Testimonials and Reviews
Praise for Morgan Samuel Price’s Artwork
"Morgan Samuel Price’s landscapes are composed of keen observation and observed fact. Masterful technique and love of paint allow her to express feelings for light and shadow cast by the moving sun. The work has a freshness and delight of the artist’s faith in nature."
— Walter Randel
"Morgan Samuel Price is among the best of the true plein air painters of today, that is to say, artists who paint outdoors with the full conviction that the only way to capture the true, fluid effect of natural light is to paint outdoors, amidst that specific light."
— Jean Stern, PhD., Executive Director, Joan Irvine Smith Museum of California Impressionists
On Morgan’s book, Turn On the Light: A Touchstone of Plein Air Painting:
“Each of the more than 200 paintings illustrated in this book was painted by Price. They are all remarkable, with a good number of them approaching superb. These delightful paintings shimmer with light, not just bright light, but light with the full force and beauty of a specific temporal fragment of the day.”
Student Testimonials: Workshops & Instruction
An Unmatched Learning Experience
"The 5-day workshop with Morgan Samuel Price was the single best experience in helping me take a 'leap' in my painting skills. Morgan shares more information than I have encountered with any other instructor. She covered everything from design to the pressure used when holding your brush. Each critique was very specific to each artist. She was enthusiastic, energetic, and always available. I would wholeheartedly recommend studying with Morgan!"
— Laura Buxo
Mastering the Fundamentals
“When booking a workshop with Morgan Samuel Price, you probably thought to yourself: ‘I want to paint like her, period.’ Then in the presence of the artist, you realize that she is totally open and fresh and not overbearingly didactic. Morgan emphasizes time and time again that only two things matter: design and values. Serve the design with values, and your painting will be successful. That is what I retain from Morgan’s workshops. Not to mention her most engaging personality.”
— Jean-Pierre Jacquet
A Passionate & Generous Teacher
"Morgan Samuel Price is the most giving and generous teacher that I've had the pleasure of studying with! Morgan is not only an accomplished, masterful artist and esteemed judge, but she is also a highly respected teacher! She is thrilled to help you learn and retain skills that will propel YOU to a higher level of personal success! My life changed after my first 5-day workshop, and I had to go back for more!!!"
— Michelle Held
Personalized Guidance for Every Student
"Dear Morgan, I'm taking this opportunity to thank you for a most amazing workshop here in Naples, Florida. Your warm welcoming smile and genuine interest in getting to know each and every student set the stage for the individualized teaching that took place over the next few days. You are not only a wonderful artist but a wonderful woman as well. I feel so fortunate to have studied with you, and look forward to doing it again."
— Karen
The Art of Brushwork
"One of the things I learned from watching Morgan’s demos was her attention to brushwork. Every single stroke was different and deliberate. When I asked Morgan about her brushwork, she said that there were 22 decisions made with each brushstroke. That was amazing itself, but even more so when she could actually NAME them. I went home and practiced my brush strokes, used her DVDs, and read her book more than once. My painting has changed more in one year than it had in the previous several years. Morgan is an incredibly generous teacher. She tells you exactly what you need to know to improve your painting skills."
— Terry Mason
Transforming Your Artistic Perspective
"Your ability to look at what most of us would consider to be a mundane view and transform it into a beautiful painting is amazing – your comments about ‘it’s all about how you view it’ made total sense when we were all able to watch your step-by-step demos! Your knowledge in all areas of landscape painting was so well translated verbally, and you were able to meet all of your students at their own particular level of experience. A totally worthwhile and very enjoyable experience that I would highly recommend!"
— Mary D. Buenting
A Master of Teaching & Technique
"Along with being a great painter, Morgan is very articulate and thoughtful in all her painting. There are many great painters, few of whom can also teach—Morgan is one of them. She sticks to basics: values, values, values, and design. Without a genuine understanding of these two concepts, painting a successful picture is impossible. She is attentive to each individual student, always patient and generous in her advice. She helps you from start to finish—whether it’s battling the challenges of plein air painting or struggling with design, she has the answer. She’s one of the best plein air teachers I’ve ever had—a true professional teacher and painter."
— Lynngrow
Bringing Light & Inspiration
"I want you to know how much I enjoyed meeting you and experiencing your workshop this week. You are a wonderful teacher, an amazing artist, and a fun person to be around! I listened hard and learned a lot of great information that I will continue to practice on my weekend painting trips. I also appreciated the abundant energy you brought to your demos each morning, even when you had very little sleep!"
— Bob Holden
A Unique Talent for Teaching
"In 2001, an internet search for art instruction led me to purchasing VHS tapes of Morgan Samuel Price. Upon viewing, I was impressed with Morgan’s artistic talent and her teaching ability. I have attended many art workshops and viewed numerous art instruction tapes/DVDs, but few artists can translate their knowledge into true instruction. Morgan is a rarity, possessing incredible artistic talent and the ability to effectively transfer her knowledge and skills to others."
— Dr. Rita Smith, Vice President, Enterprise Learning
A Student’s Experience in Mt. Dora
"To describe those two days at Mt. Dora as 'intense' is an understatement. I’m still not an oil painter, but I know I can be, because of you. Every bit of advice you gave seemed to be directed straight at me. I’ve never had an instructor talk right to me as you did. Where have you been? More succinctly: Why did I wait 15 years to seek you out? Morgan, you’re one of a kind. I love you. I need your continued oil advice, but I truly wonder what changes I would see if I brought my watercolor technique to you for a dusting from your magic brush."
— Bob Woodring
Read More About Morgan’s Workshops
📖 A light summary of the Apalachicola Workshop by Joan Vienot:
👉 Read the article here
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