Student Testimonials

My students say it best…

“Thank you, Mary, for “Artistic Advantage!” Your daily prompts are creative and fun. The weekly lessons are beautifully and gently taught step-by-step with your videos and calm voice offering encouragement along the way. I’m looking forward to a February full of perspective! I love your Daily Prompts and your descriptions/ information and little back stories. You are a gifted writer as well as an artist. I think these two gifts are closely related.”   ~ C. Dille

“I really like your teaching style. You are very clear and easy to understand and follow!”    ~ M. Lawrence

“I just completed the Late Bloomers Art Challenge offered by Mary E. Smith and I’m still amazed as I look back over my materials the amount of ground we covered! Mary is so very talented and broadly so! She is truly an artist and it just shows up all around her. This course provides one on one support as well as group input and so much variation in media and style it’s been beyond expectations. I look forward to continuing to glean from Mary’s strengths in upcoming classes and support. ❤️"   ~ B. Moore

“Mary is the best, most encouraging teacher! Her instruction has challenged and moved me forward every time I sketch or paint. So grateful for her!” C. Lockett
 

“This second week was unbelievable!  You previewed so much technique intertwined with practical tips and personal experience. I do hope the other students realize the scope and appreciate everything you are teaching! The journey into color theory was awesome.” ~ S. O’Connor