“How can it be that I have been continuously enrolling in Pat Kelly's classes for at least 6 years, and yet; I still pick up something new in every class? A great teacher that recognizes what each student needs at that moment - Pat Kelly is THAT!”
“Pat Kelly’s Still life course is amazing! She teaches art techniques such as composition, color, value and brush stroke. Kelly also gives individual attention to each student, critiquing our artwork every week. She has an uncanny gift for understanding each art students next steps. I have grown tremendously under her mentorship.”
“Pat Kelly is an amazing and incredibly generous teacher, sharing her wealth of knowledge gained from a lifetime of painting. Pat’s teaching style is even better with her dedication to mastering the Zoom/Powerpoint formats to present art history and technical information and to critique our works very effectively. With this online format, every participant may learn from each person’s work as well as from connections to the Masters in her presentations. For the middle to advanced student especially, the learning curve has reached new heights through Pat Kelly’s mastery of this new teaching tool.”
“I began mystery of painting after retiring and my desire was to repurpose my interests by studying painting. Both theory and practical understanding has been met in the courses that Pat Kelly has taught through the Athenaeum. I am looking forward to other areas of study available through the Athenaeum to round out my Art Education.”
“Pat Kelly is an extraordinarily talented painter and instructor. She provides a tremendous amount of information regarding valuable skills needed for successful still life painting. Her shared tips are a godsend!”
