“I have no criticisms! You have made the class so fun and you are so approachable as an instructor and human! I will take all classes you offer and thank you!”
— Introduction to Landscape Painting Student, Make Creative Studio
“First and foremost, thank you for the positive energy, kindness, and patience you poured into this week’s class. I truly appreciate it and marvel at your talent for and your ability to connect with everyone in the class...All in all, I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to attend this course and learn from you.””
— -Painting Alongside Camp student, Make Creative Studio
“It has been sch a blessing for me to be in your class, to learn techniques and skills that are way out of my comfort zone!...You are a kind and encouraging teacher, and I hope to paint with you again...You have made me bolder to try new things, to paint bigger, and to learn to enjoy the journey even if I have an “epic fail” as my grandson would say.” ”
— Painting Alongside Camp student, Make Creative Studio
“I *loved* the class. Can’t imagine a better way to spend a morning/kick off the weekend. I really enjoyed the way the class was structured and the content covered. I also really enjoyed the demos and found that really helpful...thank you so much for everything. Hope to take another class soon!”
— Introduction to Landscape Painting student, Make Creative Studio
“1 - on -1 feedback is awesome because you adapt well to the choices I made in my own piece, rather than trying to only make it look like yours. ”
— Painting Alongside Camp student, Make Creative Studio
“Sometimes we need a little dose of fresh perspective and encouragement to help us move forward. Carson did just that for me when I hit a wall on a painting of a cove that I was attempting. With a photo of my work on her computer screen and our phones in hand, we had a delightful and enlightening session. Carson helped me see things I had lost sight of, or never saw at all. She empathized with my frustrations and confirmed some of my instincts. Then she offered great suggestions for things I might try that could improve the painting.
I was grateful for this opportunity to receive some professional feedback and to “talk art” with someone whose paintings bring joy to so many. A most positive and helpful experience!”
— D. Graham, Feedback Session Student
“I took a private painting session with Carson, and I am SO glad I did! She carefully and intentionally worked with me on my level. Carson was gracious and generous with her extensive painting knowledge including subject selection, prep, color mixing, and project execution. I am a ‘wanna-be’ painter and working one on one with her has given me more confidence to ‘just paint it’!”