TESTIMONIALS
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John Pack
I just wanted to take a moment to let you know John that I think it is an amazing program you are directing here... truly one of the most rewarding and interesting education experiences of my entire life. I think that your values in life and education are well reflected in the structure and focus of the courses and I admire you for chasing an ideal of education that few have yet to maintain in these times. This has been undoubtedly the best three months of my life! I look forward to possibly writing an article about the school and you once I return to journalism in the States. Thank you for everything: this program, Paros itself, and being who you are.
– A Wilkner
He gave me authentic feed back on my work…he was kind, direct and honest. He encouraged me to take as many photos as possible (these were the days of 35mm film), to have patience and to take more photos !!!! I put down my camera for many years after leaving Paros…but my receptivity to life and my visual awareness only continued to grow. I directed my patience and devotion to the healing arts for many years and found ways to translate John Pack’s teachings into just about everything I did.
– J Root
When I said that Paros was the first time I enjoyed learning, it was because of you – never before (and perhaps since) have I met someone who can so clearly see where someone needs help and guide them accordingly. I remember you as both gentle and fierce, beautiful and smart, fun and easy-going.
–S Ransohoff
I cannot express to you how much you have inspired me, and how much I learned from you. You are the best painting teacher, and teacher in general, that I could ask for. You have superior knowledge of the topics, for which I feel very lucky to have been your student. It is one thing to be an exceptional painter (which you are), and another to be an exceptional teacher. You understand exactly how to explain things so that abstract concepts become accessible to even the most amateur of students. You balance professionalism with developing personal relationships with your students, and are encouraging at the right time, and always, always kind. You made me believe in myself as an artist, and made me want to be immersed in this magical world of creation.
–S Mautz