"Ingrid is a sensitive, vibrant, and well organized teacher. She gives a thoughtful demonstration followed by student painting time and closes each class with a group critique. Throughout the painting process, there is individual time with Ingrid."
Lucy B.
"Ingrid transformed me from a minimalist with no confidence into an energetic painter willing to try anything."
Yvonne B.
"Ingrid was one of my first painting teachers. She is amazing. She is always positive and encouraging of her students, helping them discover their own style and voice. Although I went on to receive a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, I still utilize much of Ingrid's sage advice in my regular studio practice. I wanted to be a representational painter and I think Ingrid's best piece of advice was to think shapes, not objects. She taught me that a painting has to work abstractly, even when it is representational. I haven't studied with Ingrid in years but we have stayed in touch and she still encourages my work enthusiastically."
Juliette H.
"Ingrid is the most encouraging, motivating art instructor I have ever taken a class with. Ingrid will find a positive learning experience in every piece of art that the student creates. She makes me want to work hard and pick up the brush again and again. Ingrid is my pseudo life coach, the class is my weekly therapy, my self help, my spiritual relief and the most rewarding three hours that I have in my week!"
Jeanine M.
"I have been in art all of my life. I am an architect by profession. This class allows one to find their own style and way of painting. It can be traditional if you want but there is a freedom that is allowed and encouraged. Ingrid is very creative and shares her knowledge. She gives one the fundamentals and then goes on from there. She uses many different techniques. Each class begins with a demonstration and ends with a class critique of the work. It is a remarkable class. The best I have ever experienced. I can't recommend it highly enough."
Donna M.
"You need to take her class and experience her creative environment. Ingrid has a huge presence when she is in a room...and her enthusiasm for painting is incredibly contagious. You'll easily identify her roots as a grammar school teacher when she takes complicated concepts around color theory and design and breaks them down to basic levels that she applies in every piece of art. Her critique is invaluable. Ingrid has an eye like no other. She will spot the good in your work and encourage you to develop your strengths and if you stay with her for any length of time, she will help you identify areas of your painting skill that need sharpening. This is a course for everyone...beginners through experts...you will learn and you will improve!"
Brian R.
