What students are saying about
Bet Borgeson Studio's Online Drawing Courses...

"In looking through the galleries I'm struck with the diversity of styles. Bet's ability to coach, teach and encourage each student in his own style--through a computer screen--is just awesome. In some I can see a bit of Bet's own way. But so many others veer off into an individual bent. Yet the works are remarkably consistent in quality. The composition of the elements, the use of color, the placement of objects within the format among all those students are quite pleasing. My hat's off to her!"

JANE TURNER,
Lebanon, Oregon
"I found the online course very helpful as I was pregnant, renovating a heritage house for sale, and working at the same time. I definitely would not have had the opportunity to attend regular classes in person and it was great having such a huge amount of flexibility with Bet’s course.

"I took pictures of my work on my digital camera and sent the jpeg images to her and she would then import these into Photoshop where she would manipulate the images so she could illustrate the points she was making with her in-depth critique. My participation in the course was somewhat erratic due to my schedule but Bet would always email me if she thought she hadn’t heard from me in a while and gently nudge me along. She was great at keeping me on track and pretty persistent in getting me to finish any project that I had started. I also found her to be a very thoughtful instructor – she obviously has breadth of knowledge but she never made me feel intimidated and she is wonderful at clarifying technical difficulties when you are struggling with a work in progress.

"I think the real value of the course lies in the interaction with Bet herself. If you’ve ever seen the Mastercard commercials, you’ll probably know what I mean when I say it’s priceless."

--Flora Powell,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
"When I first started these classes, I knew there was talent in these old bones, but I didn’t know how to get motivated. What was inspiration? How to decide what to draw? How to compose it? If it wasn’t for Bet’s belief that I could improve my talent and the comments... I don’t believe I would have come as far as I have. I’ve gained confidence and security in my talent and I’ve learned so much.  At Bet’s urging, I began to seriously study art history...all those abstracts and Picasso’s make sense! Now, I’m off onto classes at the University of Wisconsin-- online, of course."

--TERESA KENT,
Neosho Falls, KS

"The techniques Bet has developed and shared with her students are invaluable! I have found her critiques to be extensive, informative and motivating. Her books are chock full of examples and detailed instructions and provide the fundamentals necessary for a solid foundation in the colored pencil medium. ... Borgeson is almost single-handedly legitimizing the CP medium in the art industry, as far as this student is concerned!"

HOLLY HERRON
Cumming, GA
"This course is turning out great! One-on-one access to the founder of CP as fine art... plus the time to work through two entire pieces with help along the way. There's just no way an on-location workshop can compete with this format."

TERRY LEACH
Green Valley, Arizona
"[Borgeson has] a remarkable way of being able to share her talent. I have learned more than I ever expected. Her books are the best educational books that I have ever read. Starting my art endeavor using colored pencil as a medium has moved the learning process forward exponentially for me."

BERTIE C. SMITH
Harpswell, Maine

"I learned a lot in your course. I found having a one-on-one critique such a valuable experience, and one that is not readily available in a larger art class format. Your critiques are very generous in detail which provides much learning, yet they remain confidence building at the same time."

DEBBIE LAPOINTE
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
"This way of working was really exciting. [Borgeson] didn't just teach us about colored pencil, but encouraged us to stretch our minds and habits. Consequently, the growth in understanding that I experienced far exceeded my initial expectations."

--WENDY DEBICKI
Ancaster, Ontario, Canada

"Bet is a true teacher who obviously cares very much about helping her students reach their potential. I have never had a teacher take such time and care. I kind of hesitated about taking her class because her style is so different than what I do. But I've learned a lot of very cool stuff in her class that I really don't think I could have learned elsewhere and it totally applies to any style. I can't wait to sign up for the next class."

KIM ORAVECZ
Eastlake, Ohio
[Kim created this digital composite...then put herself in it.]
"You have opened many doors of awareness for me... Your personal critiques are like nothing else I have experienced in my art education. You evaluate on so many levels and know instinctively what to suggest and yet encourage and reassure."

JOANNE MEYER
Olmsted Township, Ohio

"This series has been what I needed to develop artistically, to stay focused, and to make a priority of my art time. I feel like its taken all three courses for things to sink in, and not that there was any lack of instruction on your part. It's just that one needs the time to think things through, to study and to assimilate all you set forth in the lessons. I would recommend to those thinking about registering for any one section of the landscape series, to take all three."

MARIANNE POST
Vacaville, California

"[About this method]...I loved it. I can't find the time or the funds to get away to a workshop, so this is an answered prayer."

DEBBIE SHEALY
Bucyrus, Ohio
"This has been an extremely useful and instructive course... Because of your thorough and concise critiques I know exactly where my weak areas are now and that is exactly what I wanted to find out. Thank you for pointing the way. I do feel connected and engaged with my art again...maybe for the first time!"

MARY CATHERINE HELLER
Woodbridge, Virginia
"...you are one of the best teachers I've had. You really know your stuff, and your critiques are given with such frankness combined with such optimism that I feel that I have been both encouraged and given the necessary information to move forward."

ANGELA HOWARD
Santa Barbara, California
"I have learned more about artistic vision through this class. I ventured into completely new territory...something clicked and I began to notice things I had never thought about. I am seeing pictures everywhere and shapes of color masses. What fun!"

KATHRYN ENGLIN
Eureka, California
"THIS CLASS IS GREAT! ...the best part is I am really enjoying this work. Thanks for making these classes so accessible."

CHRISTINE BOYD
Lake Oswego, Oregon
"This is an incredible way to learn. I feel very different about my pencils than when we started this class. They were sorta antagonistic before, and now they are the most marvelous tools. And I want to get to know them better."

MARCI SEYBOTH
Grants Pass, Oregon
"...even though we didn't meet face to face I did get a lot of personal attention and I learned a great deal. I'm really impressed with how much you understand about drawing and can communicate in such an easy to comprehend fashion."

SUSAN RUBIN
Stamford, Connecticut
"The suggestions and improvements [in your critiques] were everything I've been hoping for. I'm used to very vague critiques and instructions in in-person workshops I've attended. It's very refreshing to get some solid help and information. The text was far superior to most I've seen. A pleasure to read..."

TOM GAZLER
Valparaiso, Indiana
"I've learned so much with this class.
I feel much more comfortable working with colored pencils... A side benefit of this experience is that I'm now making time for my artwork on a regular basis."

DEBBIE GRAY
Windsor, California
"The online format has worked wonders for me; it allowed me to work when I wanted to and when I usually wouldn't have the time (or desire) to commute to a traditional class. The personal critiques were absolutely fabulous and very useful. I have discovered that I truly love this medium; plus, it is such a complement to my calligraphy. :-) I cannot wait to take CP2."

RICHARD TUTTLE
Portland, Oregon

[About the critique format] "This to me was the most valuable part of the course...actually seeing how to enhance, change the images was extremely helpful. Thanks for designing this workshop format--it's become a daily part of my life!"

KAY AYA
Seaside, Oregon
"The critiques are doing wonders for me...it's just what I needed."

DEBORAH CARLSON
Warwick, North Dakota
"I just downloaded the last lesson; I'm saddened to have an "ending" to such a wonderful course...Thank you for pioneering and re-inventing colored pencils; and for sharing your extraordinary insight with others."

NANCY ALLEN-ECKERT
Santa Rosa, California
"I was taking a painting class at the same time I was taking your class. But I felt your class was more personalized and productive, even though the other teacher was there with me in the classroom!"

--Lydia Aponte Morales, Silver Spring, MD

"I've learned more from your classes than any I've taken on any subject. Looking forward to more classes and learning even more."

VIRGINIA KESLER
Long Beach, California
"I have recommended your class to others because I felt I received so much help. On a score of 1 to 10...you definitely gave a 10 with this class."

NANCY MISEK
Bend, Oregon
"It was really fun to interact with the other class members, and also it was encouraging. The critiques were elegant and outstanding--both the text and the changes in drawings. I would be interested in taking another class..."

PAT HERMANN
Lexington, South Carolina
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