What students are saying:
“There are three things you should know about Leigh Culver: she is a noted art historian, she is a technically proficient and creative watercolor artist, and she is an inspired and inspiring teacher. She draws on these talents to offer interesting, enlightening and stimulating classes that both nurture and challenge the experienced artist. The online version of the class is thoughtfully designed with lectures and painting assignments particularly well-suited to the needs of the socially distant artist working from the confines of home.”
Patricia Williams
“I am thoroughly enjoying your class. You are extremely knowledgeable and your enthusiasm for understanding each artist is contagious! I so appreciate all the time and effort you put into presenting a thorough and enjoyable learning experience. I truly feel that what you are teaching has broadened how I am thinking about my own compositions and paintings in a way that previous teachers, and even workshops fail to provide. I have set aside this class to explore outside my comfort zone as to how I want to move forward as a painter and you are giving me a lot to consider! Knowledge is power, and you have given me a lot to digest in a very short period.”
Tammy Wiedenhaefer
“Leigh Culver has renewed a unique approach to teaching watercolor combining a presentation of art historical figures, styles and/or movements and using them as a platform for her class assignments. Be assured that this approach would not work without Leigh’s intelligence, masterful eye, amazing painting talent, and personal energy. As a ‘painting’ art historian myself, I have found that through these classes, my own paintings have improved enormously. These classes force me to think and take my painting seriously. Week after week, for all these reasons, Leigh challenges us to do our best and it has worked (is working) for me.”
Jann Haynes Gilmore, Ph.D.
"Thanks so much for doing classes! You are the greatest teacher ever!"
BJH
“I find your class delightful. I love the structure and lectures you prepare and the art history you provide. I am continually amazed at the insight you provide that I have totally missed in all the years I have been interested in art and attending classes. You encourage discussion and readily answer questions and concerns...a rarity these days! Thank you for your caring and concern for me and each of your students.”
MJS
“I love your class: no commute and more time to consider what to paint. You have kept me sane and increased my vocabulary.”
Jane Gott
“Thanks for such fascinating lectures--I’ve loved having all those paintings (lithographs, too) dancing in my head all week.”
Alice Cannon
“Leigh Culver is a wonderful painting teacher who incorporates precedents from art history into her weekly lesson plans. She not only gives a great critique, which is so invaluable to artistic growth, but has also creatively managed to continue classes during the pandemic using Zoom. The combination of clear lesson plans, individual critique and encouragement, as well as the weekly managed group critique, have been an invaluable part of my development as a watercolorist.”
“I look forward to our weekly lessons and have found them a great spur to growth in a supportive environment. An extra plus is the ability to go back and review the lessons, which are recorded and available only to class members. Five stars and a definite thumbs up!”
Robin Hanway, Professional Landscape Architect and Watercolorist
“The lectures - you have a gift. I have been a docent/tour guide for 33 years and your analysis of paintings is so informative and in depth. Things you say open my eyes, encourage me to investigate more.”
DL
“I am very impressed with your organization and preparation for each class and your efficiency in running the meeting. It is a good format and you are making the most of the zoom platform.”
Maureen Rabinovitz
“Totally enjoyed this Zoom class - hope to continue on when your next course is ready! Clearly we are lucky to have you guide us as both art historian and practicing artist!”
Donna Constantinople, @dconstantinopleart
“I give the experience 5 stars.”
Donna Sturm