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I’ve never painted, but I’ve wanted to ever since I can remember.  I’m afraid to try.  What if I can’t keep up?

I love the challenge of brand new beginners because they are so astonished and thrilled when they discover success with their first painting.  I am highly directive and hands-on.  I will not let you fail.  Remember, if you are not happy with your experience or your painting, I will buy back your painting for $100.

I can’t even draw a line with a ruler.  Can I paint if I can’t draw?

Amazingly enough, you do not have to be able to draw in order to paint.  People find painting to be much easier.  If the painting involves any drawing challenges, I will provide a drawing to be transferred directly to your paper.

I’ve taken many art classes.  What makes yours different?

I only accept a few students in a class so that you receive personalized attention.  I am highly directive.  This is not an artsy-fartsy class where you do your own thing and try to find your own way.  I will teach you HOW to paint effectively by demonstrating every step and guiding you as you do it.  

Your next class is a seascape, but I want to paint flowers.  Shouldn’t I wait until you offer a floral class?

No.  That’s like saying that you want to play The Moonlight Sonata on the piano, so you won’t take piano lessons until the teacher is teaching that particular piece of music.  In my classes you will be learning to PAINT – mix the colors you want, master control of water and pigment, understand the principles of composition, learn a bundle of techniques and tricks and textures that you can apply to any subject you want to render.  When you can paint, you can paint anything.

I really want to take the class, but I would have to miss an hour or so on one of the days.

Missing an hour is possible, but not good.  If you wish, I can paint on your painting myself in order to keep you with the class.

​If I have most of the supplies, but I’m missing a few things, can I use yours?

Yes.  We can determine a partial fee for using some part of the supplies.

I have four friends who want to take a class.  Can all five of us be sure to be in class together?

Yes.  If there are at least five of you, I will set up a private class to suit your schedule and you can even select the topic.

I’ve been painting for years, and I know advanced techniques.  Will I gain anything from taking your class?

I have had many students, including artists who have a BA and even a PHD in Fine Arts.  They are some of my most avid supporters.  Remember that $100 Happiness Guarantee.

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