What people say
‘‘I left Life Drawing feeling exhilarated and exhausted; it was intense but in a good way. I liked the way that when you gave someone tips you did it so that we could all hear. So when you mentioned negative space to someone on the other side of the room, that made me concentrate on it more, with better results. The atmosphere was very good, everyone seemed fully engaged and friendly when breaks allowed. ’’
-Tom, Life Drawing, The Wellbeing Space
‘‘It was honestly so much fun! After a week of nothing but screens it felt like I'd taken my eyeballs for a jog - exactly what I needed. It was totally chilled and peaceful. Met a few really lovely people! Having a Life Drawing class just down the road REGULARLY is an absolute dream.’’
- Roz, Life Drawing, The Wellbeing Space, Macclesfield
‘‘Susannah demonstrates in a wonderfully eloquent, inspiring and informative way. She is also able to make exercises, like mark making, exciting and engaging in themselves. So exciting, in fact, that I've taken a whole class devoted to mark making and produced drawings that are like nothing I've ever done before (in a good way!).
I can honestly say that if Susannah were to run a class in how to use a pencil sharpener I would sign up straight away.’’
- David Barron
‘‘Susannah's teaching has encouraged me to embrace new media and find confidence in creating line and form. Her warm and welcoming manner coupled with her technical and teaching skill make every lesson enjoyable and rewarding."
- Katie Birkwood‘‘Susannah is a very skilled and wonderful teacher. We went through creating the portrait in small steps, slowly building it up and getting more knowledge and understanding about the bone structure too. Susannah explains and explores in real time so it really enables you to grasp it all and develop your skills alongside her and the group. I would highly recommend this course to everyone.’’
- Vivien Drawing the Head in Graphite
‘‘All of us who took part in your art class loved it! I was so grateful for how you took the time to design a class specifically for our students and were so open to exploring lots of ideas that I had too. The class was tailored to the calming and mindful atmosphere we had hoped to create and left us all feeling exactly that!
You are so friendly and your communication before the event was always prompt and clear. The structure, organisation and pace of the class was all perfect- even the break was well timed!’’
- Tomer (Oxford University)
‘‘This course - along with other drawing sessions I've done with Susannah - has taught me so much. Susannah is a master of value and tone, and her way of teaching is clear and even when explaining complex processes or concepts, she has a fantastic way of breaking them down.
Her modelling is always well annotated and offers a high aspiration for expressive colour and mark making. Sessions are always fun and well-paced. A brilliant teacher!’’
-Dayna Stevens Expressive Portrait Course
‘‘Have been so looking forward to your workshop. It was brilliant. The demos are great, especially on zoom, we can see it very clearly. I was surprised at how well I managed to capture the model, but that's because your instructions were so clear. Comparative measuring was really useful, especially when you sense something is out of place but you don't know how to fix it.’’
-Rachel Lum @rachel.doodle
‘‘Just wanted to say - your Life Drawing class this weekend was bloody brilliant. The energy, the warmness, everyone feeling comfortable enough to just create! That's genuinely rare and special. Thank you for creating something so warm and alive, Susannah - can't wait for future classes! ’’
-Sian, Life Drawing, The Wellbeing Space
‘‘I absolutely LOVED this course. It was my first ever online, as l've always resisted doing art online but this experience and brilliant Susannah have changed my mindset 180 degrees. Thank you Susannah for your relaxed, informative and inspirational teaching. I'll be back!’’
- Catherine McGrath (Drawing the Head in Graphite)
‘‘I can't quite believe how much I learnt over the four weeks of this course- and at the same time enjoyed a calm, meditative process. I feel like l've come on leaps and bounds with my skills and confidence- thank you Susannah! ‘‘
- Alice Frankel (Drawing the Head in Graphite)
‘‘Everyone should get the chance to join a workshop with Susannah. I just love her insight, honesty, humility, mindfulness and of course her talent.’’
-Véronique Truffaut
‘‘Susannah teaches and demonstrates her practice and techniques without trying to stifle your own drawing style. She is very hands on and works with you closely throughout the workshop, encouraging you and offering suggestions for improvement. I learnt from her in abundance at her Expressive Portrait Workshop!’’
-Barbara Bennett Expressive Portrait Course
‘‘Thanks to my favourite online teacher, the great Susannah . It has been an exciting and fabulous journey through anatomy, proportions, and understanding tones. Susannah will lead you, step by step with her enthusiasm and incredible kindness. Whatever your level you will improve in understanding materials, proportions, tones and what else you need to incorporate in your practice.
Thank you Susannah. I'm so grateful to have met you. Be assured I'll be back in future. ‘‘
-Ilaria (Drawing the Head in Graphite Pencils)
‘‘I wanted to let you know I am really appreciative of your class… you break things down in such a clear way. I felt the same when I took your class on drawing facial features last winter.’’
-Ani Bezjian Drawing the Head in Coloured Pencils
‘‘Mindful Still Life is soothing for mental health and sharpens you to the natural and physical environment. One of the directions in the class is to imagine you're an ant slowly crawling over the organic object as you draw, trying to see every detail. I really enjoy the open-eyed looking and exploring through drawing that these sessions teach - in a round about way it always feels like it's an exploration of compassion.’’
- Isabel Taylor Mindful Still Life
‘‘So appreciative of Susannah and her wonderful exploration of techniques and play.
This class was a reminder that each portrait doesn't define me. Ease up, girl! The style isn't set with one drawing. It's ok to not like much of what I make. Relax. Keep going.’’
-Anne (Playful Portraits)
‘‘Susannah’s Mindful Still Life sessions freed up my buried sat-upon squished-up creative spirit and has become a cornerstone of my practice. It is a welcoming, caring, tirelessly-enthusiastic space to let go, explore, experiment, and fall in love with what you're doing. It is accessible in every way-whatever your materials, experience, or pocket money. Just look at how they celebrate your scribbles!
So grateful for Susannah and this art community. ’’
- Rebecca August (Mindful Still Life)
‘‘The layering of colours was a revelation, I had no idea you could do so much with coloured pencils. I learnt a lot and especially enjoyed the third session where it got very colourful and I found the last session very freeing and it left me wanting more. Your teaching style is so calm and encouraging, It is such a pleasure to watch you working. I find your way of teaching by demonstration to be excellent.’’
- Linda Waterson Drawing the Head in Coloured Pencils
‘‘For a good year or so you tutored me at Artizan Street library with life drawing and I consider you to be a really big part in my drawing journey. You were always incredibly kind, encouraging and helped me to 'break through', after weeks of really a lot of toil when I started there.’’