Travels of Jord by Judith Reidy
I have an idea. I am looking for an apprentice to train and work. This apprentice would observe me paint and learn to paint as well in exchange for labor. The tasks of the apprentice would be to observe me place paint on my pallet after they brought me a cup of freshly prepared latte. Throughout the day they would bring me ice water in a glass and adjust the fan on hot days. They would be taught to build canvas stretchers and stretch canvas. They could then make my stretchers and theirs. They could gesso the canvases. They can drive out to the mill and purchase frames or parts for frames and assemble them, remembering to pick up the glass and matts as well. They would take my business calls and take down messages from me for correspondence which they would prepare and send on my behalf. They could prepare lunch and supper and bring it to us for our meal.
If I wanted another chair they would get it. ....and maybe something for my feet. which might get tired since I would be standing and painting most of the day.
At the end of the day we could share a glass of wine or a beer and sit on the porch.
After 5 to 10 years depending on their progress, I would certify them as a master painter and begin bringing up my next waiting apprentice.
How about it?
If I wanted another chair they would get it. ....and maybe something for my feet. which might get tired since I would be standing and painting most of the day.
At the end of the day we could share a glass of wine or a beer and sit on the porch.
After 5 to 10 years depending on their progress, I would certify them as a master painter and begin bringing up my next waiting apprentice.
How about it?
