Value Painting
The Artist as Teacher
The most remarkable qualities Jody Florman brought to my tutoring sessions: SHE LISTENS!
What’s more: SHE FOLLOWS THROUGH!
She heard exactly what I said I needed and thoughtfully devised a plan to address my requests. She draws from a lifetime of personal development so her knowledge could have been a barrier for a novice like me. That wasn’t the case at all. She met me at my level and carried me through each step, no matter how elementary my questions, with patience and expertise. Because of her efforts I am now sailing along on my own, with aspirations to really make art.
I highly recommend her skills to anyone looking for a superb master artist and a caring engaged teacher.
Martha Mayhood Mertz
The most remarkable qualities Jody Florman brought to my tutoring sessions: SHE LISTENS!
What’s more: SHE FOLLOWS THROUGH!
She heard exactly what I said I needed and thoughtfully devised a plan to address my requests. She draws from a lifetime of personal development so her knowledge could have been a barrier for a novice like me. That wasn’t the case at all. She met me at my level and carried me through each step, no matter how elementary my questions, with patience and expertise. Because of her efforts I am now sailing along on my own, with aspirations to really make art.
I highly recommend her skills to anyone looking for a superb master artist and a caring engaged teacher.
Martha Mayhood Mertz
A DAY OF INSPIRED CREATIVITY
"I attended Jody's Streaming Genius workshop with my teen daughter and wow! Having a background in art was irrelevant so don't think you have to know how to draw or paint to attend this workshop. The whole purpose of the day was to help me open up blocked channels of expression and her methods worked! We used different media on several different surfaces and the flow, the colors, the expression started to move. I've been working on my 2nd novel and have been in stasis for weeks and suddenly...there it was! The 'artwork' that came out of me at Streaming Genius was subtle, yet profound and had images of my book in it. Unstuck no more. There's also a portion of the workshop that's interactive (don't want to give it away) and that helped tremendously, too. Thank you Jody for a safe and fun environment in which to explore my self and discover some answers."
Elaine Marolakos Edelson
Sedona, Arizona
Elaine Marolakos Edelson
Sedona, Arizona
"Just a note to say your class was so inspiring and fun. Just being there fulfilled an inner longing that I've had for a very long time and I left feeling very happy. I had a fear of painting even, though a part of me really wanted to do it. You helped that fear disappear and made it all so easy. I highly recommend your class to anyone who wants to play with color in a simple, yet highly creative fashion." Thanks again! Shaeri Richards
"Having done another creativity workshop some years ago, I was expecting this one to be pretty much the same. What a surprise and delight to find it wasn't! With simple and different techniques, Jody gives the inspiration and tools to NOT create a masterpiece., which is hard for someone who has always felt "over trained". I was able to let the thoughts in my mind go, just have fun and play, and ultimately learn more about myself." Devika
"For anyone who is wishing, hoping and wanting to open their artistic expression, you have a friend in Jody Florman.
The Creative Expression class I joined was wonderful. Spending the day learning about mediums and brushes and techniques with some great folks allowed me to work with color in a new way. I let my mind engage in play and explored if painting was something I could relax into and enjoy. The abstract grounds we all painted told wonderful stories as we looked to see what would emerge to be shared. Each day since taking the class, as Jody invited us all to do, I look at my pieces and discover something new, an impression, inspiration, a fresh perspective. Thanks Jody for offering your time, energy, knowledge, fun and ease to explore. And thanks to Mountain High Flowers for making you space and workroom a grand place to gather." Kathryne
The Creative Expression class I joined was wonderful. Spending the day learning about mediums and brushes and techniques with some great folks allowed me to work with color in a new way. I let my mind engage in play and explored if painting was something I could relax into and enjoy. The abstract grounds we all painted told wonderful stories as we looked to see what would emerge to be shared. Each day since taking the class, as Jody invited us all to do, I look at my pieces and discover something new, an impression, inspiration, a fresh perspective. Thanks Jody for offering your time, energy, knowledge, fun and ease to explore. And thanks to Mountain High Flowers for making you space and workroom a grand place to gather." Kathryne
"I didn't expect to have so much fun and insight during an art class. Jody Florman holds a space of allowing one to creatively experiment with color and texture, while at the same time, she provides enough tips and clues to play in a new exciting way with art." Sue Allison
