Jan teaches the art of painting watercolors 'without fear,' with her infinite patience and joyful expressiveness. She generously imparts her techniques and personal discoveries of how to let the paint 'paint for you,' while patiently supporting and guiding her students with love and constant positivity. Jan is an extremely talented artist and an expert teacher. From my first 'pepper' to my current cityscapes and portraits, it's been a wonderful learning experience!
Lorna S.
Jan has many inspirational sayings... One is 'it's a happy mistake.' Those words have inspired me to not only not give up my painting, but to try to see that when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. The other is 'bridging the pallet'. You have opened up a whole new world of color for me. I see colors around me that I never saw before.
Susan W
It took only two hours of looking over your shoulders to get the willies out of me. I was stuck - I had studying watercolors for decades, it intimated me. Yet there you were gabbing away like it was nothing... Best lesson EVVA. If any of you always wanted to do this, Jan is the ONE!
Mark S.
She sees things like no one else I know. Her guidance is a gift to be treasured.
Matt L.
I have taken watercolor classes with several teachers over the years...and always thought that watercolor just wasn't my medium. Then I took Jan's class...her approach was so different. Now I'm hooked! She is a wonderful teacher..always willing to help. She also takes watercolor workshops herself and brings back different techniques to her students. I can't say enough good things about Jan. Take her classes and you will see for yourself.
Toni P.
Fearless Watercolors with Jan Guarino is just what the name implies. Jan takes the fear out of watercolor painting, helping us to let go, loosen up, experiment, and enjoy this wonderful medium! She is a fantastic artist and teacher.
Dorothy M.
I was a late bloomer, self-taught and only painted landscapes because even a bad tree looks like a tree. But Jan made me fearless. She taught me how and now I'll try to paint anything. Thank you, Jan, even my bad trees have gotten good!
Joe S.
Jan is an accomplished artist who loves sharing her expertise in watercolors. I truly look forward to her classes.
Barbara D.
I love that Jan really demos and teaches us techniques, while encouraging us to have our own style. Her fun, fearless attitude is inspiring.
Tina A.
Unlike other instructors, Jan breaks down each painting ,focusing on a technique that is unique to the particular project, in order to enable the student to proceed with good execution of the skill resulting in a pleasing and frame-able end product.
Marcy S.
Very effective watercolor painting technique, taught with great clarity and enthusiasm by a talented artist and teacher. Highly recommended!
Roy R.
I am very pleased with my growth in watercolors aided by Jan. I particularly like her calm, confident demeanor and her individualized attention to each student. I gained confidence in her class.
Angela G.
Jan made intimidating projects manageable, even for novices like me.
Francesca O.
Jan is a natural at the medium of watercolor. Her passion and ease shines through her work. She is very skilled and personable teacher - and generous in her sharing of her knowledge and techniques. A joy to watch paint.
Renee B.
Jan is a talented artist and gifted teacher. She keeps the class motivated and truly does take the fear out of it.
Debbie M.
Jan is a wonderful teacher with an enthusiasm which is contagious. She is willing to share her techniques and her materials with students. Even novices see success using her methods.
Rosi B.
Jan's generosity with her wealth of knowledge about watercolor painting enabled me to learn how to work with this beautiful medium.
Diane S.
Jan teaches by doing and does by teaching. Clear, concise demonstrations are her hallmark.
E. Craig M.
Fearless times 10.
Barbara D.
Jan really taught me to be fearless, so enthusiastic and fun and we learned so much in just one class. She is the BEST artist and teacher I have ever had. I've been in her class non stop for 5 years. From beginning to end, she shares everything we need to know to complete our paintings. Her demos are awesome and she comes around to each student to offer individual help and instruction. If I mess up, she helps you fix it. And she is always striving to learn new techniques to share with us so we are not only learning, we are having fun in the process!
Emilia P.
She has the knack for pushing students further than they expected to go.
Kate O.
Highly recommended to anyone interested in watercolors. Genuine teacher with an infectious passion for what she teaches.
Matthew S.
I signed up for Jan Guarino's Fearless Watercolor class with trepidation, but I quickly learned I needn't have worried. Jan's approach to watercolor and her enthusiasm to share her strategies and skills, gave me immediate confidence. She eagerly shares her knowledge of the medium and encourages each student to think creatively. Since meeting Jan, my art work has been revitalized and I have been inspired to continue learning.
Susan R
