Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When do classes start?
Q: I can’t locate the course
prices.
Q: I am not in the USA. Can I still take classes and participate in Webinars?
Q: How are the lectures distributed?
A: All lectures and
assignments are recorded on high definition DVDs. This allows you to have access
to lessons 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
This totally
eliminates any problems you might have with bandwidth limitations, downloading,
image quality, etc.
Q: How can I submit my homework?
Q: I would like to take classes but I have my own art
supplies. Can I have a discount?
A:
The
provided art supplies are a complimentary addition to our service. Our goal here
is not to sell art supplies to the students, but to provide all participants
with the exact same learning environment. We want to ensure from the very
beginning of the course that we are all on the same page and talking about the
same colored pencil names, etc.
Q: I took colored pencil workshops with other
instructors and I don’t consider myself a beginner, but rather an intermediate
artist. What options do I have?
A:
The basis for a school
versus a workshop is
the transfer of a large amount of information from the teacher to the student.
In this manner the teacher offers knowledge about a particular style and
technique. This includes materials, their application, design ideas, technical
execution of the project, presentation, etc. It can’t be parsed into smaller
pieces than it already is without damaging the effect. Major attention in our
school will be paid to practical assignments. Guidance will be provided to each
student personally, as it would be in one-on-one tutoring. The goal is not just
to give each and every student the same information on the set of DVDs, but also
to help them obtain maximum knowledge and personal skills in this media.
Q: Do I need a phone to participate in Webinars?
A:
Yes. Our audio connection uses a phone conferencing format. This is preferable
to voice over IP or other options because of better quality and less technical
confusion for all users. Using something called bridge conferencing, our
students follow instructions sent via email prior to each meeting and dial the
phone number provided. Obviously, the cost of the phone call to you would depend
on charges by your phone service provider and the amount of time you are in the
conference.
Q: I don’t have a
high-speed Internet connection. Is this a problem for participating in Webinars?
A:
Yes. Unfortunately I don't think you would like the result of a dialup
videoconference. The best result would utilize high-speed Internet for video and
a phone line for audio
Q: Do I have to have a web cam or microphone?
Q: What is the schedule for Webinars?
Q: I am not in the USA. Can you still mail me art
supplies including odorless mineral spirits?
A:
Regarding mailing restrictions, the US mail system still
allows a small amount of properly bottled odorless mineral spirits to be shipped
in packages. This will be more than sufficient for a single course of the
Colored Pencil Painting class.
Q: I am not in the USA. When will your package arrive?
Q: Can I write a review about Online
Colored Pencil Painting School?
A:
You
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techniques.
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