Reviews from Current & Former Students

"Elizabeth offers something rare: small classes and lots of attention from someone with superb skills. It’s crazy to pass the opportunity up." - Pam P 2023

“As a competent portrait and figure artist with many years of experience, I was looking for a way to refresh and enhance my foundational skills and discover new ways to approach a painting. I was happy to discover Elizabeth Zanzinger and her portrait classes.  Elizabeth is an incredibly perceptive teacher, with a unique ability to understand her students' individual needs.

Her lessons are well-structured and cover all the essential aspects of portrait painting and drawing, including anatomy, lighting, values, and color.  Elizabeth's approach is hands-on and engaging, and she is always available to provide feedback and answer questions.

I would highly recommend Elizabeth Zanzinger's portrait classes to anyone who wishes to improve their skills, whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist. Her passion for teaching, combined with her exceptional talent, makes her an excellent choice for anyone looking to take their skills to the next level. Thank you, Elizabeth, for your dedication and expertise!” - Terry R 2023

Elizabeth's skill in drawing and painting is awesome! She provides solid feedback and demos to fit each student's level and personal development in the class. Her instructions have not only a classical approach but also contain wisdom of art creation by breaking the rules and thinking outside of the box. Learning and studying with her is a true pleasure. I recommend Elizabeth's class to all artists who are interested in improving your drawing or painting techniques through live model sessions. You will be glad that this is a place you can get excellent artistic education and advice to support your own art journey. -Grace W 2023

“I appreciate that Elizabeth takes a structured approach to figurative drawing and painting that yields measurable improvement for students but is flexible enough to accommodate various styles and goals.” - Stephen M 2023

“I have been fortunate to attend Elizabeth portrait classes for the last year. In that time I have made great progress. Her demonstrations are clear and teaching thorough. She maintains a friendly and supportive atmosphere in the class, and her passion for drawing and painting the human form is contagious. I am grateful for her patience and skill.” - Marie C 2023

“After taking a number of classes with Elizabeth, it's clear to me she can do it all. Not only is she highly skilled painter, inspiring students as she creates vibrant in-class demos, but she is also an attentive and eloquent teacher, able to tailor her instruction to students' individual levels of development. Her background in academic drawing and painting helps students establish a solid foundation of good practices, while her willingness to question the "rules" helps students think critically about their painting practices and offers a glimpse of what it takes to create original works of art.” -Ben K

“Great classes, demos and feedback! A wealth of information and knowledge that Elizabeth shares in each class.” -Liz M

“Elizabeth is incredible and easy to be around. So talented! I'm an artist model, so I've had hundreds of artists portray me. I'm so impressed with Elizabeth's consistency, accuracy, and ability. She's a pleasure to work with.” - Liz J

“Elizabeth is an excellent instructor...  Most remarkable was how frequently Elizabeth was able to check in with students. She checked in with each of us MULTIPLE times per day! She also did two wonderful demos. I'd really like to study with her again.” - Don I

“Elizabeth is a pleasure to meet! I feel so lucky to have taken a workshop with her. Her knowledge and talent to express and demonstrate artistic concepts is amazing. She is so welcoming and inviting and, I can't wait to see what she does next! Her perseverance and passion for fine art is inspiring.” - Brittany B