Linda Casey

This community of artists is a family! Encouraging and loving to everyone involved. I stumbled across watercolor on YouTube and decided it was time to give it a try. I’ve learned so much since joining The Garden Studio and feel like the members are part of an extended family. I appreciate all the members so willing to accept each member and provide encouragement. I made 50 bookmarks for our church Thanksgiving baskets and now I’ve got people asking me to make some for them, and they want to purchase them! I’m nowhere near where I want to be, but I’ll get there with Alex and others to guide me!

I had always dreamed of being able to paint with watercolors and TGS has given me the tools and taught techniques that has given me confidence and has fueled my passion for the art. I’ve loved the add on lessons such as color, calligraphy and watercolor journaling. Prior to being a part of this community, I wouldn’t set foot in an art store. Thanks to lessons in TGS I’m no longer intimidated by going into Blicks. I love going in to look at supplies!! In just a few months, I’ve joined in with local drawing groups and am painting cards for all my friends! And I can guarantee you that at least one family member will get a watercolor painting from me for Christmas!!

Cheryl Naja

The Garden Studio is a life changing membership. When you join, you will be welcomed into the community with open arms and the best, most knowledgeable watercolor teacher and her team! Inside the membership is a comprehensive learning experience, packed to the brim with all the tools you will need to become a thriving watercolor artist. You are encouraged and taught to draw and paint your own compositions with great success! In my time with the membership, I've gained much more confidence in my drawing and painting abilities. I now paint for friends and family, which I would never have done on my own.

Debra Hanson

Being a part of the supportive Garden Studio community has also been instrumental in my journey towards more love for art and appreciation of the journey. Before I joined The Garden Studio I had major frustration with plant leaves, but since joining I am learning lots of helpful techniques.

If you're interested in learning and enjoying watercolor botanical painting you owe it to yourself to check out The Garden Studio. From beginners to more seasoned artists, The Garden Studio offers the techniques, tutorials and live painting sessions you are looking for!

Kathryn Garcia-Stackpole

Before I joined The Garden Studio, I had Lack of knowledge and confidence, but since joining I am More knowledgeable and confident in my painting.

Jimmie Collett

Kass Bates

Another change is that I'm beginning to let go of perfectionism. I used to let a mistake, or fear of making a mistake, STOP me from painting. This, of course, would stop me from practicing, and learning, and being creative. I'm now finally learning to let go of mistakes and keep on painting, and I've progressed further as a result.

Before I joined The Garden Studio I had no direction, and no support, but since joining I am more focused, and making more progress!

Laurie Ross

You couldn't ask for better support and encouragement in your watercolor journey. I feel surrounded by goodness and light. I wish I could give back as much as I've been given here but I think that is impossible task as this community just keeps giving. Before I joined The Garden Studio, I had no idea how to paint or what supplies to purchase to work up to my potential, but since joining I am painting better than I ever thought I could, due to the wonderful teaching skills of Alex. I also know that what you use makes a difference in your final painting and I know what those materials are. We were even informed of where to find them at a discount.

Lisa Mulholland

This is the most supportive online community I have ever been associated with! I love being a part of this group.

I tried classes but never got past techniques, never got to paint anything. I tried YouTube but couldn’t find the right fit. The wildflower week was just what I wanted and the garden studio fits my needs perfectly. I am now on a journey in watercolors.

Marian Carcel

The community is like a soft, warm blanket of support and encouragement. No one is more critical of me than myself. I was afraid to post my work because it wasn't "good enough" but I realized I wasn't getting the full benefit of the program so bit the bullet and posted. Everyone is so very positive and encouraging. It is a very safe space.

Before I joined The Garden Studio I had no guidance, but since joining I am Happily following our leader, Alex, alongside a bunch of folks just like me.

Patti Stroh

After trying to dabble on my own with an occasional class, I ran across the Garden Studio FREE WEEK offer and decided to give it a try. I finished the series of classes, signed up for the monthly subscription and haven't looked back! In just three months I have learned new things, attended both recorded and live classes while adapting to a weekly practice to build my skills. I have watched my skills improve steadily and my enjoyment of the process increase. The guided paths are amazing and adapt easily to my schedule and skill focus. Alex is a wonderful teacher and the supportive and positive environment is very special.

Terri Kolander

Before I joined The Garden Studio, I had Rudimentary skills, but since joining I am Happy with my skill development.

I discovered Alex’s was offering her Wildflower tutorial and the price and timing was right. In a short week, I learned so much and decided to join the Garden Studio. As a beginner watercolorist, I appreciate the stages Alex has created in The Garden Studio. At any time, I know where I am in my journey and my path. My confidence, knowledge and skills have improved more quickly than I had anticipated. I belong to a local art group at our Senior center and several seasoned watercolorists marvel at my skill level at 9 months.

Deb Schwartz

I was taking lessons before joining and was going to have to quit because it was too expensive. I enjoy carving out time for myself to become better at something that I’m really interested in. I like being able to watch a video without doing anything and then go back and do the drawing or the painting. The fact that we have access to so many videos is awesome.

Laura Reynolds

Before I joined The Garden Studio, I had I was stuck in one place with a brush and a piece of paper, but since joining I am Playing like a child with colors and brushes like a kid with the box of 64 Crayolas!

If painting or drawing in any way intimidates you but you have always wanted to try your hand at it, The Garden Studio is where it’s at. Great classes, tons of materials and the freedom to work at your own pace and in your own home. Grab your brush and let’s go!

Donna Caldwell

Painting is one of the best stress-relief activities that I have found. It is a calm activity that involves concentration and ends with a feeling of accomplishment and a product that I 1 am pleased to share with my family.

It is so wonderful to find a group whose members are so enthusiastic about everyone else's endeavors. The willingness to encourage each other and to give honest and constructive feedback is so refreshing in the ME- ME- ME world we live in today. Reading the comments on-line helps me learn about painting, but it also reminds me that that there are still people in this world who are happy to provide support, bolster someone who needs a hand on their shoulder, and who speak with kindness. It is a model for me to try to emulate these kind people in my every day life.

Helen Mathews

After several times in outside classes, three years ago, I gave up watercolor since I didn’t improve at all. I had bought paints, paper and some supplies, and I stored them away thinking I was done with watercolor. Then this year I took a leap and joined Alex FB class. It’s been a whirlwind of many lessons, but manageable, knowing the lessons are always available as long as I’m in the group. I am very pleased at how much I have learned!

Before I joined The Garden Studio, I had given up on watercolor, but since joining I am Newly Encouraged and excited to be painting.

Jan Whitney

I wanted to learn watercolor but thought it was much too challenging until I discovered the Watercolor class offered by Alex 6 months ago. Alex is such a gifted, encouraging teacher, that I was having success when I joined the Garden Studio. Now my challenge is devoting more hours to practice without interruption. Alex and her staff are attentive and available promptly when I have inquired about a class. THANK YOU, Alex

Bonnie Kuhn

Do it for yourself and don't look back. You've probably dreamed about it for a long time like I did. Never quite finding the time to do it. Now you can do it on your schedule so there's no excuses.

Before I joined The Garden Studio I had lack of confidence, but since joining I am feeling more in charge of my artwork and ability to share with others.

Jennifer Davis

Before I joined The Garden Studio, I had learned the basics of watercolor and did not feel very confident to paint flowers, but since joining I am making progress and enjoying the process.

Alex's style of teaching is what I enjoy the most. She explains the "why" of something and not just the "how to" which I feel is very important.

Linda Kravitz

Before I joined The Garden Studio, I had no desire or ambition to paint again, but since joining I am back to painting almost daily and also doing some commissions again. My own art has taken on dimensions that have impressed other and the most important of all, my own growth has impressed myself. I hadn't realized how important that was before opening and entering The Garden Studio gate. I encourage everyone, "OPEN THAT GATE!

I signed up and my creative world and confidence has blossomed. Alex's classes and engaging with other students/artists has been more than a blessing.

Mary Neal

I have never in my life had an instructor for anything that makes me feel as comfortable and relaxed while learning as Alex does. And her knowledge is remarkable for being self-taught. I highly recommend her.

years and acrylics about the last 10. I teach a local group of people how to paint every couple of months. I tried and failed at watercolor sooooo many times that I gave up until I found Alex. Oh my, what a fun time I have now painting. I can spend a little while or a long time at it and sort of neglect my other mediums, LOL.

Sharon Schuyler

Before I joined The Garden Studio, I had fear of watercolor painting and ignorance of tools and paints, but since joining I am confident of techniques while I improve, various paints and lessened my inhibition to paint.

I needed this activity and education since losing my hubbie almost 3 years ago. I have learned so much from Alex since starting classes and The Garden Studio. Shapes, sketch guidance, shade, depth, techniques to illustrate movement, mixing colors to get other colors, understanding botanicals better, leaves, directions of flowers and on and on. Continuing to learn and enjoy, this has brought me challenge and peace.

Sheryl Mekemson

My mom was a painter and I was hoping it was genetic!! I bought books, did a few on-line lessons, but I really wanted to LEARN! Having signed up for The Garden Studio has made a world of difference! I can feel my improvement in my bones! I am more confident and willing to risk on my own using what I’m learning from Alex. Before I joined The Garden Studio, I had Frustration starting a painting, but since joining I am Excited to start, to see what I can do!!

The FB group is so encouraging, so much that I have posted several paintings!! My questions are always answered. My color mixing is SO much better! I’m not afraid to try a painting that is above my skill level because I know I will learn and improve!

Kelly Billington

It is a great experience! Never think or say I can’t do this because I never painted before. Maybe it will take you a bit longer to get to your end result but you will be amazed at how far you will come in just a few months. The whole idea of creating something beautiful from beginning to end will push you to places you may never have gone before.

Barbara Peppas

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