“How can it be that I have been continuously enrolling in Pat Kelly's classes for at least 6 years, and yet; I still pick up something new in every class? A great teacher that recognizes what each student needs at that moment - Pat Kelly is THAT!”
“Pat Kelly is an EXCEPTIONAL instructor, in person or on Zoom. She is an artist of note who can break down just how to paint, both Directly as in Plein Aire, or Indirectly, as in the Classical Method of Values and Glazing to a finished painting. I’m very happy she lives within the range of San Diego. This course on Zoom has given Pat a format where she can use Power-Point to explain what Plein Aire is and give illustrations of Artists. but she also can critique our work with the images we send to her and her use of correcting with a marker just where we can improve. The whole class benefits with these critiques.”
“I would create another category higher than excellent. Truly outstanding. Pat’s embracing of the new Zoom format has shown her depth and breadth of knowledge, and commitment to teaching even more fully. I feel fully mentored by a MASTER! Considering the format is completely new, I feel that Pat Kelly is continuously working hard to master and extend the usefulness of it. I think that she has been able to impart her knowledge - especially that which is important and understandable by advanced painters more effectively in a group setting with this format because of being able to bring in lots of additional resource materials to the presentation. Also, she can bring resources into her presentations that are specific to each student’s projects and cover a lot of material by having the students send her photos of their work prior to the class. She is also digitally annotating student works as we watch to illustrate ideas for improving our paintings.”
“I have taken three on-line classes so far, with three different instructors. Each has their own approach, but it works! They use cameras for “hands-on” demonstration and use PowerPoint, which has drawing and painting tools, for “whiteboard” demonstrations and to display e-mailed student work for critiques. Zoom is easy to use and there is a short lesson at the beginning of the session to be sure all students know how to use it.”
“Pat is an excellent teacher. She covers Art history, the personal journey of painting and the ‘how to’ of painting. One of the best instructors I’ve ever had.”
“Pat Kelly’s Still life course is amazing! She teaches art techniques such as composition, color, value and brush stroke. Kelly also gives individual attention to each student, critiquing our artwork every week. She has an uncanny gift for understanding each art students next steps. I have grown tremendously under her mentorship.”
“Pat Kelly is an amazing and incredibly generous teacher, sharing her wealth of knowledge gained from a lifetime of painting. Pat’s teaching style is even better with her dedication to mastering the Zoom/Powerpoint formats to present art history and technical information and to critique our works very effectively. With this online format, every participant may learn from each person’s work as well as from connections to the Masters in her presentations. For the middle to advanced student especially, the learning curve has reached new heights through Pat Kelly’s mastery of this new teaching tool.”
“I began mystery of painting after retiring and my desire was to repurpose my interests by studying painting. Both theory and practical understanding has been met in the courses that Pat Kelly has taught through the Athenaeum. I am looking forward to other areas of study available through the Athenaeum to round out my Art Education.”
“Pat Kelly is an extraordinarily talented painter and instructor. She provides a tremendous amount of information regarding valuable skills needed for successful still life painting. Her shared tips are a godsend!”
