Sonah M.

Andres listens to his students carefully and excels at teaching values, colors, temperature, and other art concepts, including drawing. He instructs on how to compose pictures and set up still life arrangements with great detail. His explanations are easy to understand, and he simplifies complex concepts effectively. He responds to questions promptly, always keeps his promises, and engages with his students rather than teaching in a one-way manner. He is very patient and demonstrates painting and drawing techniques, offering a wide variety of methods. I highly recommend him at any level.

Cory D.

I could leave a novel length review regarding how good my experience was with my first round of sessions were with Alfredo. I had absolutely no experience painting with oils prior to my classes. As our sessions went on, Alfredo created snd altered my class structure to accommodate what I needed. He didn't just teach me how to put oils on a canvas, but explained the importance of everything from the care and cleaning of your brushes, materials he recommended all the way to explaining color theory, sketching and more. He has played an integral role in me using art and painting to finding peace and putting smiles on my face. I cant wait to see my progress in our next round of sessions. Not only is Alfredo a great instructor, but hes my mentor and my friend. Hes helped a U.S. Marine Combat Veteran find a way to push an illness aside and use art to be happy. I hope I'm able to attach my paintings below. One is my very first completed painting and one about to be completed, and could not look anything like they do with Alfredo's guidance. They are pieces painted prior from other artists.

Evie C.

He is fantastic! Works well with you and is super encouraging. I can’t wait to see how my art progresses with his instruction.

Karen M.

He is so knowledgeable and such an awesome teacher

Karen M.

He is so knowledgeable and such an awesome teacher

Linda G.

I have studied Chinese brush painting with Henry Li (of Blue Heron Arts) on-line for several years and can say without hesitation that he is a simply amazing teacher and artist. I have loved studying with him. His teaching is clear, thorough, accessible and well-presented as well as being creative and inspiring. He has both a depth and breadth of knowledge, not only in Chinese brush painting but also in related areas and fields, which he very generously shares. As a student I appreciate how he seamlessly weaves together aesthetics, specific principles, helpful attitudes to cultivate, and thoughts on the creative process along with detailed discussions and demonstrations of a wide variety of specific techniques, methods, materials and various painting styles. At the same time, he creates superb paintings, and inspires and encourages each student. He has an in-depth knowledge of specific materials and ways they can be used. He is able to explain both general and detailed points about painting along with suggestions as to what might work best for what I want to achieve. While being highly skilled in traditional tools and methods, he employs a variety of other creative and non-traditional materials and techniques, depending on what any given student is interested in exploring. Depending on one’s interests, he offers examples of paintings by various master artists, including those he has studied with himself and discusses how they were done. I have seen him work with many other students as well, and he is very adept at reaching students at all levels from complete beginners to professional artist. He is able to easily tune into a student’s interests and strengths. He is sensitive and encouraging, while also being able to give helpful critiques. He responds very well to questions and comments and individual needs a student has. And he has a wonderful sense of humor! I have always been touched by his kind heart which shines through everything he does. I have a background in both art and education (my professional works has been in the field of adult learning and experiential education). I have seen over the years that often someone can be an excellent artist but not a very good teacher, and vice versa. Henry Li is outstanding in both areas. In addition, his love of art, and enthusiasm for learning and exploration shines through his teaching, and he inspires that same passion and creativity in his students. I feel privileged to be able to learn from him.