Workshop comments

It was a great workshop. I learned a lot and am motivated to further explore what I’ve learned. Thanks Steve.—Susan Axtell, West Lafayette, IN 

You taught me enough to keep going on poured paintings and I’m excited to do some more! And I now have an idea for a series thanks to you!—Pam Lassiter, West Lafayette, IN 

Steve was extremely open and informative. He is not just a good painter, he’s a good teacher!—Billy Herrin, Huntsville, AL 

I enjoy being in a group of warm, outgoing people. Also enjoy sharing. You fall in that area. The top of the pile is the fact that I benefited greatly from the workshop.—Margaret Beardsly, Smith Grove, KY

 YES!!  I think I will be freer in my brush painting-I think more about color and value. I also learned a new technique. I won’t avoid frisket as much as I have in the past.—Sandy Morrel, Glasgow, KY 

You are a great artist and teacher.  Love your workshops. –Axie Frey, Lafayette, IN 

Your communication in class, one-on-one is good. Your teaching style is very good and easy to understand. I came wanting to learn a new technique-and did!—Betty Brogan, Glasgow, KY 

This was a great workshop. You challenged us to use our artistic judgments. Decisions that we, the artists, made for ourselves will be incorporated into our own work much more readily than cook booked suggestions.—Mary Lou Hall, Elizabethtown, KY 

You’re an exceptional teacher. I appreciated the personalized attention and the willingness to take time and not rush through any of the workshop.—Kittie Yohe, Northbrook, IL 

You gave me a much clearer insight into negative painting, and made it make sense. I look forward to putting this into practice in my work.—Judith Fields, Harvest, AL 

I enjoyed your intensity, techniques, and thoughtful instruction.  I can see why your students come back again and again for your workshops.—Maureen Lighthall 

A very good teacher - and very giving of yourself as far as sharing your skills, technique, things you have tried and had success with - we appreciate all the hints.—Ruth Anne Holle, West Lafayette, IN 

I think that three days is a good length for this type of workshop - I got a lot of new insights for approaching a painting and selecting subject matter.—Ann Caudle, Huntsville, AL

I was worried that I might not be able to keep up since I had not worked with watercolor before, but your method of teaching works well for both the experienced artist and the beginner.—Carole Akin, Huntsville, AL 

Your method of using frisket and pouring paint has freedom from painting “things”. After reading your articles and incorporating your methods with my own, I find that each painting is an adventure. Negative painting and using the light patterns of the poured frisket allows me to develop a painting that has mystery and excitement. It’s the most fun I’ve ever had with watercolors! Thank you. —JoAnn Rennert, Toledo, Ohio 

Thank you for a great educational experience.—Charlotte Lord, Huntsville, AL 

Not only are you a great artist, but a great teacher as well.  You make it easy to understand what you are talking about.—Axie Frey, Lafayette, IN                     P.S. One thing I remember learning from you years ago was about the bridge from one color to another. I use that all the time. I love your workshops! 

You give freely to your students and communicate ideas in a clear manner all the while generating enthusiasm. Thanks so much for doing the workshop.—Rena Brower 

Please come back next year!—Cathy Haizinga 

I enjoyed your workshop very much. This was a first for me.—Sandy Hug, Bryan, OH 

I feel renewed and re-energized, like I’ve had a week long vacation instead of a week of work. I can hardly wait to start taking some of the ideas popping into my head and putting them on paper.—Elaine Risedorph, Jonesville, MI 

Enjoyed the workshop thoroughly.—Zoreida Vasi, Bryan, OH 

Enjoyed the direction, demonstrations and encouragement to continue to try.—Nina Lois Carrico, Bryan, OH 

Thank you for a great week. You have been a very good teacher making this very interesting and informative.—Diane Betts, Coldwater, MI 

I have learned to approach my watercolors with more of a sense of adventure and wonder - what will happen next as a result of free form frisket and/or poured paint. Your demonstrations have been very helpful for me - to see you handle paint, water and brushes, adapting each to your technique. The technical information about color, paint and paper has also been very helpful. The grass is yellow green - so I paint that color and don’t think about the chemistry of the colors I use! Now I have references to help make a better decision.—Lanna Pendleton Hall, Montpelier, OH 

Enjoyed the workshop a lot – probably one of the best I have attended Lots of useable information that I can put into practice immediately.—Mary Hallier, Swanton, Ohio  

I really enjoyed the class and feel I spent my money well.—Kathy Mack, Hanna, IN 

You are very patient with us. You explain very well what you are doing. So we can understand & comprehend it. We just need the practice to achieving the pouring effects.—Barbara Masino, Michigan City, IN 

I like how I could ask a question and get it answered or explained and I appreciated suggestions.—Mary Ellen Vaughn 

Loved it.—Janice Vivian, Louisville, KY 

I love the color blending of the suggested colors you recommended, color wheels & theory. I appreciate your handouts and notes!!!—Nancy Burk 

I like your calm, thorough presentation. Really enjoyed workshop the second time around, hopefully learned what I didn’t the first time.—Shirley Knoop, Louisville, KY 

This was worth driving from Michigan - you are an outstanding teacher. Everything was organized and very clear. I appreciated your input to each person.—Joanne Rummel, Sebewaino, MI 

Wonderful workshop! I’d be eager to sign up for another.—Carlene Venovich, Tremont, IL 

I’ve really enjoyed this workshop and feel so much more confident about pursuing a new style of painting. Stephen is a wonderful instructor and the class was fun as well as informative.—Jean Gronewold, Trivoli, IL

 Thanks so much for a wonderful workshop. Your calm and encouraging presence goes a long way in making learning a new technique enjoyable instead of frustrating.—Marge Cadaret 

I feel I gained a great understanding of the pouring method and the use of frisket. I also learned a lot about the use of color and tone or value. Great workshop! —Barbara Swindle, Ottawa Lake, MI