“I don’t think I can articulate the depth of my gratitude for our time together today. The time spent looking at my work and the critiquing of my artist statement was such a bonus. You saw things I didn’t see or even consider and you brought a level of professionalism to my presentation that was missing. I welcome the challenge of beginning my paintings in a new way and “getting comfortable feeling uncomfortable” painting with large brushes.

The studio is beautiful, but what really makes it incredible is seeing it filled with all your work.”

-Sandi Donnelly, Freeport, ME

“You are a natural teacher and your soul connection to what you do and those you meet is deeply felt.”

-Cheryl Lewis, Tennessee

“You have provided me with a wonderful experience of rediscovery by your very sensitive approach to teaching and your encouragement and inclusiveness.”

-Elizabeth Lambert, Toronto, Ontario

“When I think about thanking you for the week in Maine, the thought that surfaces is what I said to you when we hugged good-bye.  I am taken by your generosity... of time, patience, information, and of your heart and presence and spirit.  Your teaching style is calm, organized, inclusive and participant friendly :). What a gift!”

-Misha Renclair, Kauai, HI

“You are a talented teacher with a generosity of spirit I truly appreciate. One example of your fine teaching is the level of attention you gave to every question asked. It is a special quality to fully focus in the moment and with the person in front of you. I felt that level of attention with your teaching. You feel like a wonderful guide on my journey to finding my authentic artistic expression.”

-Doris Roach, Newburyport, MA

“The wonderful experience I had working in your studio set a great tone for the rest of the week. I truly loved it!”

-Karen Sikorsky, Kittery, ME

“Taking a private class with Dietlind is a fabulous way to learn the basics and take your art to the next level. Her studio is beautiful and she is a great and patient teacher. Highly recommend to anyone deepening their art, whether new to encaustic or a veteran.”

-Susan Rockefeller, Portland, ME

“My multi-day private instruction with Dietlind was an extraordinary growth experience. She helped me to refine my creative voice, improve my encaustic skills, and dig more deeply into my creative process. She tailored the sessions to meet my individual goals. Her insight and calm presence really helped me to grow as an artist and a person.”

-Tracy Penn Sweet, Brooklyn, NY

“I am so full of gratitude for your presence in my life.  You are such a gifted teacher. Your ability to articulate the elements that underlie the process of creating a painting is so powerful and digestible in a way that I have not experienced with other teachers. I leave your classes/workshops inspired and with new ways to begin and understand my own process and work. 

Thank you, thank you, thank you.”

-Janet Lesniak, Wellfleet, MA

“Your informative, inspiring and sensitive teaching style really fired up (to coin an appropriate word ;-) my interest and understanding of how encaustic works, and I so appreciate the care you put into planning the workshop, and your generous sharing of all the minute details and tips.”

-Susan Hale, Florida