Art By Purnima reviews

Sue Mckellar reviewed: Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)

"Loved going over things that I had learnt in the past but forgotten! Also learnt lots of new things- trees! So I have lots of room for improvement, but I have a better understanding now. Thank you so much. Cheers Sue ( world Cruise QV 2024)"

Art By Purnima responded:

"You have made a great start Sue. Just need to keep going now with the techniques you have learnt and hopefully will see you very soon on a new Watercolour course with Art by Purnima."

graham Mcfarlane reviewed: Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)

"Wonderful and very enjoyable."

Art By Purnima responded:

"Well done, Graham. Keep up the good work."

Belinda Fero reviewed: Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)

"Thorough, helpful, pleasant, talented- gives good critique. I went to class every day highly recommend it. Belinda"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Thank you for your great review Belinda. You have made a great start. I hope you will continue to paint and thank you for attending."

Dr Mary Niemeyer reviewed: Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)

"I have thoroughly enjoyed this class. The climate was non-stress and the teacher was knowledgeable. She related with the class as a whole and with individuals as well. My compliments to Cunard for offering this wonderful experience! Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity. Dr Mari Niemeyer(World Cruise QV 2024)"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Well, Mary, you have made a great start. You've started to understand how to apply the Watercolour especially with the washes. Keep up the good work. Hope to see you on a zoom course of very soon."

Pauline Sexton reviewed: Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)

"I am a complete newbie! This was a wonderful, encouraging way to try watercolour. thank you! (World Cruise QV 2024)"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Well, Pauline for starting the journey with Watercolour, hope you continue and hope to see you on a new course with Art by Purnima."

Jeanne Rose reviewed: Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)

"Very approachable instructor. Fair, calm lots of ideas. Great location for painting!"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Well done Jeanne. You've made great progress. I'm glad you found the course very calming. Hope to see you another course very soon."

Cathey Rabie reviewed: Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)

"The teacher was very informative and very helpful and understanding. I now have the basics to enjoy my hobby! (World Cruise Queen Victoria 2024) - Cathey Rabie"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Well done Cathy I'm glad to hear that you learnt more new techniques keep up the good work and hope to see you on another course very soon without art by Purnima."

Cathey Rabie reviewed: Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)

"The teacher was very informative and very helpful and understanding. I now have the basics to enjoy my hobby! (World Cruise Queen Victoria 2024) - Cathey Rabie"

Art By Purnima responded:

" well done, Cathy keep up the good work. Hope to see you on a new course with our very soon."

Cynthia Mooney reviewed: Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)

"I really enjoyed my time in class and appreciated the guidance through the various projects. You did an excellent job of teaching the basics. thank you! (World Cruise Queen Victoria 2024) Cynthia"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Thank you, Cynthia for your kind words. Hope you will continue with your Watercolour journey and hope to see you on a new course very soon."

Pauline Howell reviewed: Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)

"Very Enjoyable session. First Class (World Cruise Queen Victoria 2024) Pauline"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Moulden Pauline starting watercolours with Art by Purnima hope you will continue with your journey. I wish you all the best."

Angele Passes reviewed: Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)

"You have given me a direction! thank you so much. (World Cruise Queen Victoria 2024) "

Art By Purnima responded:

"Well done, Angele for starting Watercolour with Art by Purnima it is great to see you. Continue with Watercolour by joining my online zoom course and landscape course looking forward to teaching you more techniques."

Mary Stevens reviewed: Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)

"I have been taught about different washes and how to apply them correctly. Now I feel confident to work more with watercolours. Thoroughly enjoyed these sessions and you were a calm and positive teacher. Thank you so much Purnima (World Cruise Queen Victoria 2024) "

Art By Purnima responded:

"Well done Mary you have made a great start with the Watercolour washes. Thank you for your kind words. Hope you will keep up the good work. Hope to see you very soon on a new Watercolour course with (Art) by Purnima."

John Wickes reviewed: Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)

"The most rewarding and enjoyable time sailing home from Sydney to Southampton. Purnima is a great teacher with lots of patience and humourous. John Wickes (World Cruise Queen Victoria 2024)"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Well done, John for joining the Watercolour course you have made great progress. Hope to see you very soon on a new course."

Sue Dodsworth reviewed: Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)

"Purnima is first-class teacher who teaches almost everyone individually. I don't know how she does it! I had no experience of painting and now I am going to carry on. Thank you Purnima, you are inspirational. Sue"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Thank-you for your amazing review. You have come.on really well with watercolour. Thank-you for continuing on zoom with artbypurnima "

Anna McAloon reviewed: Watercolour Techniques for all - 4 week online course Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"Purnima was calm & encouraging- a thoroughly peaceful & relaxing whilst enjoyable session for my daughter. Her artwork was very impressive and taught some great lessons in use of watercolour "

Art By Purnima responded:

"Thank-you Anna for your lovely review, Isabel has made a great start and I look forward to teaching her for the next 3 sessions. "

Ann Harris reviewed: Draw a Giraffe in Graphite Pencils

"The workshop I did with Purnima was excellent. Everything was explained clearly and positive input was given, I was also pleased with the end result . I would give this workshop 6 stars if I could but am only allowed ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Thank-you for your review so glad you enjoyed the workshop and how lovely to meet up again. Hope to see you at the next one."

Pat Biggs reviewed: Draw a Giraffe in Graphite Pencils

"Really enjoyed the watercolour class at Cheylesmore. So nice to meet up at class with everyone. I learnt not to keep dipping into the water whilst adding colour when doing wet on wet. Great venue and a drink and cake included from the cafe there. Ideal room for watercolour painting."

Elizabeth Hollman reviewed: Watercolour Techniques for all - 4 week online course Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"I recently attended one of Purnima’s water colour workshops. The venue was excellent having the benefit of great coffee shop! The session was very relaxed, friendly and informative. A lot of different techniques were covered during the class and by the end of the session we came away thinking we had had a very positive experience. I would certainly recommend anyone thinking about taking up water colour painting to give it a try. "

Art By Purnima responded:

"Thank-you for your review and experience at the workshop. You have made so much progress with watercolours and have grasped the techniques well. Look forward to seeing you at the next workshop."

Dennis Hill reviewed: Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)

"Learnt to mix colours using 3 paints, brush techniques and starting with light tones and then adding darker tones to develop contrast of the painting."

Art By Purnima responded:

"Thank-you for attending the watercolour workshop at Cheylesmore. You have made great progress with your new limited watercolour palette. Look forward to teaching you again soon. "

Joyce Groom reviewed: Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)

"It was very good attending this workshop in person- much more immediate with help available as and when required. I have learnt more about successful wet on wet techniques as well as colour mixing."

Art By Purnima responded:

"Thank you for attending the workshop at Cheylesmore, it was lovely to meet you in person, well done with the watercolour pumpkin, you have made a brilliant start and have understood the wet on wet method. I look forward to teaching you on zoom and also in a venue very soon."

Judy Ryder reviewed: Watercolour Christmas Card Workshop Online Zoom

"Purnima is an excellent teacher, creating a friendly and encouraging environment during the class. Her “paint along with me” style is very helpful - with a demonstration and then time to paint yourself. She gives lots of tips along the way and is happy to answer questions and give advice. "

Art By Purnima responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review, you have made an excellent start to your watercolour journey. Keep up the brilliant work."

Seringa Dudley reviewed: Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)

"Enjoyed the session very much. Has given me the confidence to try 2 different methods of watercolour which I will enjoy developing more at home. Thank you for your inspiration and skills"

Karen Stevenson reviewed: Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)

"I have really enjoyed the workshop today, learnt how to build up colour on my flower. Also learnt to paint free- hand, a wonderful tutor that explained instructions clearly."

Suzanne Archer reviewed: Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)

"Informative and very educational in an informal setting, Learnt a lot! Only my 2nd time of art lessons. Will come again."

Shirley Mayall reviewed: Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)

"Very clearly explained and information sent before the session. Informative and clear instructions given in the session. Enjoyable and done in an informal setting with refreshments. Timing very good."