Testimonials
“I am grateful to have learned how to draw with Jordan. It not only gave me the foundation and confidence to explore art, but it actually changed how I see the world. His mix of giving you just as much as you can hear, letting you grapple and absorb and then giving you the next insight is what all effective teachers do. Thank you, Jordan. I am looking forward to exploring painting with you.”
“Jordan has taught me to slow down and really see what I am painting, which has given me a whole new perspective on what’s important to consider when I paint!”
“My search for a painting teacher led me to several different studios before I finally discovered Jordan and his Foundations course. I had no previous experience with oils but Jordan’s class provided a clear, step by step introduction. The progression from pencil to black and white oils, to a limited palette plus Jordan’s hands on teaching gave me confidence as I progressed. I have since taken the course several more times and the disciplined approach to painting never fails to provide challenges and lessons!”
“Jordan’s Foundation class was fundamental to my growth as an artist. He teaches the basics of value, color, shape, and proportion in a supportive and non-dogmatic manner that meets each artist where they are in their practice and skill level. I particularly valued his insightful commentary on the diverse artists he introduced to demonstrate teaching topics and to just appreciation for their work.”
“Jordan’s teaching is a very heartfelt style of allowing me a way of looking deeper, digging into the unknown to find something richer, more joyful, and more meaningful in the question of why I continue to paint. I came away with many pearls to think over and revisit about my experience. One is feeling into the seeing.”
“I was seeking a deeper understanding of what it means to paint, as well as guidance on how to find my personal ‘voice’ and strengthen my studio practice. I could not have found a better teacher for this stage of my development. Jordan’s classes have taught me the importance of deep engagement with my subject and how to achieve that engagement. He has shown me how to become aware of and deploy the specific energies and impulses I bring to the studio each day, how to assess my work at each step toward completion, and how to approach my work with exploratory rigor that does not lapse into counterproductive laboriousness. Jordan’s discussions are full of insight; his demos are outstanding; his critiques are honest, constructive and extremely helpful in sorting out a painting. All of this has brought greater clarity, confidence and joy to my painting practice.”