Comments on: Interview with Gillian Pederson-Krag

By: Emily Keast Donahue

Emily Keast Donahue — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 10:06:37 +0000

Hello Gillian,

The painting you did of me in 1967 hangs in my apartment in Paris, where I have lived since 2002. It brings back so many memories. I hope you are well, and are enjoying California.
Best, Emily Keast Donahue

By: George Ramos

George Ramos — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 02:53:18 +0000

Dear Gillian, I would like to purchase your book and the catalogs you have on your website, http://www.gillianpedersonkrag.com. email: pedersonkrag@yahoo.com. I received my BFA in 1979 from Cornell University. I attended and labored in quite a few of your painting classes, and I am most thankful for your approach of teaching which was characterized by kindness and flexibility. You allowed students to arrive at their own insights. This growth is a lifelong process which is gained by experience and work alone. There is no substitute for either one. You were most instrumental in providing a nurturing atmosphere conducive to success in the ongoing endeavor of simply being a good human being, and being true to the human soul and spirit within as an artist. This of course was something I caught from you, and went beyond what was taught in the hours of drawing and painting nudes and still life. I consider it a privilege to have had you as a professor at Cornell University. With Warmest Regards, George Ramos, Human Being, Artist

By: Nina (Gordon) Schwartz

Nina (Gordon) Schwartz — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 04:32:32 +0000

Dear Gillian,
I’ve loved your work since first seeing it in the late 1960s. It made subjects that ordinarily look loud or chaotic, calm and reflective. It still reminds me of Masaccio and Watteau.
I was a student of yours in 1967-8, and loved you as a teacher. That training made me see things differently, and also made me think I actually could paint! I’m still painting… thank you!

By: Pamela Pine

Pamela Pine — Sun, 03 Jul 2016 09:26:00 +0000

Hello Gillian. I, too, was a student of yours in the mid-seventies. I liked your work then, I love it more now. I’ve started to paint again after a long hiatus due to working in international public health. I would love to be in touch. You were a person who took notice of me when I needed it. I will try to reach you. Pamela Pine

By: Anthony Howe

Anthony Howe — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 23:01:14 +0000

Gillian, I was a student of yours at Cornell in ’74. It did some paintings out of class that you liked a great deal but determined at the time I should be a chemist or an engineer. Well long short is I became a kinetic sculptor and you will soon be seeing my work in all the usual places. I would very much enjoy communicating more privately if you’re up for it. You said some of the most profound things my ears have been graced to hear in 61 years of life, even though I bet that is not music to your ears. Anthony Howe

By: Lynda Fay Braun

Lynda Fay Braun — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 14:50:10 +0000

Hi Gillian, so glad to have found you again. (Cornell MFA 71-73). You came to mind while I was working in my studio, memories of long conversations. I just had to google you! Hope you are well.

By: Lydia Dehn

Lydia Dehn — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 15:13:12 +0000

thank you for this interview. I am looking forward to reading your book. Your thoughts give me hope and encouragement as a painter. I love your paintings and look forward to finding them locally in the near future,
warmly,

By: Matt Klos

Matt Klos — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 14:09:08 +0000

Just picked up Gillian’s book. Gillian Pederson-Krag Paintings and Etchings 1970-2011, published in 2012
A treasure!

By: larry

larry — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:44:31 +0000

In reply to Lynda Braun.

try the link at the beginning of the article for her new book – it connects to her email when you click on it…

By: Lynda Braun

Lynda Braun — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:05:58 +0000

How can I get in touch with Gillia? I knew her in 1970 and never forgot our dialogue. Please help me connect again