tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013223824465053663.post5542012885726435859..comments2023-04-28T01:34:21.346-07:00Comments on Paintings by Ethan Cranke: Today's Alla Prima Features My Beloved Professor and Mentor Bruce McGawEthan Crankehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08184555531386028108noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013223824465053663.post-67913078539264661302017-08-07T19:47:15.827-07:002017-08-07T19:47:15.827-07:00Hi Ethan, I just stumbled upon your post about my ...Hi Ethan, I just stumbled upon your post about my dad. Wonderful story. Captures Bruce to a tee. Thank you so much for sharing. --Caitlin McGawAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09914247789409599945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013223824465053663.post-85126007738321342052010-07-30T10:11:46.713-07:002010-07-30T10:11:46.713-07:00Thank you for your very thoughtful and kind words....Thank you for your very thoughtful and kind words. I also consider myself very fortunate to have found my calling with such clarity; many people struggle through their entire lives, wondering what it is that they're supposed to be doing. Thanks again.Ethan Crankehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08184555531386028108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013223824465053663.post-50494436694250696522010-07-29T17:30:17.639-07:002010-07-29T17:30:17.639-07:00Yes never shy away from it. Sometimes we think it ...Yes never shy away from it. Sometimes we think it is egotistical to call ourself an artist, but at the same time our ego is at play when we say we aren't good enough. Your mentor saw inside you and recognized the artist within. The artist isn't just about painting, but everything in its entirety that makes you who you are. All that combined reveals itself in the physical form. You are one fortunate person.Janet Vanderhoofhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15031808807290818475noreply@blogger.com