Hi Debbie, I had a great time in class!   This is the best painting class I have ever taken.  I think I still need to work on the waves but I think it's just a matter of practice. I feel like I'm learning techniques that I can use on my own--not just painting a picture to take home.  I'm really looking forward to Monday. Submitted by: Pat Bowen I just wanted to tell you how much fun I had last night. I just enjoy you and the way you teach. You provide us the knowledge and the freedom as well as proper application so that as we grow we can take the knowledge you instilled in us and reach our highest potential.   Submitted by: Susan Hamlin This is a follow-up e-mail from Sherry Siercks to another student. Sherry wanted me to post it here. -- Hey, Glad you convinced me to try Debbie's class.  So far I like genesis - will be interesting to see how it goes as we layer on.  It's not at all like the old fashioned oil painting! I told Dave I felt like I was at a "painting spa" - very laid back !  Nice to know that there are classes like that!  Submitted by: Judith Barth You are an AWESOME teacher and I felt 100% better after leaving your studio!! A lot of individuals can paint extremely well...but it takes a very special talent to be able to teach it to others. You definitely have that! A lot of teachers forget how little 'beginners' know and they assume way too much. In addition, most teachers tend to teach at a pace consistent with the faster, more experienced painters in the class rather than the slower ones. I'm sure it's difficult to teach different skill levels in the same class, but from a beginner's viewpoint, it's very disheartening not be able to keep up with the class. It almost makes you feel like quitting. I appreciate your patience! Submitted by: Sherry Siercks "I have been taken classes for several months from Debra and the lessons were better than I had expected and the results were fabulous." Submitted by: Estelle

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