"A late note to tell you how much we liked our tour with you. You made everything a comfortable adventure" .............................................Libby - Ft. Collins, CO

"I just wanted to say what a wonderful time I had and what an excellent tour you put together. I had the perfect combination of variety, history, culture and charm to keep someone of my attention span completely engaged"........Loretta - Aida, OK

"Thanks so much for organizing an outstanding tour in Brittany for Kim English's class and for scouting out all those interesting places to paint. We had a trip unparalleled by other tours. I want to heartily congratulate you for your sense of humor and patience. You are a really good cat-herder!"..........Cynthia - Manhattan Beach, CA

"I was so nervous about traveling overseas without my husband who has always taken care of all the details... I was so impressed with your kindness - you were great and I now have 20 new friends" ......................................Deann - St. George, Utah

"I enjoyed the entire trip so much. You did a marvelous job of putting it together, informing everyone of the details and carrying it off without a hitch. Thanks for a good trip, delightful places to paint and all the attention" ............Ann - Littleton, CO

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