Sargent Notes - Juan Jr Ramirez

Juan Jr Ramirez has just published a collection of notes, observations, and technical details regarding Sargent’s painting technique and philosophy.  35 pages, loose bound, self-published, these are the notes of a self-taught painter in Chicago with a unique drive and passion. 

To me, the artists behind the books and videos are way more interesting than the books and videos themselves.  When people put together something for the purposes of sharing what they know, you can tell a lot about their character.  (I’ll review Kassan’s new video asap too )  At its best, making something for the benefit of others is a way of holding out one’s hand and saying (hopefully: kindly) “come, follow me.” 

Juan’s “Sargent Notes” are available here: http://cgi.ebay.com/Notes-Painting-Methods-John-Singer-Sargent-/190393215371?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Texbook_Education&hash=item2c5451e98b

If you haven’t seen him before, his new website is here: www.JuanJrRamirez.com, and you can follow him on Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=664295189&ref=ts