What they are saying

“I was a beginner painter and had no experience painting with oil. Aside from her talent as a teacher, she was patient and incredibly enthusiastic. Her classes were fun despite the challenging student (me) she was presented with. She allows her students to express their own personality and her assignments are varied and creative.”

"Susan O’Reilly is a terrific teacher! I started as a fairly clueless beginner, and ended with dramatic advances in my technique and judgment. What makes her so effective is her disciplined eye, her knowledge of technique, and her ability to meet each student where they are at and motivate them to move to the next level. I think I learned as much from listening to her work with other students as from her analysis of my own efforts. And finally, she makes sure the class has fun together and supports each other’s work.”

“Susan has a laid back yet solid approach to teaching. Susan helps to dig deep within one's soul and pull out the hidden artist. Susan helps to develop not just your painting abilities but your confidence in yourself and your work. Susan has a wonderful teaching sandwich, humor and featuring the good, then the helpful advice, followed by a "you can do this" ending. Her 30 plus years of academic and professional training are evident.”