“Learning how to create abstract art is really hard, but Sharon Demery makes it fun and the fellow students in her class are as inspiring as she is—well almost!”
— SARA MATTA“Color mixing is a fundamental skill for a painter. The teacher is quite knowledgeable on the subject and communicates effectively. It's a fast-paced class, packed with important information. Sharon is an excellent teacher and a very pleasant person. I highly recommend this class.”
— JOHN SLATE“Sharon is such an amazing instructor. She is able to explain complex art techniques in a clear, concise way, with plenty of examples. She is passionate about art and painting but at the same time, she imbues her class with humor and a light touch that instantly makes her students feel at ease. People feel safe to experiment, try different things, and explore new avenues no matter how experienced of an artist they are. She addresses people's individual needs and interests and makes everyone feel included. She is also incredibly generous with her time and knowledge. Being around Sharon is truly an inspiration.”
— LAURE BROST HALLIDAY“Sharon is an excellent teacher. She is well-organized, enthusiastic, engaging, and passionate about painting. She is extremely supportive of all students. I particularly appreciated her use of examples of artists' works to illustrate her teaching points. This is an excellent course with a unique concept and approach. I knew very little about fauvism, but was happy to try something new.”
— LINDA MORTONWebsite: https://www.lindamortonart.com/
Read More“So lovely to take a class from a distance and get such personal instruction and insights. I particularly enjoyed learning about the history of colors and how the Masters mixed!”
— TRACY COLLINSWORTH“As usual Sharon doesn’t disappoint. She gave lots of examples to stir our creativity and references for those who want to dig deeper!”
— JOSEPHINE VON HERZEN“There are teachers who inspire you; teachers who open your eyes to new ways of thinking about your work, art, and life; there are teachers from whom you learn new technical skills; there are teachers who are fun, other are passionate. Sharon is all of these and more. Truly a phenomenal instructor who brings out the best in her students and opens up new horizons, even if you’ve been taking her classes for years. Highly recommend to beginners and advanced painters alike. I loved every minute and will be taking more classes with Sharon.”
— LAURE BROST HALLIDAY“I learned so much from Sharon -- from the basics of oil painting, to techniques for better composition and color use and art history.”
— ANNE FINCH“I took Sharon's "Abstract Painting" classes over the past several years. She is an inspiring, creative artist as well as a patient, generous teacher. I was always encouraged to paint more by her positive, constructive feedback on my paintings.”
— HEATHER SHORACK“Online Art classes at The Athenaeum are a welcome stress-reducer during COVID times. Despite the loss of shared space with your teacher, it is amazing how well art classes work in the virtual space.”
— GITA MEHTA“This was a thoroughly enjoyable, worthwhile course. Sharon is extremely knowledgeable, effective and personable.”
— JIM GROSSMAN“Sharon is a once in a lifetime instructor. Absolutely love all of her classes.”
— LAURE BROST HALLIDAY“Sharon Demery’s approach to teaching uses examples, discussion, methods, and challenges to ignite creativity in her students. In addition to instruction, she is a coach. She cheers everyone on while offering kind critiques and assurance to each individual in the class. Her various approaches to teaching abstract painting make the impossible subject now possible.”
— PENELOPE COSCIA“Best class I never knew I needed. Feeds the SOUL, especially in such a time of global upheaval and crisis. Designated time to be still, have fun, and even learn a thing or two!”
— GRACE BENTON“Sharon Carol takes the complicated subject of color theory and breaks it down into user friendly color charts. The ways in which hues can be transformed into various tones, tints and shades was worth the price of admission! It was not as intimidating as I feared... she walks through the mixing of colors and you can watch her do this on her palette-easy to replicate when you watch it being done. Very valuable class that has already helped me to approach my painting with a clearer intention about color choices.”
— ROBIN FLINKInstagram: @1californiagirl
Read More“This is the second ‘zoom’ class I’ve taken with Sharon Demery. I was introduced to her through my sister who lives in La Jolla. I live in Texas and plan on taking another class with Sharon. She’s a great instructor and with this format of zoom I am able to get her great knowledge of art. I highly recommend her and plan on continuing to take classes with her.”
— SUE KUEMPEL“I’ve taken classes for many years and am so please to be able to continue during these extraordinary days because of the introduction of online classes. Sharon Demery continues to instruct and inspire!
My 12-year-old granddaughter Zoe took the zoom class with me which made it extra special.
Thanks very much for making this experience happen for all of us during the pandemic. It’s so great to feel connected to other student artists and teachers”
— PENELOPE COSCIA