Testimonials
“As a beginner, I had so much fun. Your instruction was understandable, especially for a non-artist. I loved your explanation of colors, values, etc. never knew about those facts. I loved being around accomplished artists, beginners and intermediates. I had so much fun. You stretched my imagination, encouraged me to overcome my fears, and gave me permission to try!!!.”
— Nancy, Still Life Workshop Participant
“John has an incredible patience and practice for teaching the abstract in a way that keeps a respect for expression...not an easy task..”
— Amy, Landscape Workshop 2025
“Where most museum guides might ask audiences to "step back" in order to consider a painting, John asks the audience to "step in" to engage the painting on its own terms. You are made to reckon with the art as it exists "right now" as opposed to contextualizing the art to some obscure time "back then." ”
— Jordan, Atlanta Museum Workshop 2025
“The color session was particularly helpful.”
— Julia, Landscape Workshop 2025
“I liked painting in the studio the first day and warming up with drawing exercises, because I rarely do them. Your color theory explanations are always excellent.”
— Katherine, Landscape Workshop 2025
“What I love is being pushed to go beyond the norm. Especially the sketching exercises. I also loved being challenged using only 6 colors and having to mix all the others. That was really good for me.”
— Mary Pat, Landscape Workshop 2025