“A chance meeting brought me to Valerie’s class and I’m so glad I met her. I am an intuitive painter and just love color and movement. I didn’t think I was looking for instruction- just wanted an encouraging environment to be with others and flow. Well I pleasantly I got more than I asked for. Valerie makes it her business to notice your style and enhance it. She has an uncanny way of playing to your strengths, while helping you stretch to greater heights. My eye has improved and composition too! Every class is a delightful surprise as I always find I learn something new. She’s the grand encourager. One in a million!”
Alyse

Los Angeles

“Our daughter Chloe has been taking art lessons from Valerie for over 3 years. Her passion for art has grown thanks to Valerie’s thoughtful efforts to steer her towards projects of interest in her life. Merged into her fun lessons, are the technical fundamentals along with introductions to many notable artists and their work. Not only have Chloe’s art skills improved, but she’s interested in so many more mediums and styles of art thanks to Valerie’s creative techniques.
As I always say when I recommend Valerie to friends, she’s part art teacher and part Mary Poppins. There’s something magical about the way she relates to her students; her warmth, kindness and good humor are always felt. Chloe not only loves art lessons with Valerie, but she loves Valerie herself. I could not recommend her more!”

Claire Borsheim
Los Angeles

“Valerie is a one of a kind teacher. She has been able to guide me out of my comfort zone to a place that I never expected to create from. She moved me at my own pace, and knew when I was ready to accept new ideas that have lead me to an exciting place of artistic growth. I love her cheerful and patient personality. I am honored to have found such a gifted teacher.”

Carmen Zumwalt
Los Angeles

“Valerie is a creative and dedicated artist and teacher. I always learn something new as she gently guides me to newer heights. She is respectful of what I want to create.”

Valerie Gebroe
Los Angeles

“If you are interested in a joy filled experience while making art, I highly recommend Valerie Weller’s classes. She teaches in a variety of art mediums, and works with each student individually, helping them achieve their own personal success.
Her teaching style is creative, gentle and highly inspiring. She has assisted in helping me develop my own style, while encouraging me in what I am most passionate about… painting with exciting colors!
Valerie’s classes are creative and fun and could easily be called, “The JOY OF LEARNING ART.”

Barbara King
Los Angeles

“I was amazed to find that I could paint a mixed media piece that I would LOVE! Thank you for your insight and for teaching us. What an evening of discovery!”

Elisa Nicholas
Los Angeles

“Valerie is an amazing person and a gifted, talented artist. I am so blessed to be taking classes from her. I never thought I would be painting the way I am now. The techniques I’ve learned, cross over into my collage, watercolor and mixed media projects. I love learning from her. She’s patient and brings out the best in me, while stretching me in a way, that makes me feel good about my accomplished work.

Doing art with Valerie is a gift. I look forward to seeing what I will express, that I didn’t know was inside. I am inspired to work more at home on my art than ever before…. I am no longer fearful to make art. I have confidence now, that I did not have in the past… Not all artists can teach… Valerie certainly knows how to teach!

Tobi Pepper
Los Angeles

“What I love most about learning watercolor through Valerie’s classes, is her warm, easy-going manner. She is positive and encouraging. As a beginner, I feel completely at ease learning under her guidance. I am absolutely amazed at what I have learned and been able to produce. It’s fun and therapeutic. Her ability and skill is truly inspirational.”

Stacy
Los Angeles