Deborah Brooks Art Studio — Attraction in Milwaukee

I've taken 1-on-1 art lessons from Deborah Brooks in watercolor painting since Fall 2024. I'm an un-tutored/beginning artist. Deborah listens carefully to my ideas and intentions, and encourages me to experiment and paint from them -- and from my heart. She reminds me "there are no rules." She points out positive features of my paintings, such as something that creates interest or makes good use of color mixes. She uncovers my strengths and makes practical suggestions as to how to repair or improve a work in progress. She is marvelous in sparking me to be brave and unleash my creativity. I leave each lesson inspired to...

I have taken classes with Deborah and will definitely be taking more! I love her vibrant work and it inspired me to want to learn new techniques and media. I was eager to work with Deborah in particular because of her extensive background as an art educator. Her teaching style is great! She is clearly used to teaching students with a variety of learning styles, communicating in a fluid manner that is easy to understand and follow. I have improved my skills considerably working with Deborah. I highly recommend taking...

Every lesson with Deborah provides me with tools to develop my skills as well as the confidence to want to keep working. She has so much experience working with students of all skill levels that she is able to offer problem solving solutions that are appropriate to a wide range of students, from beginners to...