Jessel Gallery | Art Classes

Sally Krautner captures the essence of the figures and forms . Sally Wrote this of the Class: "It's been almost two years since I started art classes with Jessel. I got started in my "art class journey" when I brought Jessel a pair of dress shoes I hadn't been able to wear to a fundraiser dinner - and thought I'd never be able to wear heels of any kind again - after my bike accident. I picked up one of the Gallery brochures and shared with Jessel that a doctor at Kaiser Rehab gave me a suggestion to help in my recovery ... Do new things in a new environment with new people. I already knew Jessel and the Gallery, but I'd never picked up a paintbrush before, I didn't know the art class environment, and I only knew one person in the class. It turned out that the art classes were challenging and lots of fun thanks to the wonderful people, the talented instructor, and the chance to learn a new skill. I'm happy to share that these past two years in my "art class journey" have been have been great for me." Sally Krautner

Jessel's Student Gallery

Even after years of teaching, I'm still growing each week and my students are my guide to becoming a better teacher. My class is a safe place and a three-hour period in which to let go of the world outside. My objective is to simply lead my students down an internal path that allows them to stop thinking and start feeling the mood, method and movement of the brush and paint and most of all have fun. We are all still learning together every week and I love the process!

Each week I am so impressed by my students and I wanted to feature paintings that: accomplish the lessons; step outside the box; tickle my fancy; show amazing growth by the student; truly shine as a beautiful work of art; celebrate the student’s individual progress.

And now, please enjoy some beautiful artwork from our talented students!