“Thank you for hosting an amazing Tuscan experience. The questionnaires, resource binder, accommodations, inspiring and knowledgeable instructors, including you, all showed your care and passion. The views, the crisp air, the grapes!” Linda E., San Francisco

“Pamela’s instructions helped me relax and improve my watercolor skills. Now painting is more joy and less frustration.” Arlene S., FL

“Simple tools; a red filter to reduce colors to black & white, measuring tools to get proportions right, and tricks to get curves accurate. Thanks!” Carol L., NC

“Finally getting 1, 2 and 3 point perspective and wow, that horizon line!” Fiona P., CA

“Getting started, drawing what I see, breathe, relax, paint!” Carol O., NY

“Learning to look, then paint what I want, then take liberties!” Susan W., CA

“Two point perspective is my new friend! Different wash techniques, lifting out, balancing water and medium and quick sketching before I paint, having a process”, Suzanne C., CA

“Now I can enjoy drawing and painting all while having a wonderful time in my favorite place, the Tuscan countryside.” the late, Patti R., CA

“Deciding what and WHY to paint, focal point, composition, values, perspective, process! Truly helpful!” Lynn T, SC

“Location, location, location, drawing for long spells, food, watercolor technique, castles, field trips, bocce ball, comfort, beauty, real.” Carroll L., Florence, Italy

Richard taught me about “Notan”. I learned that “Values do all the work and color takes all the credit!”