Comments on: “I Choose To Be Free”. Jake Berthot, 1939-2014

By: john sheehan

john sheehan — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 12:25:00 +0000

One of my favorite painters, thanks for all the beautiful work Jake. RIP You’re truly free now, John Sheehan

By: Yves Beaumont

Yves Beaumont — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 19:09:33 +0000

So sad that such an inspriring painter passed away. He will always be a true hero of mine.

By: andrew rodell

andrew rodell — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 07:34:44 +0000

Jake Berthot, I love your painting, truth, your total dedication to your calling, your humor and ability to talk about your painting as flowing from the river that all great artist drink from. You have given me courage and hope in my own work. I truly am saddened that the world has lost a very important artist and person. Rest in Peace,
Andrew Rodell

By: Susanna Vapnek

Susanna Vapnek — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 04:47:32 +0000

He was the best teacher I ever had– I always said to him you should write a book of all of your quotes on painting, because they are so inspiring,

By: Jake Allen

Jake Allen — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 18:44:06 +0000

This man is my namesake, he was my mom’s favorite art teacher from college. I don’t know much about him but it looks like he put a lot of thought into each piece he made, it’s very interesting.

By: Ted Riederer

Ted Riederer — Sat, 03 Jan 2015 04:14:15 +0000

One of my most beloved teachers. He will be missed dearly. A great piece. Thank you.

By: Daniel Berlin

Daniel Berlin — Sat, 03 Jan 2015 02:06:40 +0000

Jake was an inspiring painter, and a man full of genuine curiosity. He was relentless in his pursuit, and
willing to be free of words.
May you be at your ease, and find true liberation!

By: Ian Parry

Ian Parry — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 00:02:36 +0000

There goes a great painter. My thoughts with all those close to him.Ian Parry .
Bruni Island
Tasmania.