Best art instructor on the planet or west of Mississippi. Loretta is inspiring in that she instructs as to possibilities and techniques but allows the student to fly free and discover ones own path. But learning the basics and seeing her paint in person is helpful in discovering the artist within you. That was my experience. Now I can’t wait to paint. And I will take more classes to keep me going. Loretta was affirming of every student. Art is art. And we each had the freedom to express ourselves. It was magic!!