- Hertfordshire, UK
- @Elarho24
Pam Rhodes had always enjoyed painting in oils, but her artistic journey took an exciting turn when she discovered Ian Fennelly’s Urban Sketch courses online. Intrigued by Ian’s distinctive loose style and watercolor techniques, she decided to try the Beginners Course—and was immediately hooked. Since then, Pam has immersed herself in multiple courses, including: Beginners Course, Sketch London, Sketch Wales, Rural Sketch Course, High Street Course and Wild West Course.
Urban Sketch Course Experience
Pam found immense joy in the fluidity of watercolor sketching, particularly in the way colors blend together naturally. A breakthrough moment came when she discovered a sketching technique for trees that she truly enjoys, an aspect of her work that had previously been challenging. Ian’s unique teaching style and structured guidance have been instrumental in shaping her evolving skills.
“"I am now hooked on splashing the paint on with lots of water and, in Ian’s words, letting the colours play together. I have also, at last, found a way of sketching trees that I enjoy. Ian’s approach is a joy to do."”
– Pam Rhodes
Urban Sketch+ Membership
Since joining Urban Sketch+, Pam’s approach to art has completely transformed. Ian’s relaxed and encouraging teaching style provided the exact motivation she needed to advance her skills. Through Urban Sketching, she has embraced a more spontaneous, expressive way of creating art—turning every sketch into an enjoyable and fulfilling experience.
“"Urban Sketch+ has enabled me to become part of an amazing group of sketchers where we can share ideas and support each other. I can proceed at my own pace, dip into whatever I feel I need to try, and to loosen up my sketching to make it whatever I want it to be. Ian’s teaching style is relaxed and encouraging, and exactly what I needed to move my skills forward. It has changed my approach to art completely."”
– Pam Rhodes
Since joining Ian’s courses, Pam has gained the confidence to showcase and even sell her artwork. Pam has generously shared sketches from the beginning of her journey alongside her more recent work, highlighting her incredible progress over time.
“"More recently I have sold a couple of sketches (one to a pub, they have it hanging on the wall in the bar), and just now have a selection of my sketches displayed in Taplow Court Buddhist centre in Berkshire. I’m growing in confidence over time and loving pushing myself to try more complex scenes."”
– Pam Rhodes
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