"A class with Sarah is a gift to one's soul! She is a talented instructor who is willing to explore whatever artistic passion a person has. She helped me exercise my eyes so I could 'see' in a unique way - 'see' the subtleties of composition or 'see' the far side of an object. She helped me feel confident about the creator in me. She takes her mentoring very seriously, preparing a plan for each class and often incorporating a discussion of master works on the subject we may be exploring. She is a worthwhile investment."

- C.T.

 

"I've found the lessons to be very informative and helpful, and Sarah explains in a manner I can easily understand "

- E.L.K.

 

Sarah's lessons have a continuous thread which begins at whatever level the student needs and advances at a pace needed for enjoyable development. We explore many directions of theory, color, space and abstraction, all leading to further developing the knowledge and skills.

- L.L.

 

"The art lessons are very organized and structured but still very interesting and fun. Every single time you come, you will have fun! And you will also learn something. Sarah can teach so many different aspects/types of art. Sarah says to always be positive, and, in her eyes, you never do badly. Sarah never lets your hopes go down. And you can count on good conversation while you do art!"

- T./Q./G./S./and T.

 

"At the age of 65, I decided to fulfill my life-long desire to study art. I am thrilled I found Sarah to help me attain my goal. In addition to learning techniques, Sarah encourages me to interpret what I see and translate those visions to my drawing."

- E.F.

"Sarah has the ability to educate, inspire and motivate even the most insecure student - or on who has left art and painting to lie too long. She approaches art and teaching with an open and expansive approach freeing the student to create what emerges from within herself - not some preconceived idea of the teacher. Every painting session is a pleasure in every way! Her view from the 20th floor overlooking the Mississippi River inspires one to loftier new heights in one's art and creative expression. The whole experience has to be the next best thing to heaven!"

- K. McG.

 

"I have so enjoyed my art lessions! They have opened up a new perspective on my work, on how I see color and design. I can't believe the new creativity I found inside myself and the sense of peace it has brought me."

- M.L.

 

"All my life I had this insistent urge to paint. But I was convinced that only 'special' people could be artists. Accordingly, I never considered taking art lessions. Then one day - on a lark - I answered one of Sarah Davis's ads. it was then at age forty-three that I became a jubilant child with her first box of crayons! Sarah showed me that painting is more about drive and imagination than it is about talent. And it is something that most anyone can learn if they have the desire, the will to begin, and the discipline to keep a it. There is a magic about working intimately with color that brings us back to our beginnings. It involves a stirring of the senses, a perptual innocence of the spirit, and the notion, profound as it may seem, that anything is possible."

- D.J.B.

 

"Sarah challenges me to try new approaches to drawing and she doesn't mind fielding challenging questions. I can time my lessons to fit into my life rather than to be tied to a rigorous class schedule."

- M.S.

 

"When I was a little boy in grade school, my favorite activity was art. It was like recess for me - I just loved it. I was not good at it, but was so excited and proud - I can still remember robins, and daffodils that I made. And I am doing it all over. This is not a class - it is a time to create. And it is a lot less expensive than therapy."

- D.E.

 

"The art lessons with Sarah are great. I'm learning more quickly to do the art that I want to do. Sarah's skill and teaching methods are some of the best I have seen. It is also delightful to go to my lessons."

- L.D.