What was your primary motivation for purchasing this course?
Pursue a hobby
“Just on Lesson 12 of the program and thoroughly enjoying listening and watching Johnathan Yeo’s course. About to try an image using Cubism techniques.”
What was your primary motivation for purchasing this course?
Learn a new skill
“I have really enjoyed these videos. I am just starting portrait painting as I have a background in landscape. He gave me a lot to think about and a feeling of freedom vs being rigid in trying to make it too realistic. I’m starting a self portrait before I attempt to paint the one I want to do.”
What was your primary motivation for purchasing this course?
Achieve career goals
“I loved this course and found it really inspiring. I liked that there were few specifics about 'how to paint'. Jonathan simly talks about his own approach which is fairly fluid. His style is adapted to suit the sitter. He emphasises the importance of understanding your sitter in order to capture that extra something that can't be achieved through photography. I found the information on lighting really useful. Made me want to get up and start painting - also LOVE that studio!!!”
What was your primary motivation for purchasing this course?
Pursue a hobby
“Jonathan was so articulate. An amazing portrait artist himself who has inspired confidence in even me, a novice of painters! He has opened up my eyes to what was a 'hidden world'. Thank you.”
What was your primary motivation for purchasing this course?
Received as a gift
“I would definately NOT recommend this course!!!
My husband bought me a voucher for this course as a Christmas gift. I have sat and listened to Jonathan Yeo say "you know" enough!!! I have skipped through talking and more talking and cannot sit (or sleep) through any more.
Just TOO MUCH talking and boring at the same time! The course info states that it is suitable for beginners, which I am. I expected to be guided on how to produce something!! Anything. Instead of listening to how HE does things and how his paintings are loved!!
My husband has emailed the BBC Maestro and expressed our disappointment and requested a refund. His correspondence has been acknowledged and that the matter would be dealth with within 3 working. That was 6 working days ago!! Come on BBC Maestro?? It wasnt a cheap course either and right now we feel ripped off!!! Very disappointing and if I could have given zero stars, I would have done so!!”
Hi Jean,
Thank you for your feedback. We value every BBC Maestro customer and we're sorry to hear you are underwhelmed with your purchase.
I can see that your husband contacted our customer service team, and I have contacted them myself to ensure that you receive a full refund as soon as possible.
Best,
Zoe (Operations Lead)
What was your primary motivation for purchasing this course?
Pursue a hobby
“A thoroughly entralling journey through the subject of portrait painting. Jonathan Yeo's presentation was well organised, insightful, informative and effectively communicated. As a recent retiree I loved every session and feel encouraged, and especially equipped, to try my hand at portrait painting myself. I ordered my materials earlier today. Thank you Jonathan.”
Hi Aurelia,
Thank you for your feedback. We value every BBC Maestro customer and we're sorry to hear you are underwhelmed with your purchase.
We'd love to give you the opportunity to try out another BBC Maestro course - we have so many great courses that I'm sure we have something else for you to enjoy. Please get in touch with our amazing customer support team at support@bbcmaestro.com to let them know if there's another course that interests you and we can get this exchanged for you.
Best,
Zoe
