Watercolor Sketching for Students

10/28/2025

State: CALIFORNIA

I enjoy the flexibility of the online course and the assignments were enjoyable. I would recommend!

9/13/2025

State: ILLINOIS

Well balanced between art making and written work.

8/29/2025

State: MASSACHUSETTS

Great course and connections to teaching

7/15/2025

State: PENNSYLVANIA

This was a great experience. I gained exceptional insight and knowledge that will enhance my future teaching. Also, I would like to give them course "five stars" but for some reason I can not seem to click on it on my computer. Thank You!

6/20/2025

State: CALIFORNIA

I enjoyed learning about watercolor sketching. It was something new and exciting to practice. Instructor was very nice and gave timely feedback. Thank you!

5/7/2025

State: CALIFORNIA

Wonderful course with lots of great opportunities!

2/12/2025

State: PENNSYLVANIA

I really enjoyed this course. The examples, modules, and progression were well laid out and executed. I hope you someday offer a level 2. I would love to continue exploring this subject.

2/11/2025

State: NEW JERSEY

This was my 4th class through Fresno Pacific and thoroughly enjoyed it!

1/24/2025

State: OHIO

fun class , enjoyed it

1/2/2025

State: OHIO

I really enjoyed this class. I often don't make time to actually paint for myself and this class reminded me how much I enjoy it and need to do it more often.

10/21/2024

State: MASSACHUSETTS

9/1/2024

State: CALIFORNIA

Great course! I loved the structure of the course! It encouraged the freedom of exploration as well as the application of the basic rules of art, with many new ideas to help improve as an educator. I will definitely be using many of these ideas in my curriculum this year.

8/29/2024

State: Western Australia

It was great. I learned a lot.

8/7/2024

State: MICHIGAN

8/1/2024

State: NEVADA

7/21/2024

State: ILLINOIS

This was a fantastic class! The instructor gave timely and helpful feedback. Lessons were easy to follow and fun.

7/14/2024

State: PENNSYLVANIA

I absolutely loved the class and getting to make artwork! I forgot how much I love loose drawing. I cannot wait to have my students use pen and watercolor together and teach them about Urban Sketching!

7/13/2024

State: MICHIGAN

Watercolor Sketching was a great class. It was set up in an easy-to-follow way, with the lessons becoming a little more layered as the class proceeded. The follow-up comments for each lesson were very encouraging and helpful. I started out a little shy about sharing my drawings, and then I became more confident because of the instruction, and I saw the range of work the other students shared, and read how they were growing as artists. I learned new things about how to create better proportions in my drawings, and how to approach drawing in new ways. I am an elementary art teacher, and now have much more confidence in drawing and real sketching techniques to teach my students and help them become better artists in the area of sketching, and watercolor sketching.

7/9/2024

State: CALIFORNIA

This was a great course and I would recommend it to anyone wanting to improve their art skills, learn the art standards and become a better teacher overall.

7/7/2024

State: CALIFORNIA

Watercolor Sketching for students was an amazing course! I learned tricks on measuring with a pencil, shading, and watercolor techniques. This course was well thought out with incredible activities that included examples and videos!

6/26/2024

State: MASSACHUSETTS

Excellent class. I loved how much actual drawing and sketching there was. Helpful resources and well paced.

6/23/2024

State: CALIFORNIA

I loved this course! The format is step-by-step, with each assignment building nicely from the previous one. The combination of a textbook I can refer back to, YouTube videos chosen for me, forums to share ideas with others in this course, and positive feedback from the instructors made me feel I had many resources at my fingertips. I learned how to be a better teacher of drawing, and I have a few lessons under my belt I can use with my students.

6/13/2024

State: CALIFORNIA

5/31/2024

State: CALIFORNIA

Great course!

5/22/2024

State: TENNESSEE

This course was a great breakdown of sketching and watercolor. The assignments were broken down in a nice order and built upon one another. For some assignments, the instructor included videos and examples of student work, which really helped in understanding the expectations for the assignment. This was my first course from Fresno, and I really enjoyed it!

5/18/2024

State: NEW HAMPSHIRE

This was a great course. Well organized, with supports, and relevant to my teaching. I tried to request a final grade but I could not select a session.

5/9/2024

State: VERMONT

Great course! Looking forward to taking more.

5/7/2024

State: CALIFORNIA

Great experience and great class.

5/1/2024

State: PENNSYLVANIA

I really enjoyed the course. Urban sketching is fun for people with all levels of skill, I was pleasantly surprised.

3/12/2024

State: MASSACHUSETTS

I really enjoyed this course. I had never used watercolors or sketched outdoors and felt I learned alot about urban sketching and different techniques.

3/5/2024

State: PENNSYLVANIA

3/4/2024

State: PENNSYLVANIA

This was a fantastic engaging class. I am going to take more classes from Rob Carey.

12/12/2023

State: Armed Forces AP

11/14/2023

State: Guam

I enjoyed it personally but it also was good to add to my professional life as well.

11/12/2023

State: CALIFORNIA

This course has opened my eyes to a whole new world of urban sketching and has served as a creative outlet for me as well as benefited my students. I have appreciated the lessons on sketching techniques such as loose lines, the idea of creating grids to map out what I want to portray, and using my tools as measurement techniques. My students in particular found the later extremely helpful and encouraging as we have been embarking on many sketching and math lessons based on this very practice. Often when discussing even literary elements they bring up this measurement practice as it connects to looking at the world through a different lens, much like figurative language does in literature. Additionally I have loved the challenge of creating art lessons to implement within my existing curriculum. I have wanted to create art lessons for years but was overwhelmed by the idea of how to start. This class was the perfect catalyst in providing meaningful lessons that not only encouraged and challenged my artistic abilities, but also scaffolded how to teach my students techniques as well. I am looking forward to continuing my art education and lesson repertoire in the future!

11/10/2023

State: CALIFORNIA

Fantastic Class!

11/4/2023

State: FLORIDA

Loved this course! I will use what I learned in this course in the classroom as I teach art and inspire my students to go outside, sketch and paint using the three layers technique! What a breath of fresh air for my device addicted students!

10/25/2023

State:

10/24/2023

State: ILLINOIS

Great Class

10/21/2023

State: CALIFORNIA

This is a great class if you would like to learn more about different sketching and watercolor techniques. It helped me like using watercolor since that was my lease favorite.

10/13/2023

State: CALIFORNIA

This class was really well designed. The practice assignments I was reluctant to take the art class online, but I feel like I learned a lot. I am not a very experienced artist and now I have the confidence and the desire to do more sketching on a regular basis. I am focusing on the process and learning.

10/2/2023

State: MISSOURI

This class is a five star class to me! I really enjoyed the assignments and saw my skills grow a lot. The lessons gave me direct ideas that I can apply as lessons in my own classroom.

9/30/2023

State: CALIFORNIA

A rewarding online course for me personally and professionally!

9/28/2023

State: Armed Forces AE

Great course! I learned a lot about how to use this great medium of ink drawings enhanced by watercolors. Thanks!

8/8/2023

State: OHIO

8/4/2023

State: Armed Forces AE

7/18/2023

State: CALIFORNIA

I highly recommend this class! My skills improved noticeably, the book was interesting and the instructor replies readily and is very helpful. I enjoyed the assignments and learned techniques that I will use both personally and in the classroom.

6/3/2023

State: ILLINOIS

easy self paced class for the right price

5/26/2023

State: PENNSYLVANIA

I have a new passion for drawing and watercolor because of this class. I only hope that more classes are offered online like this in the future.

4/26/2023

State: OHIO

Great course! Best continuing education course I have taken. Fun, Useful, not too time consuming!

4/24/2023

State: MONTANA

loved the class

3/9/2023

State: NEVADA

This class was engaging, fun, relaxing and informative all at the same time. I really enjoyed seeing my beginner skills improve throughout the class. This class helped me see that I could destress while creating art.

3/6/2023

State: CALIFORNIA

The course was insightful and enjoyable to complete. I also really enjoyed the flexibility and communication throughout the course.

2/25/2023

State: OHIO

This course was just what I needed. On the professional aspect I was able to develop an entire unit of study to use with my drawing class. I did not anticipate gaining this from this course. I can't wait to get my students outside when the weather is better this spring. I have already started the ground work for having them ready to go. On the personal level this course delivered what I was looking to achieve. I developed confidence, skills, and rekindled my creative drive. I thought the course had a pretty demanding work-load but it didn't seem like work. Great Course!!!!!

2/20/2023

State: OHIO

This course was not only packed full of content related to Urban sketching and classroom incorporation, it also made you to loosen up if you are a perfectionist. It forces you out of your element and requires you to let go. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and I hope you will continue to create more courses similarly set up as this.

2/5/2023

State: MASSACHUSETTS

1/14/2023

State: NEVADA

I went out of my comfort zone and enjoyed the class.

11/27/2022

State: GEORGIA

I enjoyed the course material very much. Going through the curriculum and exercises have definitely improved my skill and confidence in this area. I also appreciate the patience, prayers and concern as I faced some health and family issues in trying to complete this course.

10/8/2022

State: CALIFORNIA

I really enjoyed this course. It has given me a great place to start and encourages regular practice while giving helpful resources to reference. It was helpful to me as someone who never knew where to start when trying to draw.

9/3/2022

State: OHIO

The course was very rigorous and informative.

8/8/2022

State: CALIFORNIA

A very productive and interactive course. Would like to see more like this where drawing techniques and teaching techniques and skills come together.

6/22/2022

State: OREGON

This course was both fun and rigorous. The professor is a particularly positive and encouraging instructor. A great growth experience.

5/9/2022

State: MASSACHUSETTS

Great course to challenge ones set ways and gently help them out of their comfort zone.

4/23/2022

State: CALIFORNIA

10/12/2021

State: OHIO

After completing Art-905, I have gained the confidence to complete more watercolor painting en plain air (outside). I have only had limited exposure to painting outside, let alone, painting architecture. Throughout this course, I was pushed beyond my comfort zone. I took my painting supplies and went on many adventures. I completed artwork in the country, in the city and even outside my own school where I work. I have gained knowledge that I have been sharing with my students. I have even presented my principal with a request for a field trip to the Franklin Park Conservatory, so my students would be able to paint on-site too!

8/9/2021

State: NEW JERSEY

I love to paint so was looking for painting courses for professional development. Watercolor is a great medium to work with as it is affordable for school use. I hope you will add some new courses on working with acrylics and oils too.

8/8/2021

State: TEXAS

Excellent course! A good amount of work, but definitively worth it. The projects I completed have helped me in my own art and definitely translate into helping in the classroom K-12. I recommend this course to people at any level or "artistic ability". Very approachable and helpful!

8/7/2021

State: CALIFORNIA

Fantastic Course! Just what I needed :)

8/7/2021

State:

This course provided instruction in art history, opportunities for guided, practical art-making processes, and step-by-step activities to build lesson plans for my classroom. Everything you could ask for in a professional development course!

7/7/2021

State: PENNSYLVANIA

6/30/2021

State: CALIFORNIA

Great experience, would recommend this course to others.

6/25/2021

State: MASSACHUSETTS

I loved sketching from life and so glad that I took this course. I am so motivated to keep it up! I have been carrying around my supplies in the car and looking for opportunities to sit and sketch. The class ultimately was habit forming in the best way.

6/24/2021

State: OHIO

This was a great class! I am now thinking of all the places I would like to sketch and paint. In other words, I'm inspired!

6/9/2021

State: OHIO

This was a fun class that was relevant to the Art Educator as well as enjoyable to the artist within. Wonderful class that I can take back to my students and add to their learning.

5/30/2021

State: IDAHO

I enjoyed this class. It was very thorough and I learned a lot.

5/20/2021

State: GEORGIA

I very much enjoyed this class. I found this to be the most beneficial class I have taken so far.

2/9/2021

State: CALIFORNIA

What a great class! I can't wait to take another course from Rob Carey.

2/2/2021

State: CALIFORNIA

I really enjoyed this class. I gained confidence in my sketching and learned a lot about watercolor.

12/1/2020

State: NEW JERSEY

This course was fantastic. I learned a lot and feel very inspired! Prof. Carey was helpful and made the experience wonderful!

11/30/2020

State: OHIO

This was a great course with well planned and thoughtful assignments that I found helpful as a teacher and artist.

11/25/2020

State: OHIO

I couldn't" have enjoyed it more. The assignments were fun and challenging and the instructor was the perfect guide throughout the adventure.

10/31/2020

State: PENNSYLVANIA

Absolutely wonderful course. I would highly recommend this class!

10/28/2020

State: OHIO

I loved this watercolor course! Great for all educators, not just art teachers!

10/2/2020

State: OHIO

9/14/2020

State: CALIFORNIA

Such a fun course! I loved learning and painting with watercolors. Overall great instructor, and fantastic course.

8/30/2020

State: CALIFORNIA

Absolutely fantastic course! If you teach art, or you just want to take this for yourself, I highly recommend! I am excited to share what I learned with my students and I think on a personal level, I was able to let loose a little and develop my skills. Professor Carey will challenge you and provide supportive feedback. It was wonderful to learn from such an incredible artist.

8/20/2020

State: MASSACHUSETTS

It was very enjoyable, and I left with some truly valuable skills and ideas that I will use in both my personal and professional life!

8/5/2020

State: IDAHO

This course was beneficial both personally and professionally. I am inspired to sketch and paint again and I walked away with a few concrete lesson plans that can immediately be used in the classroom.

7/16/2020

State: COLORADO

5/31/2020

State: CALIFORNIA

5/27/2020

State:

This course was very clearly laid out, I knew what was expected of me for every assignment. I like how the material was prepared. I liked the text book used and also the instructor, Rob Carey. I enjoyed his feedback on my assignments. Best of all this course forced me to make art for me, outside of making examples used for teaching class. I got to reevaluate my skill set and brush up on my own techniques.

5/24/2020

State: OHIO

This course has inspired me to start making my own art again.

5/15/2020

State: PENNSYLVANIA

Fabulous course, very well designed, inspiring and a great instructor! I would highly recommend this course.

4/7/2020

State: MICHIGAN

It was again a pleasure taking another one of his courses because I know the content is something that I can use in my class. I'm not going to lie,the caseload was almost unmanageable for me.I had to finish this class during the first weeks in April 2020 while being Quarantined in Michigan because of Covid19

4/2/2020

State: CALIFORNIA

This course was fantastic! The professor gave timely feedback, which was appreciated. Also, the activities were well thought out, engaging, and flowed well into the following topics. I really improved my art skills and I was able to create lessons that I could teach to my elementary school students in the future. Would recommend!

2/24/2020

State: OHIO

I enjoyed the projects and style of this class.

2/11/2020

State: Armed Forces AE

Best class I have taken in a long time.

2/4/2020

State: NEW JERSEY

1/30/2020

State: Armed Forces AP

I thoroughly enjoyed this class. I feel like my artistic skills grew considerably, and I was able to consider how I could apply the skills I learned to my classroom. I will definitely take another class from Rob Carey.

1/16/2020

State: NEW JERSEY

This has been an amazing class that has taught me watercolor techniques and really how to use them in the class with my students.

1/9/2020

State: NEW JERSEY

I found this course to be really helpful. I've done watercolor and drawing classes before but this offered new perspectives into both mediums. Whether you are new to watercolor and sketching or not, everyone can learn a new skill from this course. The instructor provides timely and detailed feedback.

12/6/2019

State: ARIZONA

This course is challenging and well paced, best suited for artists interested in developing skills in outdoor sketching and painting from live outdoor scenes.

11/11/2019

State: OHIO

Valuable course to learn a new skill or add to your skill set. We all need to learn new learn ways to slow down and to teach our students to do the same.

9/23/2019

State: CALIFORNIA

Great class! It boosted my confidence and skill level with sketching.

9/9/2019

State: CALIFORNIA

9/4/2019

State: CALIFORNIA

I really enjoyed this course. It was easy-paced and engaging with others. It helped me to pursue different avenues in art that I was unfamiliar with and now teach it to my students. The textbook and modules teach you how to use different processes and the assignments within the modules are designed to help you show your growth in both creating the work and making activities and lessons to present to your classes. Very insightful and fun!

8/16/2019

State: OHIO

Amazing class! I would definitely recommend taking this class. My sketching skills and watercolor painting skills are so much better now. It is an inspiring class, and I came away with many great lesson plans that I can use in my classroom. The professor gets back to questions quickly, and he is very encouraging and helpful.

8/13/2019

State: OHIO

I recommend this course because it has not only strengthened my drawing, watercolor sketching skills it has given me a build upon curriculum that I look forward to using in my classroom.

8/11/2019

State: MASSACHUSETTS

8/11/2019

State: NEW JERSEY

8/1/2019

State: CALIFORNIA

7/30/2019

State: CALIFORNIA

Great class, you will learn so much and it will be fun while getting you outside drawing and painting.

7/21/2019

State: OHIO

Awesome class. Rob was quick to respond to the lesson modules and he was great at offering suggestions in areas that I struggled. Thank you so much!

7/18/2019

State: CALIFORNIA

Loved this class. I found my love for drawing again, and how to bring that love to my students. The teacher for this course is amazing.

7/13/2019

State: NORTH CAROLINA

I really enjoyed this class and found it inspiring. I have a whole new appreciation for this avenue of art and I'm excited to put what I've learned into practice in my classroom.

7/12/2019

State: PENNSYLVANIA

Great course!!

7/12/2019

State: PENNSYLVANIA

Wonderful course - I highly recommend!

6/22/2019

State: OHIO

This course was informative and relaxed. I loved it.

6/21/2019

State: NEW JERSEY

This was a great course!

6/20/2019

State: MISSOURI

This course challenged me to grow personally in my art practice, which will only translate to greater achievement in educational achievement for my students. I am excited to implement the practical strategies gained in my classroom. This is a hands-on course I would recommend for any middle or high school art educator.

6/20/2019

State: NEW JERSEY

6/13/2019

State:

This course was the perfect way for me to develop my understanding and confidence in watercolors and urban sketching. Rob Carey covers a range of topics that help you see the full picture of this urban sketching movement and the beauty of developing this practice in your own life (and your students). I strongly recommend this course to anyone who wants to grow in their own artistry, as well as use these skills and methods in the classroom.

4/9/2019

State: MISSOURI

Enjoyed this course. Will make me a better art teacher!

2/25/2019

State: NEVADA

I really enjoyed this course! It will improve my teaching and make me a better artist.

12/4/2018

State: NEVADA

10/23/2018

State: PENNSYLVANIA

9/21/2018

State: OHIO

8/11/2018

State: CALIFORNIA

This class was amazing. The professor provided valuable feedback and provided it in a timely manner. This course, without a doubt, will be beneficial to you and your students. If you are remotely interested in Art or Drawing or Sketching or Watercoloring, even if you are not proficient in it, I highly recommend this course.

8/3/2018

State: UTAH

I loved this course! I hope to keep in touch!