“Oil painting with Elena was a lot of fun. My wife and I, who are beginners, were able to learn the basics and finish a painting that we were proud of. Elena is a good artist and provided helpful guidance throughout. We recommend her.”
“Very happy with this class! Elena is a great teacher, I'm looking forward to taking another class with her. I came in as an absolute beginner to painting in general and learned a lot. Highly recommend!”
“Book this class stat!! My partner and I took a lesson with Elena and really loved it. She was accommodative of our requests and hit the perfect balance between teaching us what to do and lending her talents/fixing issues in our painting. Her studio is also a beautiful space with lots of creative energy. I cannot recommend her highly enough”
“Elena is both a skilled artist and a dedicated teacher. She is responsible and takes her role seriously, always ensuring that her students are on the right track. Elena's kindness makes her approachable, and it's evident she genuinely cares about her students' needs. She listens attentively and provides guidance tailored to what I specifically require. Conversations with Elena are enjoyable, and she consistently creates a positive learning environment. Through her direction, I've felt more confident in my oil painting endeavors. Her commitment to teaching goes beyond just technical skills; she thinks deeply about how to support each individual's artistic journey. I appreciate the valuable time and insights she offers in each lesson. I can comfortably recommend Elena to anyone looking for a thoughtful and reliable art teacher.”
“Elena was amazing. She was incredibly patient and thoughtful. She was wonderfully imaginative coming up with new ideas and had a lot to offer in teaching painting. She was able to provide a nice demonstration which helped me along. Now I feel more comfortable moving forward with my painting. It is my first oil painting ever. But Elena's explanation helped me make it! Can’t recommend enough.
John”
“My husband Bill and I visited this class because our friend invited us. It was a surprise and a lot of fun. Elena was an attentive, friendly, and very knowledgeable teacher. Her explanations were clear and helpful. The studio was clean and sunny, and a lot of artwork on the walls. It was so interesting to be in the studio of a real artist. Materials and tools, gloves and aprons, coffee, and snacks were provided and we felt comfortable.
I always told myself I couldn't paint or draw, but Elena showed me I could. I had so much fun. She started with some practical guidance, breaking down the steps, and then let us do our own thing, giving help whenever anyone needed it. What a great afternoon! - Ellen P.”
