Accomplished Artist Studio 11049 South 1700 East, Sandy, UT 84092

"Update (March 2024): The genius of Susie's academy classes is that she isn't cranking out a bunch of artists who draw or paint exactly like she does - quite the opposite, in fact. Her lessons and assignments focus on helping students stretch in ways they might never try otherwise, while still maintaining their own voice. The assignments adapt fantastically well to each student's style, ability, and interests, while teaching important art and design concepts. This technique keeps students engaged and moving forward because they are genuinely enjoying what they are working on. This is no cookie cutter art class! Original review (2020): Susie is an amazing teacher who shows by example that there's always room to learn and grow. She is constantly taking art workshops herself and taking her newfound knowledge back to her studio to share with her students. She's positive, encouraging, and kind, and will help you succeed in anything you set out to try. Her private lessons are wonderful, as well as the group classes. I've made some dear friends there. Also, Susie is very careful about following covid safety protocol, so I feel completely safe coming. It's nice to have a place that's stayed open - kind of like an anchor through all the uncertainty of 2020 and whatever this year decides to throw at us. I love Susie!"

"I really love the academies at Accomplished Artist Studio! Both my teenage daughter and I are enrolled in classes, and we enjoy them very much. Oil painting had always intimidated me, but with Susie’s help, I am much more confident, and I feel that I have already improved significantly over just a few months. Susie is a very kind and encouraging instructor, her students are friendly and supportive, and the studio is a relaxing place where you are able to learn at your own pace- definitely a quality art school!"

"Moving slowly through different oil painting fundamentals. This lesson is Duo tone - blue / orange alongside white. As you can see here - I’m still learning how to use the paint values to allow depth / shaping / building different tones and layering texture. Yes, the eyes look droopy and something with the nose still bothers me. Oh well , the assignment wasn’t about perfection. And with that I’ve already got my next canvas background prepped and ready to go! Next up, something with feathers! :)"

"My daughter has loved to draw since she was a toddler and has always aspired to be an artist. We wanted to put her in a “real” art class with actual instruction but most art classes offered for kids her age were really just crafting and coloring and lacked real instruction. We were so happy to find Accomplished Artist Studio! She is thriving with real art instruction from real teachers. Her growth as an artist this year has been truly remarkable and we love seeing her self-confidence grow as well. I’d recommend Accomplished Artist to anyone who has serious aspirations to grow as an artist."

"I have taken watercolor classes from Susie for about a year now. Even though I am an experienced artist, I have learned so much from her studio classes! She teaches us a new technique or style or just something fun in each class. I am also in her online drawing class. Again, she has broken down learning (or re-learning!) into small sections, and you can go at your own pace. Susie also provides links to buy supplies through Amazon, which is usually much cheaper than any craft or art store. If you want a fun, friendly, and effective teacher AND you want to learn quickly and become an artist, take studio or online classes with Susie. She is indeed "An Accomplished Artist"!"