"Ask anyone which artists are certain to be among the next generation of great plein air painters, and Californian Kathleen Dunphy's name will be at the top of the list."
-Steve Doherty, Plein Air Magazine
"Your workshop was dollar for dollar one of the best investments I have made...I have taken many workshops, often felt that the experience did not quite hit the mark. Your directness, simplicity of approach and logical organization simply melded together for me disparate things I had heard before, making sense of it all.. Thank you for your comments and insights."
-- Louise S., Silver City, NM, April 2016
"Simply put, you have shown me the way to becoming a better artist... I don't have to paint the same way I have always painted and HOPE to magically improve somehow. For the very first time - amazingly enough - I understand that improvement isn't about luck or about taking the right workshop or buying the right easel. It's a logical process. ...My only regret about taking your workshop is that I didn't do it long ago. "
-- Bruce H, Carmichael, CA, April 2015 To read Bruce's blog about the workshop, click here
"You conducted the workshop in a warm, friendly, professional manner with humor, grace, and humility."
-- Judith F., Igo, CA, October 2013
"I learned more in 3 days with you than I have with other instructors. Your no-nonsense approach has been extrememly liberating for me, and your spirit of adventure in your work is contagious!"
-- Cynthia B., Santa Barbara, CA, April 2015
"Your workshop was by far the best I've ever taken. You teach from the heart. From day one you offered inside tips on everything - from color mixing (those greens!), to how to use a sensitive touch when painting wet-on-wet, to determining size and angles of objects when in the field. You held nothing back. The class was really fun and a nice mix of men and women - good energy. It was a very rich experience and I can't wait to get out and paint!"
-- Annie F., Plymouth, CA, April 2010
"From your opening lecture to your final critiques - I was impressed by your articulation and organization, and inspired by your passion and your skill. You are a natural teacher!"
-- Sheree J., North Vancouver, BC Canada, June 2011
"Your workshop was so well organized and comprehensive. I was really impressed with all the material you were able to cover in just three days. I'm sure I'll be trying to digest stuff for months! I learned so much and I know I will grow as an artist with the information you shared. What a great format for a workshop! A one room schoolhouse from the 1800's in a beautiful gold rush era town. The school house really helped remind me of simpler times and that plein air painting is another way for me to slow down and enjoy the moment."
-- Scott H., Scott's Valley, CA, April 2011
"Your encouragement has motivated me a great deal and I feel I have new tools to work with. I feel very inspired and rejuvenated and I credit you and your wonderful teaching style with that."
-- Elizabeth M., Mt. Pleasant, SC, September 2011
"I had so much fun and learned more than I could ever dream of in 5 days, not to mention everyone who attended was great fun to be with too. I will admit it was hard and I enjoyed stepping out of my boundaries. I hope I can come again in the years to come."
-- Kathryn G., Elko, NV, No Whiners! workshop, 2010
Group critique mid-way through the No Whiners! class
The No Whiners! 2011 gang
"After learning so much at your 3-day workshop, I was almost afraid to take the "No Whiners" 5-day; it was a foolish fear, and thankfully I didn't act on it. While I've gained so much understanding of color and shape with you limited palette concept and other techniques, I must admit it's you inspiration that makes it most worthwhile. Since then, I can look at my work from month to month and even week to week, and see the improvement."
-- Cynthia H., Santa Rosa, CA, No Whiners! workshop 2011
"There isn't a time that I'm painting that I don't think of something I gained from those few days. I am still so happy I was able to attend, I gained so much from the workshop I took last summer. I just want to say thanks again for being such a generous teacher."
-- Nancy V., Shelton, WA, September 2011
