
See what Marney’s students say…
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Absolutely stunning! After taking your course and fixing my Cosmo painting from your critique, I am super thrilled with the results. Your course was well worth it as I have more confidence in displaying my works.
Diane C., 2025
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"So masterful! I always tell people that taking your class was the best gift I ever gave myself as a new artist. It’s time for me to revisit it. I did enter my first juried show - and one of my floral paintings was picked as the favorite by visitors. It was a huge moment for me! I owe that to your teaching and mentoring."
Laurie Stoff Worth, 2022
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"I want to thank you so much for your wonderful course. I am trying to find my "voice" as you say, instead of copying others, as I've done in the past. When I feel lost, I take out your course and re-read your words. I am finding it so helpful. A most grateful student,"
Betty Haines, 2019
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"I must tell you that your video demonstrations, your verbal commentaries, your student critiques and all the handouts are BY FAR the clearest and most helpful I have ever seen/heard, and I have taken lessons on and off over many years, in night school and with private teachers. They are as inspiring as they are helpful, and I will, no doubt, be using them as references for some time!"
Claire Weeks, 2020
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"Your course is really well-organized, thoughtfully planned and thorough. . . . You were incredibly observant of your student’s work, and provided helpful and thorough advice in your weekly critiques. You chose good examples of the various kinds of problems that students encounter, and provided concrete solutions. It was fun to watch them develop. While your paintings overall are incredible, I think that in addition your careful attention to backgrounds puts you a cut above others. . . .Finally, your wise words on critiquing yourself and on expressing your voice were exceptionally thought-provoking and well-stated. A wonderful closure to the course."
Jane, 2018
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"I just began re-reading your instructions from your online workshop. They are the BEST of any workshop I have EVER participated in! I am so moved by reviewing the printouts as I begin a new painting. You are so generous with your detailed directions: it is again unbelievable! You are WONDERFUL!"
Carole S. 2022
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"I found every part of it to be incredibly useful. And don’t discontinue using the prior students step by step paintings, with your periodic critiques, to teach us. Their paintings & your critiques of them were extremely important & useful. I also love using single pigment paints. That’s brand new for me. All your written material is so thought out, comprehensive and applicable to every painting. The knowledge you’ve given us is so much more than any other teacher has. It was an honor & privilege to be able to take your class. Thank you very very much!! "
Katie Walsh, 2022
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"I just wanted to let you know how much I am enjoying your class. You give so much helpful information and I am trying to absorb as much as I can. I am not a real experienced watercolor painter... have only been at it not quite four years, but your class is invaluable for things I need to learn. Was only starting to practice wet into wet for soft edges and your tips are appreciated. I almost have my background done and am currently reading four of the books you recommended. Thank you again. You are a great teacher and I will try to be a great learner."
Gail Jones, 2021
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"This course was excellent and very beneficial! Thank you so much for sharing your skills and knowledge - I definitely learned a lot. From making my own reference photo with strong values, to cropping the pictures to get the best composition, making soft edges and increasing the intensity of colours and contrasts, all your advises were amazing! I am sure I will come back to your lessons again and again as I grow as an artist. I would definitely recommend this course to others!"
Irina Valentin, 2019