“I love your sessions, every one of them. I love that you send book reviews and inspiration suggestions, and the videos of you actually painting are so good. I go back and back to watch them and focus on the details. You’re an amazing artist, and an amazing teacher. I never considered joining Patreon before I watched a few of your YouTube videos, but I’m hooked now.”
“Bethany is an accomplished artist and a joy to learn from! It never ceases to amaze me how much she offers for just a few dollars every month-from meticulous tutorials to book suggestions and much needed business tips. And the list goes on! Though I am an accomplished artist in other media Bethany has really helped me learn how to wield those pastels to create the effects that I am trying to achieve. Well worth EVERY PENNY!”
“I’ve been talking online classes from Bethany Fields through Patreon for 7 months now. I love the techniques she uses, her choice of color palettes and her curiosity for what’s next to paint. She is so dedicated to the medium of soft pastel and it makes me want to learn and grow more, I’ve never taken a class that’s not online, but one day hope to get to one of her live workshops. Thanks Bethany for the encouragement!”
“I am so pleased with the progress I have made by practicing her techniques and lessons. She is generous in sharing her knowledge. The lessons are well planned and paced. She also gave me a different and unique perspective on pastel tools and techniques so I am trying new things. It still amazes me that I can get high quality instruction from a master artist for literally pennies a day.”
“I went on-line to find other artists who were giving classes and Bethany Fields turned up-pure magic. I signed up to Patreon and haven’t looked back. You are a great teacher and present your site with such professionalism. Every week you share so much information and instruction. I’m thrilled to have found you and am looking forward to all the amazing work we will be doing this year.”
“I have been taking pastel lessons weekly with an award-winning artist/teacher in my local area here in New England. for the last three years. And honestly, I have learned so much more listening to Bethany weekly and watching her paint from start to finish. She not only is a great painter but has the communication skills to share her painting skills and passion in precise and exciting way! Her stream lessons are the highlight of my week!”
Topaz
- Art Supporter and Strict Patron
- Receive high quality digital wallpapers each month!
Sapphire
- Weekly Lessons
- Q & A Sessions
- And More!
Opal
- Weekly Full Lessons
- Art Challenges
- Group Critique Videos
- Behind the Scenes Videos
“I had been painting pastel about one year before I became a member of the Patreon site of Bethany Fields. It has been a year since then, and I can say that not only my pastel paintings are much better now, but also I enjoy painting much more since I watch every Monday the videolessons that Bethany posts on her Patreon site.
Bethany is a devoted teacher and knows how to make us learn the techniques that contribute to enjoy painting pastel and come up with works that we can be happy with, what it is, in my opinion, what really matters.”
“The demonstrations are inspiring, informative and presented with clarity. Your very joyous appreciation of the natural world where you live adds to the enjoyment. I have learnt much through the demonstrations and been pleased with the paintings I have made
I would recommend your site to anyone interested in pastel painting.”
“I have learned so much from your Patreon site. I often learn how to handle tricky parts of a painting by watching your lessons and your book reviews are helpful as well. Also your critiques are invaluable.”
“Because I can’t get to a studio class, I have found your patreon page refreshing and inspiring…I’m enjoying your insightful blog as well and I look forward to it each week. You bring a little sunshine into my world so thank you!”
“What separates Bethany from the rest is her ability to meet her student/audience at their particular step on the learning journey…To me Bethany excels at helping the student recognize their own vision and gives them tools to execute it better. It’s as if you are no longer staring at that blank piece of paper wondering what to do first. You can see what you want to paint and you know how to do it.”
I have been painting with pastel for years and have never gone to the next level. Yesterday I watched your video, went to class and painted my own snow scene. The class was overwhelmed with my piece and I attribute my next level to you. Watching, listening, and absorbing all your knowledge and making art more fun.”
