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Fan Mail

The following students, parents of students, and coaching clients have generously offered these enthusiastic words which serve as recommendations for potential students.


"Marcia is honestly a gifted teacher. Her passion for art is contagious, and it transfers naturally to her students. I feel that my son Gus will have life-long benefits from his time with her. It was easily the best money we ever spent on any sort of enrichment for our children. It was a truly wonderful experience."

Ellen

"Thank you for teaching us to open up and be in the present moment of seeing, feeling, and the beauty all around us. Your gift of teaching goes beyond, and touches our souls."

Rosaleen (adult student)

"I loved how you let us choose whatever 'made our heart sing' and helped us move forward with it, with your guidance. Your teaching style and positive manner—this is the reason I will come back to you again and again. You are such a positive spirit in the world, both in art and in our lives, and I love that. You are kind, open, giving, generous, and incredibly skilled as an artist, and all this combined makes a fantastic class. You have the best energy around!"

Kelli (adult student)

"Marcia Randall DeBard is a warm, kind, and professional teacher...My children love Marcia's classes and have been very blessed by them. Even though my two daughters are 7 years apart in age they are each delighted with their projects."

Sonia

"Marcia was non-judgmental, genuine, and very supportive. Her advice and suggestions were right on target. She not only cared about me as an artist, but also as a person."

Melinda (Creativity Coaching client)

"Dear Marcia, I LOVE this class and I LOVE you for showing me what I can do. I can't wait until the next class!"

Kay (Adult student)

"Dear Marcia, I must tell you how much Kellen enjoyed his first art lesson. Ali would often be dragging after school but was always excited after her lesson. We feel so lucky to have you so nearby for our kids."

Mary

"Marcia is a very intuitive teacher in that she seems to "know" when a student needs some extra help or a boost in his or her creativity. She is very warm and accessible, making her a joy to be with and to learn from. In my opinion, a better instructor cannot be found."

Rob (Adult student)

"Dear Marcia, Keston has loved your classes! We have had the joy and pleasure of watching him bloom!"

Sheila

"Dear Marcia, I liked the class because you were really funny and because we got to paint a lot and I like to paint."

Rio (Age 6)

"Dear Marcia, For me personally, your class had the right balance of enough guidance from the teacher so you don't feel lost, yet open so that student (me) can creatively express myself. I love your enthusiasm and openness."

Lili (Age 13)

"I can also attest to Marcia's abilities. Through Marcia, my 11-year-old daughter, Hayley, has learned to appreciate art and the different mediums available. She really appreciates how enthusiastic, creative, and patient Marcia is. I highly recommend Marcia!"

Chris

"Dear Marcia, You're the perfect art teacher. You design really fun projects and I like your love, humor, and patience. You're just right!"

Susan (Age 10)

"The environment in which our children had their lessons was a very warm and positive one. The art studio is set up in a way that is very kid-friendly. Our children always felt very secure and welcomed. I would highly recommend Marcia as someone with a lot of valuable, professional teaching experience and a great deal of knowledge about the process of learning and creating of art."

Randy

"Marcia was our son Riley's art teacher for several years. His awakening to this art form that seems to be all that consoles him did not just happen by itself. Rather, it happened because of Marcia and we will always be indebted to her because of it."

Dana

"Marcia is the best art teacher! All I could draw was stick men. Now I can draw an excellent portrait."

Ben (Age 11)


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