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What people are saying
Susan,
I want to thank you for spending four great lessons with the girls. They really enjoyed it. My oldest has been asking me to get her more canvas; I think that inspired her to paint more.
Lynn
Lessons with Susan enabled me to take my art to the next level. It’s the difference between hacking at painting, and learning some technique and process so it’s fun and you can feel like you are really painting. There are tips you get which aren’t complicated, but you’d never get to on your own, that have made my painting ability one hundred percent better.
Nanette Miller
Last night we went to a movie, "How to Train Your Dragon", a really good animated film. When we got home and were sitting around, Meave pulled out her pad and sketched the dragons, from memory. Jim and I were totally blown away. I can't tell you how happy it makes us to see her so engaged with her art. It's like it's become second nature to her to want to draw. I feel as though it's been such a great investment to have her work with you.
You've been such an incredible teacher and guide for her- it's been amazing to see her develop as an artist through her studies with you. As a parent it's almost like striking gold to find something that your child is so passionate about.
Jennifer Perini
"Hello Susan, I want to thank you again for the GREAT team activity we had this past Friday. Today in the office the team is still talking and thanking me for a great time and fun activity. "
Pamela Morgan
Blue Shield of California
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Warren Buffett with teacher, Susan
You were WONDERFUL today!! Everyone had a fabulous time, especially Warren Buffett and Bill Gates..... they couldn't believe they had so much fun doing something they never thought they'd do. Warren made a point of telling David and me how terrific you were and how patient you were, so thought you should know you were very much appreciated.
Sharon Osberg and David Smith
It came in and it looks great! A real likeness of Lucy! Her portrait looks wonderful in chalk. I like it so much I may not give it to the kids. I may keep it myself.
Charles Sternau, Woodlands Texas
We had a great time painting with you...our lesson made for a memorable birthday -- you made it informative and fun!!
Pat, Mill Valley
Susan is an imaginative, talented art instructor with clear explanations of technique.
Bill Miller, Sausalito
Blue Heron Guarding Eucalyptus by Bill Miller
We love our commissioned painting of the Grand Lake Theater in Oakland. Susan captured the look of the theater and the feeling of the Art Deco era perfectly.
Linda Friedrich and Gail Stein
A painting of the local movie theater with our first documentary's title emblazoned on the marquee, our family of eight waiting in front of the theater, our dog, and a deceased family member's car driving out of the scene was our request. After studying many pictures and listening patiently long-distance, Susan completed (on schedule) the striking 26 x 36 oil painting that hangs over our fireplace. We love it!
Jeffrey and Charlene Chapman
Documentary Filmmakers
Lucy and I thank you SO much for the beautiful painting you did of our home, our beloved Burlington bungalow! It was a rare treasure of a Christmas gift!
The special touches you made, like my cat on the front porch, the earth flag, mailbox, and little plaque by the front door ... and leaving out the big ugly air conditioner -- all so sweet! And the color and light brings out my memories of the house as it was in our first weeks living there last June: bright greens and cool dappled shadows.
Martha and Lucy
We love our framed Giclée print, “ Monet’s House and Garden”. The excellent reproduction quality was true to the original, bringing the colors to life. Selecting a mat and frame for the print was lots of fun and very easy, using an on-line framing site made available by the company where we bought our frame.
Stephen and Ellen Milt
I just wanted to let you know that I took a moment to look at your site. Your work is absolutely fantastic. I am far from an art connoisseur (thank God for spell check here), but I definitely know what I like. I was particularly intrigued with the Emerald Bay and the Point Bonita Lighthouse paintings. It's always nice to see someone you grew up with (at least from 12 to 18) create something so good.
Peter Mintz, www.FleetwoodResearch.com
"I wanted a "before & after the remodel" painting of our house, complete with our dog Oreo in the windows of both, to present to my partner for our 21st anniversary last year. Susan was the one I called to expertly and whimsically capture it. While spotlighting the improved house, Susan's watercolor also freeze-frames the past: the house before a second floor was added and our recently departed Oreo. This priceless rendering draws visitors to it like a magnet and has become THE highlight of the renovation." -- Monica Levin
"Susan's art is wonderful. She gets the absolute essence of the things she paints." -- Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin
After 25 years the National Center for Lesbian Rights has our own conference room. That great new space is made complete with the addition of Susan Sternau's beautiful Castro Theater print. The picture reminds us of our favorite neighborhood even as we work on behalf of LGBT folks in neighborhoods far less welcoming. -- Kate Kendell, Executive Director NCLR, www.nclrights.org
"There's no other way to say it: I think Susan's art is joyful! I liked it so much that I had her do it twice so we have keepsake art that my friends Curtis, Vlad, Paul and I will treasure for the rest of our lives -- our two homes, our pets and a rainbow flag. It doesn't get better than that and I have Susan to thank!" -- Dr. Betty L. Sullivan, Sullivan Communications, Inc., www.sullcomm.com
