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Digital Art
Instructor: Hillary Sadur
Course Description

Linda Snyder:
"There was nothing I didn't like about this class! The instructor was so kind with her critiques that it made you want to work even harder. It was an excellent beginner's course but yet was challenging for even those who already had some training."

Tom:
[Liked best:] "The way the teachers coached the students--me in particular."

Mary Jordan:
"As a beginner, Hillary guided me step by step and gave me a lot of personal attention. Hillary is a gifted teacher. I've learned so much this past 6 weeks. I'm anxious to continue next semester."

Beverly:
"The acceptance of my rudimentary work with critical, but not insulting review. I have never been able to draw, but Hillary is patient enough to allow me to start from the beginning at my own pace.

"The lessons are clear and easy to follow. Hillary answers questions promptly and the class is fun."

Dan:
[Liked best:] "Emphasis on free-hand painting and assigned homework with emphasis on student originality rather than dependence on photographs. Provided helpful critique of homework and rapid response of teacher back to student."

Daniel Scholler
"What can I say, Hillary + Val were amazing! Not only were they knowledgeable, but friendly and patient as well. They helped unlock my creativity and also break through my anal-retentiveness. Also, their gentle nudging and praise helped give me the courage to apply to art school and get in. There aren't thanks enough that I can give either of them or LVS for that."

Ellen:
Met expectations: "It went way beyond them. It was a lot more than I'd expected. I began with 0 experience with Photo Impact and digital painting and ended up doing a "whole" painting. ;-) We covered so much more about the techniques, etc. than I would have ever expected.

"Hillary was right there to answer our questions, provide examples and hold our hands. Val couldn't have been a better or more informed assistant. This may sound weird, especially with the reputation online classes have of being impersonal, but I felt valued as both student and person... and that was a real motivator."

Barbara Wallis:
Liked best: "The instructor! She knows art, how to teach it and how to critique what she sees. This is an environment where one can continue to improve without feeling uncomfortable about a lack of prior experience."

Mary:
“I was inspired by the instructor and the lesson content to learn more than just how to use a software program. Oh I love graphics, effects, and making magic on the computer screen, but when I found myself picking up a pencil and actually drawing something....I knew I had gotten into the Secret Garden at last!!! And so I am happy and encouraged to continue both in the paper & pencil kind of art and the computer version as well, and to see where I will go from here.”

Melissa:
“The instructor was very friendly and willing to help. She even put up extra information when a student was having trouble with a concept.”

Jean Cox:
“The teacher was always helpful and ready to answer questions. She always viewed the work and gave fair and honest evaluations.

"This class is mainly targeted to Photo Impact. Students taking this course should have a good working knowledge of that program. I did not and yet the teacher was patient and helpful.”

Marion:
“The lesson structure accommodated both beginning and experienced artists to learn or go over the basics. It allowed other graphics programs besides PI. But overall, it was the instructor who set the tone and brought out the best in her students. I look forward to an advanced course with Hillary when she has it set up.”

Debby:
“The instructor was willing to go the second mile to explain techniques if the students did not understand. Hillary and Maire were wonderful, answering questions quickly and with a little humor thrown in. I found the class to be exhilarating and I progressed quickly with their great guidance and comments.”

Midge:
(Liked Best:) “The lessons, teacher and student participation all leant toward a very good learning environment.”

“…Can’t wait for the advanced class.”

Carol:
(Liked Best:) “The willingness of the instructor to help and encourage. The lessons were welled planned and easy to follow.”

Kathleen:
(Liked Best:) "Everything!"

"I didn’t know what to expect - but thoroughly enjoyed the class, thanks to Hillary's caring expertise and great humor."

Pat:
(Liked Best:) “Explanations of painting process and terms. Learning about perspective and placement on the canvas.”

George McLain
“I have taken several classes at LVS and elsewhere, and the instructor (Hillary) was by far the most committed to helping us students understand the items in the course. The lessons were extremely well written and helpful in helping me understand a subject that is very difficult for me. Thanks to Hillary, I have discovered more artistic talent than I ever thought I had.”

Rico:
“This class really help me loosen up my paint stroke as well as my pencil stroke.”

“I enjoyed the way the instructor aimed at being creative.”

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