Student Testimonials

“Robert Sherrill is such an innovative teacher.  He builds your skills by teaching the basics, color mixing, and technical guidance. He always mixes up the themes, never a dull moment! His easy-going style relaxes you so that you can retain and build on what he teaches.”

Michele

“I keep signing up for Robert Sherrill's classes because, with every painting we make, I learn something new; I expand my knowledge base, and I stretch as an artist. Rob’s demonstrations are fun to watch, and he amazes me with his technique and his good humor.”

Pamela

“I love Robert Sherrill's classes. I was an absolute beginner, and he has taught me SO much about composition, color, and the importance of contrast. His method of teaching by demonstrating is simply brilliant.”

Betty

“Love your teaching style & step by step instruction. Robert Sherrill's teaching style is very detailed & methodical. I appreciate your method of communication & knowledge; very thorough & detailed. It really helped me with constructing my layout & application. Thank you so much!”

Lisa

“Robert Sherrill is a master at demonstrating interesting and skilled ways to express art. He has enabled me to slowly evolve into taking more and more risks while keeping true to myself. This approach has helped me to grow tremendously as an artist!”

Helen

"Studying painting with Robert Sherill is an immersive journey, a romp through art genre and history. Every class is filled with lively discussion, experiments, and discovery!"

Jeanette

"Robert Sherrill is an excellent teacher who's knowledgeable in academics and the 'rules' of drawing and painting. He encourages you to develop and paint in your own style while always informing you what might be considered the 'correct' way."

George

"You are a fine teacher. Very personable and perhaps a ‘natural’ when it comes to teaching. Robert Sherrill makes all of this fun. In fact, I paint more and more between classes!

Lance

"Robert Sherrill's passionate teaching style is beneficial to every student in his class. He treats each one as if he/she were his private student!

Mitsuko

“I learned so much, and it was all fun! The way Robert Sherrill teaches is so non-threatening and free. Your classes are relaxing and stimulating at the same time, I feel like a kid in the mud, learning and experimenting in this new world”.

Maria

“I get a lot of kudos from friends, some artists themselves. for what I do in Robert Sherrill's class. I tell them, come to his class. All I do is follow, mostly, what he demonstrates. I’m not saying I don’t have a part, but it has a lot to do with the teacher.”

Dublin

I realize that Hopper may not be everyone's cup of tea in this class, but I appreciate that Robert Sherrill gave us wonderful information, insights, and how he was an influence to many artists who came after him (including yourself!).

I also appreciate that you cover many artists and many different styles in this class...you manage to keep everyone happy.

Diane