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David is a generous human being, which is only one characteristic of an effective teacher, but in the final analysis it may be the most important. Combine that decency with patience, kindness, and humility, along with his decades of experience as a fine artist and communicator, and you have on offer a rare educational experience. Five straight days of painting is physically and mentally exhausting. But I leave here joyfully spent.
Craig C.
David’s success is built upon his reputation as an incredible teacher. There are many famous painters out there offering workshops, but that doesn’t mean they know how to transmit their knowledge and greatness. If you are fortunate enough to work with him, it becomes instantly clear by his body language, tone of voice, and ability to explain himself that he takes great pride and satisfaction in making his students better. Many seek him out with the desire to capture the expressive and free quality of his work.
Colin H.
What a remarkable painter AND teacher! I came into David's workshop with high expectations (my mother and I have been marveling at his work for over a decade), and this experience far exceeded them. My goal coming into the weekend was to “loosen up.” I learned a lot about how to do this while watching David demo, but he also provided very individual instruction while we were painting. David shared techniques throughout the weekend that have completely transformed the way I see the figure and work with the medium. He also shared some exercises to work on after the workshop that are helping me to paint in a looser, more fluid way, and to find my own style. I cannot recommend David's instruction enough!
Ann M.
David has had a significant influence on my painting style and is a master in the classroom. He meets each student wherever they are in their painting journey, respecting their individual style and level of experience, while guiding them to hone their craft. David is a fabulous person, teacher, and painter.
Jen B.
“I had no idea what to expect on this workshop with David; all I knew was that I absolutely love his work. David begins the workshop with a demonstration where he explains each step of his method of painting and takes questions at any time. He was incredibly patient and knowledgeable. David is calm and generous in his teaching, and so I felt instantly relaxed and was able to completely be myself without the stress of trying to paint like him. I went in as a middleweight painter, but I had many questions and still struggled with some of the technical aspects. David filled in all the gaps, and I honestly felt like I improved immensely in that one week. I will definitely attend another workshop of his in the future.”
Laura R.
“The three days I spent with Mr. Shevlino were transformative. David delivered information about the painting process in a way that allowed me to take in many new insights without ever feeling overwhelmed. His feedback was always direct, yet kind; a catalyst conducive to growth. I would recommend his workshops to any artist, from amateurs to professionals. David changed the way I approach painting, and I feel a lot more freedom.”
Adam L.
Seldom do you find a brilliant artist whose abilities as a teacher measure up to their talents as a painter. David is one such person.
Fred Jones