Student Referrals


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“Sterling Edwards' watercolor workshops are always fun, exciting, filled with new techniques and inspiring to the students. I take at least one every year and my artwork has improved beyond my dreams”.

Karin Seigel     North Myrtle Beach, SC


“Your workshop was just what I needed to jump start my career. I have been in neutral for a while and now I have a fresh eye. Your brushes are the best brushes I have ever used in the 19 years that I have been using acrylics. I’ll see you next year”.

Greta Swaim     North Carolina


“In the past several years, I’ve been to a lot of workshops. I was assistant, then chair for workshops for the Southwestern Watercolor Society, so I attended even more than I needed or wanted; yours ranks at the very top of my “A” list. After several weeks I see your workshop['s] impact on my work, even in my choice of paints, brushes, and palette. At Artist Showplace, we pride ourselves on hosting outstanding artists/teachers to lead our workshops. We want you back”.

Herb Reed     Dallas, TX


“As a student of Sterling Edwards’ watercolor workshop in Dallas 2010, we came away with a feeling of personal accomplishment during our quest for watercolor wisdom. We were enlightened by Sterling’s practical four-step process and supported by his extensive treasury of wit and wisdom. His system of paper, brushes, and paint all work together in providing a process to accomplish rewarding watercolor. Thank you Sterling for the knowledge and encouragement you gave to each and every one of us.”

Dave Carlson     Dallas, TX


“Having studied with over fifty nationally known artists in my long art career, I can honestly say that Sterling Edwards is perhaps the very best teacher. I learned more in one day in Sterling’s classes than any previous workshop. He packs more into his art classes than any of the more than fifty artists whose workshops I have attended. Sterling fills his classes with fun, knowledge, and leads you step by step to a finished piece”.

Mary Wright     Holden Beach, NC


“Thank you Sterling for such a great workshop. Watercolor is something that I have always wanted to do and you have given me the courage to go forward. You are a great teacher and I have learned a lot! I can hardly wait for your next workshop”

Joan Smith     Hot Springs Village, AR


“Fantastic! Amazing! Magical! I didn’t think it was possible to learn so much in five short days. Thanks a million!”

John Keller     Hot Springs Village, AR


“I’ve looked forward to this workshop since it was announced and certainly was not disappointed. The techniques were well presented as was the humor over our five days. I certainly learned a lot and now need to practice. Hopefully I will get the opportunity to do it again”.

P.S. “The brushes are great!”

Bob Seekatz     Hot Springs Village, AR