Zoom Classes

I really find that these zoom classes are pushing me to be more focused and I really get much more into learning how to paint than ever before. I find I am more motivated to learn and to work on my paintings at home which I never did before. I find I am not stuck. I know what I want to do now. Can’t always execute it but I don’t care. I am not letting that stop me like I did in the past. Plus, I have a really great teacher who knows how to motivate me and get me going.

My time spent under the instruction of Lydia has been remarkable. In the process of learning about art and how to create a “masterpiece”, Lydia has taught me so much about technique and more importantly about how to focus my personal creativity into the desired outcome.  The transition to learning online has been seamless and is even more focused than the studio experience.

Lydia is enormously patient, kind and talented – the perfect combination for all of us.

I recently attended Lydia’s Zoom classes. While I loved the comfort of painting in my own home, I did miss the personal dynamic.  In truth, I was rusty, but Lydia’s ability to demonstrate techniques and approaches was solid. Lydia has a devoted following of art students because of her warmth, empathy, humour and incredible amount of energy.  It is her energy that fires up the room, and it is her encouragement that produces great art from all of us.

Lastly, I have to talk about what an incredibly talented artist Lydia is. She is the real deal. I know that we are all is awe of Lydia’s talent!

Lydia Panart is a wonderful teacher. In person, her classes are inspiring and relaxed. By Zoom they are too. Lydia prepares us in advance by emailing an image and suggesting paint colours, canvas sizes, brushes and alternatives. Lydia has set up the camera looking over her shoulder. We can see her demonstrate paint mixing on a palette and techniques on her canvas. She describes every step. We can take pictures of our own work and send them to her during class for individual guidance. We miss being in person but the Zoom technology does work. We can laugh and work together. Lydia’s warm personality shines through.

Inspirational.  Encouraging.  Whether trying to hone your skills or find them for the first time, a class with Lydia will lead you to unexpected discoveries.  Taught in a welcoming, creative community of artists working at differing levels of experience, her classes are filled with silent contemplation, uproarious laughter and a sense of camaraderie as we are speaking through our paints.

Taking a class with Lydia is always inspiring and a joy to attend. She knows how to motivate her students and always devises programs to meet my individual needs. My zoom classes are very focused and l always learn a lot. I love my classes and each week I can’t wait to take part in my next class.