TESTIMONIALS

What students actually say.

Drawn from student reviews across workshops.

Encouragement

"I enjoyed the workshop because I appreciated your sense of humour and playfulness. It was a happy relaxed atmosphere and you were encouraging and aware of each person's character and ability."

Marion Whiting

Clarity

"Brod is a wonderful artist and instructor. He is well-prepared for the workshop... explanations and demos are very clear and shares his knowledge with the rest of the class. Very attentive to every student."

Judy Chan

Confidence

"Broderick didn't say he was going to teach us to paint but that he was going to teach us a technique to help us achieve and overcome our fears of learning about watercolor essentials. The technique was simple, easy to follow and not hard to comprehend."

April Lee

Calm

"Your thoughtful attitude to the workshop started from clear statements... Now, I have found a new way to paint watercolors and don't panic anymore."

Alice Lin Peng

Structure

"I liked when we learned about the water and color consistencies. I got to see the skill being demonstrated and then I got to try it on my own. I equate learning about watercolour painting to learning a new dance."

Suzanne Richards

Method

"I like the way the techniques were broken down and then practiced. Also explaining how to decide what consistency of paint is needed."

Holly Chalmers

Guidance

"I would describe it as a controlled, guided, step-by-step approach to the basics of doing water colours, taught by an excellent artist, with a wonderful manner and people skills. Excellent for complete beginners."

Bruce Raber

Simplicity

"I enjoyed the fact that Brod was passionate about teaching and watercolor art. I liked that he made it look simple and broke steps down for all of us – even though when I tried to copy what he did it was much more difficult. Thank you for your class – I learned a lot and it was fun!!"

Lisa Hirose-Cameron

Student Transformations

Real stories of control and effortless painting

I was honestly ready to give up on watercolor. When I saw that your course offered a solid technical foundation and step-by-step projects, I thought, "Okay, one last try." I'm so glad I did.
— Shelley C. Taylor
your explanation & close videos have finally let me understand what I was missing/doing wrong. THANK YOU Broderick… I am NOT affiliated.
— Kristi McMillan
Holy Guacamole! In ALL the watercolor courses I've taken so far... NO ONE has shown me this process. This technique is worth the cost of the course.
— John Orban
It's exactly what I was looking for. The instructor is very clear with his instructions. I highly recommend this course.
— Christine Fung
I've learned more in the first few lessons than I have with anything else I've paid to take online!
— Lisa M. Schneider
This course helped me when I was feeling lost on how to improve my watercolour. Not only did I improve it, but I had a fun experience!
— Leyla Tabarrok

The "Aha" Moments

When the invisible conditions finally become visible.

It was the concept of building and directing the bead that was the first 'aha'
— Gerry Scott-Moore
I didn't understand the process until I found several of your courses.
— Alice Kristian
I finally understand the theory behind it — and it wasn't boring!
— Sheri Broussard
I am literally blown away with the information. Excellent teaching skills with easy to learn and follow instructions yet learning quality information others don't teach.
— Lucia Quick
I hate it when instructors make assumptions. You didn't forget the very basic information — like paper types, what and why.
— Dayna Stump
Every YouTube tutorial I watched seemed like magic. Now when something goes wrong, I know why and how to fix it.
— Lisa Anderson
I went back to old paintings and could identify exactly what went wrong. I'm no longer guessing.
— Brian Mitchell

Water Control & The "Ratio"

Mastering the relationship between water, pigment, and paper.

nobody ever explained how much water to add — which is so fundamental! I have already learnt so much.
— Dipti Singh
now I GET IT! No more waiting for "happy accidents" to happen. No more frustration.
— Linda Krueger
your 3 Strengths approach is simple! No more cauliflowers.
— Marianette Cheu
taught me how to avoid obstacles that may seem obvious but really are not. Like how much water, the bead, and the different strengths of paint.
— Suzanne Olsiewski
You'll end up with a very good knowledge of how to make flat even washes and mixes. Highly recommend!
— Carmen Sanz
Both painting and mixing are demonstrated and explained in detail, with many close-ups and shots from multiple angles.
— Theresa Fessler
I was struggling with water control and getting blooms everywhere. Now I can control where water goes and create effects intentionally.
— Patricia Moore
I finally understand moisture control and my washes are smooth and even. No more streaks.
— Jennifer Park
Understanding the 3 Strengths gave me a framework. I was making everything too watery because I was scared.
— Emma Wilson
I am learning more about glazing and remember to do a strength test ALWAYS.
— Beverly Johnson
The puddle building technique changed everything. Gave me so much more confidence and control.
— Michael Roberts
Learning about moisture management transformed my ability to paint larger areas smoothly.
— Daniel Foster

Intentional Painting

Shifting from "hoping it works" to "knowing it works."

I loved that you explain WHY and HOW things work the way they do with watercolor. I have never seen such clear explanations.
— C C
shifted from being wary of putting paint on paper to wanting to lay out lots of color.
— Joy Thornton
The strengths test module! I'm noticing that I can influence how a painting develops with more intention.
— Kate Jones
Everything seemed to fall in place and it felt easy. My brushstrokes are more confident now.
— Eva Holmqvist
taught by breaking down elements, then introducing new ones. I have purchased all three other courses he offers.
— Deanna J. McFarland
Broderick is a wonderful teacher, easy to follow along and shared so much more than I expected.
— Andrea Flanagan
native language is German, but even with limited English skills, I was able to follow the course quite well.
— Daniela Dick Gerber
orderly, logical way. The exercises provide incremental layers of knowledge and experience.
— Debra Martin
wasn't stressing at all when I messed it up, because I could try again and see what I did wrong.
— Meredith G.
knowing how to paint correctly — but also, knowing what NOT to do is super important.
— Patricia Scheil
I thought I just "wasn't artistic enough". This course showed me it wasn't talent — it was knowledge.
— Robert Kim
The three-primary approach completely changed my painting. I actually understand why it works.
— Sarah Thompson
can predict and compensate for color shifts when drying. My color matching improved overnight.
— Nancy Lee
can now create smooth transitions every single time.
— Thomas Wright
My palette is simpler and my results are better.
— Sophie Martin
became clear to me how someone gets those crisp lines and achieve such a beautiful blend. I now know how.
— Heidi Childs