Art By Purnima reviews

24 Jan 22'

Carole Pullen reviewed: Drawing Techniques - Monday morning- 4 week online Zoom

"I think the course is excellent and being pared down into manageable pieces,it’s much easier to progress and learn different technique. I’ve already taken to try and draw a subject rather than trace from an image. Looking forward to more lessons."

24 Jan 22'

Joanne Booth reviewed: Drawing Techniques - Monday morning- 4 week online Zoom

"As a novice completely unable to draw anything realistic, Purnima has helped me achieve the impossible. Talking you through every stage carefully demonstrating each technique she has helped me make significant progress. I look forward to learning more in Purnima relaxed and enjoyable classes."

24 Jan 22'

Jodie reviewed: Drawing Techniques - Monday morning- 4 week online Zoom

"Learning is great with Purnima as she takes you through everything you need to know about your subject. Its good fun talking to the other participants and we always get important bits of homework."

24 Jan 22'

Joyce Groom reviewed: Drawing Techniques - Monday morning- 4 week online Zoom

"I have found this a very interesting course. Although some of the tasks look quite challenging Purnima breaks them into small achievable steps and the end results are impressive. It has been good exploring different media and papers . I feel much more confident now to tackle other pictures."

24 Jan 22'

Ann H reviewed: Drawing Techniques - Monday morning- 4 week online Zoom

"I joined Purnima drawing course as a complete beginner . Every week I have had good demonstrations and good feed back and I cannot wait to join another block of lessons I would recommend this course to anyone wanting to improve there skills the progression she has helped me with have taken me from drawing stick men to understand texture begin to make an object 3 D an many more .Even my grandchildren want to look at what I have achieved each week."

23 Jan 22'

David reviewed: Watercolour Techniques for all - 4 week online course Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"5 Stars I can strongly recommend the workshop. By the end of Purnima’s 40 minute zoom class I had produced a picture my wife wouldn’t have believed possible. Being a complete novice it came as a surprise to see what I could do with guidance. I feel fortunate to have found this new interest -- such a shame I hadn’t realised at the start of the lockdowns. David"

22 Jan 22'

JANICE reviewed: Watercolour Techniques for all - 4 week online course Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"Hi Purnima Many thanks for your teaching and support today. What can I say but WOW did I enjoy it ! I felt terrified when you sent the outline for today's class . Without your help I wouldn't have known where to start. Once I started I didn't want to stop and couldn't believe how quickly time went as I was totally absorbed in painting. My confidence and technical knowledge /skill increased beyond my expectations for today. Please do more of these 2 Hour sessions. I will send you a copy of the 'masterpiece'.!!! Marks out of 5 ......6"

22 Jan 22'

Barbera reviewed: Watercolour Techniques for all - 4 week online course Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"I thoroughly enjoyed doing this course and whilst you are away I will attempt to do it in sepia."

2 Dec 21'

Heather reviewed: Watercolour Techniques for all - 4 week online course Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"Purnima is a really good teacher, explaining techniques clearly step by step and providing plenty of encouragement. I look forward to the Zoom sessions, which provide some calm enjoyment after an often hectic day and feel I am learning and progressing with her help."

2 Dec 21'

Barbera reviewed: Watercolour Techniques for all - 4 week online course Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"I have found my watercolour course to be a very good opportunity to improve my wet in wet techniques. The course was in a greater depth than my previous one had been. Purnima is a very patient teacher."

20 Jul 21'

Janis Baggott reviewed: Watercolour for All 4 week Online Course Monday Morning Via Zoom

"I would rate my experience as excellent. The sessions are always interesting and I have learnt so much. Everyone is welcomed regardless of if you are a beginner or someone who just wants to improve. The sessions are friendly and so much fun. I would recommend these sessions to everyone."

18 Jul 21'

Liz Holman reviewed: Watercolour for All 4 week Online Course Monday Morning Via Zoom

"I have enjoyed the variety of subjects we have covered thoughout the course. Initially I was not sure about learning on line but surprised myself about how much one could get through in a session. It has been an enjoyable experience, I have continued to learned a lot and feel I have improved my skills. I would encourage anyone interested in learning to paint in water colour to give it a go!"

18 Jul 21'

Shirley reviewed: Watercolour Techniques for All - Taster Session Online Course Tuesday Evening Via Zoom

"Bit apprehensive at beginning as not painted for a few weeks now but all fell back into place. For me - my outline in pencil is always too dark, and I need to remember to put my colours on lightly rather than go too dark. I enjoyed painting the ballerina . I’m not too happy with my background next to her legs (harsh line). Thank you."

18 Jul 21'

Carole Pullen reviewed: Watercolour Techniques for All - Taster Session Online Course Tuesday Evening Via Zoom

"Very exciting, it was a real challenge but I’ll have to do a few more to practice the techniques. My my challenge is getting the balance with the water so that I can blend and not have hard lines. I think I need to be patient and start off paler..."

18 Jul 21'

Karen reviewed: Watercolour Techniques for All - Taster Session Online Course Tuesday Evening Via Zoom

"I like the picture and I am pleased with the result. Still getting hard lines in places and my brushwork is not always accurate. However I think I have improved."

18 Jul 21'

Julie reviewed: Watercolour Techniques for All - Taster Session Online Course Tuesday Evening Via Zoom

"Really enjoyable session learning some new techniques. Good pace. Definitely worth doing again."

18 Jul 21'

Susanna reviewed: Watercolour Techniques for All - Taster Session Online Course Tuesday Evening Via Zoom

"I enjoyed this more practice on blending. I love the spattering with the foliage brush as I had never done that before."

8 Jul 21'

Ben Davenport reviewed: Watercolour Techniques for All - Taster Session Online Course Monday Morning Via Zoom

"Thanks Purnima, I really enjoyed the course. You were very insightful about materials, medium and technique and created a relaxed and informal environment to work in. Great fun for experienced artists or beginners. The demonstrations and examples were clear and well shot and you provided some great information of how to make great art, at home and on a budget. Thanks again, it was a great evening for me and the other learners."

29 Jun 21'

Joanne reviewed: Watercolour Techniques for all - 4 week online course Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"The class was excellent with Purnima giving attention to any issues that I might experience with the painting - she was very attentive and considerate. After the course she advised me of different online courses that I could do in the future."

27 Jun 21'

Mignon reviewed: Coloured Pencil Techniques

"I enjoyed our lesson today, but I'm not too happy with my birds colours, so I am taking Purnima's advice and doing a colour swatch patch first."

26 Jun 21'

Cilla reviewed: Coloured Pencil Techniques

"Had forgotten how much I enjoy pencils!! good teaching again. Lovely little bird."

26 Jun 21'

Pauline reviewed: Coloured Pencil Techniques

"Enjoying this find it quite relaxing could we try autumn fruits and berries."

26 Jun 21'

Joyce Groom reviewed: Coloured Pencil Techniques

"I have learnt how to make my picture look more 3 dimensional by directing the strokes and varying the shades of the crayons to produce a life-like looking picture."

26 Jun 21'

Harry reviewed: Coloured Pencil Techniques

"Personally speaking, I found the lesson most enlightening on all the different ways of shading and various other methods such as the sandpapering of the tips of the pencils."

26 Jun 21'

Carol reviewed: Coloured Pencil Techniques

"Great session, learnt more new techniques, a good base to continue with the drawing...."