I enrolled in (online) art school! // Evolve [First Thoughts]

I enrolled in online art school, Evolve Artist! I am getting started on the Foundation course by jumping right into the fundamentals of oil painting. Check out the video and let me know in the comments if you would like an update on my progress as I continue with the course!

Desk easel used in the video (which is perfect for this course):

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[loati]

Of all the evolve sponsored videos I've seen no one has made an update or shown that they have continued with the classes so it would be nice to see that

[Newlinjim]

I’m a member of various Facebook oil painting groups, several people have taken this course and post their work. I have to say each one of them have excelled dramatically, quite impressive. They attribute it to the way the course is designed, all I know is it damn sure works from what I’ve seen.

[vrmd]

Yes, please keep updating us as you go. Your video is the best at explaining how the process goes and talking with one of the teachers, feedback is nice to hear what they say. Thank you for this video.

[soundwelt]

I‘d also really appreciate an update to this video. There‘s really not much recent info about evolve that goes beyond Block 1. thank you for this video😊

[jessamclaughlin]

Please make more videos as you progress through the course! It's so interesting. :)

[janerobles]

I can’t wait to see your progress! It’s very exciting.

[TheGrandmaster]

I've been getting back into art very seriously after quite a layoff. I never considered oil painting until I saw this. Damn, now I almost have a hard time thinking of anything else. Very seriously considering investing in a solid starter kit for oil painting, and starting out on Youtube and Udemy for a month to see how I like it. Then, very seriously considering taking the Evolve pathway. Looks awesome. A great find, than you!

[shirleyj]

Thank you for sharing. I would love to see your progress through the course.

[devilbloody]

I love this video! I will be looking forward to hearing what you think about Block 2. Keep going 😊

[watercolourkeyes]

Congratulations. What an honour. Can’t wait to see what new ideas you discover.

[evolveartist]

Hey Taria thank you for sharing your impressions of Evolve's program! I really appreciate that you explained that oil paint is the best medium to learn the fundamentals of art making with, and I'm so glad to hear that you're continuing through our program even with your interest in ink and watercolors. I'm excited to watch this adventure take place 😊~ Daniel

[jillweisensee]

I hope you keep us posted with your progress!

[alfredgifford]

I'm doing my research on this art program. Thanks so much for great break down of this course.

[Cat]

Yes! Please keep us posted. This isn’t feasible for me right now but could be in a year or two so want to hear and see as much as possible.

[Luna-dmhg]

Please keep us updated! I want to do this course. Looks like so much fun!

[ariasequoia]

Please continue with more feedback. I am interested in Evolve.

[joebeamish]

All the reviews of Evolve go through only the first few lessons. It would be great to see what it’s like for someone who’s been doing it for six months.

[richardlewis]

Would love to hear an update on your progress.

[WoodlandApothecary]

Yes, please update after each block. I saw this, but it's a heavy price tag, so I would like to see the progress.

[eygeniaMarysel]

yes! please update on how it's going. even though i'm amazed with your channels sketching adventures and your skill in explaining things is keeping me here, that class from evolve, is also intriguing me for a long time