Testimonials
"I find the art studio at VBSAG to be a calm, relaxing place to paint and create.
Joe Simone is a very talented artist and is a very patient, informative and thorough instructor."
Barb P.
"I ve been taking oil classes here at VBSAG for four month and thanks to Simone I have learned more in four months than in ten years..Wonderful to be finally on the right path to learn how to paint and produce works of real art.".
Nancy Friel
"Being with Simone since the beginning and entering our fourth year as a class, has nurtured our artistic abilities, enhanced our understanding of art history and theory, learned the works of more than 35 masters throughout history, and has enabled us to venture into areas we never dreamed possible
Mimi Boseman
"Phenomenal teaching, and amazing process to learn to paint absolutely faster than any class I have taken and psychologically soothing as in any mindfulness environment, I ve been in."
PJ Mahoney
"A school that has become a therapeutic benefit for reaching into your creative world inside, creating a Zen place with positive affirmations allowing all of us to discover new talents"
JoAnn Davlin
"I have had a brush in my hands for years but I never knew how to use it until I met and took lessons from Simone at VBSAG."
Gay Latimer
"Simone only accepts my best efforts and my works have improved immensely and never looked so professional. His teaching methods are unique and have proven to be very effective...hands on"
Cheri Larson
"I have taken lessons off and on in many areas of the country and I have learned more with Simone in six months than all the past lessons combined."
Jan Demmerle
"Art here at VBSAG has reawakened my desire to become an artist like my father. So far, it has exceeded my expectations"
Dr. Stan Mason
"I was not certain of my ability to paint and paint well. Only after several months I am painting and painting proficiently. VBSAG and Simone are absolutely invaluable in creating a patient, warm, exciting and dynamic school of Art. I am overly pleased with the results and in such a short time.I think anyone who wants to paint or get better needs to be here"
Kitty Virgill
"I have been painting on and off for over 20 years. Finally and for th first time, I feel like I am learning something and making progress."
Karen Poole "I have had a brush in my hands for years but I never knew how to use it until I met and took lessons from Simone at VBSAG."
Gay Latimer
"Simone only accepts my best efforts and my works have improved immensely and never looked so professional. His teaching methods are unique and have proven to be very effective...hands on"
Cheri Larson
"I have taken lessons off and on in many areas of the country and I have learned more with Simone in six months than all the past lessons combined."
Jan Demmerle
"Art here at VBSAG has reawakened my desire to become an artist like my father. So far, it has exceeded my expectations"
Dr. Stan Mason
"I was not certain of my ability to paint and paint well. Only after several months I am painting and painting proficiently. VBSAG and Simone are absolutely invaluable in creating a patient, warm, exciting and dynamic school of Art. I am overly pleased with the results and in such a short time.I think anyone who wants to paint or get better needs to be here"
Kitty Virgill
"I have been painting on and off for over 20 years. Finally and for th first time, I feel like I am learning something and making progress."
Karen Poole "I have had a brush in my hands for years but I never knew how to use it until I met and took lessons from Simone at VBSAG."
Gay Latimer
"Simone only accepts my best efforts and my works have improved immensely and never looked so professional. His teaching methods are unique and have proven to be very effective...hands on"
Cheri Larson
"I have taken lessons off and on in many areas of the country and I have learned more with Simone in six months than all the past lessons combined."
Jan Demmerle
"Art here at VBSAG has reawakened my desire to become an artist like my father. So far, it has exceeded my expectations"
Dr. Stan Mason
"I was not certain of my ability to paint and paint well. Only after several months I am painting and painting proficiently. VBSAG and Simone are absolutely invaluable in creating a patient, warm, exciting and dynamic school of Art. I am overly pleased with the results and in such a short time.I think anyone who wants to paint or get better needs to be here"
Kitty Virgill
"I have been painting on and off for over 20 years. Finally and for th first time, I feel like I am learning something and making progress."
Karen Poole
Joe Simone is a very talented artist and is a very patient, informative and thorough instructor."
Barb P.
"I ve been taking oil classes here at VBSAG for four month and thanks to Simone I have learned more in four months than in ten years..Wonderful to be finally on the right path to learn how to paint and produce works of real art.".
Nancy Friel
"Being with Simone since the beginning and entering our fourth year as a class, has nurtured our artistic abilities, enhanced our understanding of art history and theory, learned the works of more than 35 masters throughout history, and has enabled us to venture into areas we never dreamed possible
Mimi Boseman
"Phenomenal teaching, and amazing process to learn to paint absolutely faster than any class I have taken and psychologically soothing as in any mindfulness environment, I ve been in."
PJ Mahoney
"A school that has become a therapeutic benefit for reaching into your creative world inside, creating a Zen place with positive affirmations allowing all of us to discover new talents"
JoAnn Davlin
"I have had a brush in my hands for years but I never knew how to use it until I met and took lessons from Simone at VBSAG."
Gay Latimer
"Simone only accepts my best efforts and my works have improved immensely and never looked so professional. His teaching methods are unique and have proven to be very effective...hands on"
Cheri Larson
"I have taken lessons off and on in many areas of the country and I have learned more with Simone in six months than all the past lessons combined."
Jan Demmerle
"Art here at VBSAG has reawakened my desire to become an artist like my father. So far, it has exceeded my expectations"
Dr. Stan Mason
"I was not certain of my ability to paint and paint well. Only after several months I am painting and painting proficiently. VBSAG and Simone are absolutely invaluable in creating a patient, warm, exciting and dynamic school of Art. I am overly pleased with the results and in such a short time.I think anyone who wants to paint or get better needs to be here"
Kitty Virgill
"I have been painting on and off for over 20 years. Finally and for th first time, I feel like I am learning something and making progress."
Karen Poole "I have had a brush in my hands for years but I never knew how to use it until I met and took lessons from Simone at VBSAG."
Gay Latimer
"Simone only accepts my best efforts and my works have improved immensely and never looked so professional. His teaching methods are unique and have proven to be very effective...hands on"
Cheri Larson
"I have taken lessons off and on in many areas of the country and I have learned more with Simone in six months than all the past lessons combined."
Jan Demmerle
"Art here at VBSAG has reawakened my desire to become an artist like my father. So far, it has exceeded my expectations"
Dr. Stan Mason
"I was not certain of my ability to paint and paint well. Only after several months I am painting and painting proficiently. VBSAG and Simone are absolutely invaluable in creating a patient, warm, exciting and dynamic school of Art. I am overly pleased with the results and in such a short time.I think anyone who wants to paint or get better needs to be here"
Kitty Virgill
"I have been painting on and off for over 20 years. Finally and for th first time, I feel like I am learning something and making progress."
Karen Poole "I have had a brush in my hands for years but I never knew how to use it until I met and took lessons from Simone at VBSAG."
Gay Latimer
"Simone only accepts my best efforts and my works have improved immensely and never looked so professional. His teaching methods are unique and have proven to be very effective...hands on"
Cheri Larson
"I have taken lessons off and on in many areas of the country and I have learned more with Simone in six months than all the past lessons combined."
Jan Demmerle
"Art here at VBSAG has reawakened my desire to become an artist like my father. So far, it has exceeded my expectations"
Dr. Stan Mason
"I was not certain of my ability to paint and paint well. Only after several months I am painting and painting proficiently. VBSAG and Simone are absolutely invaluable in creating a patient, warm, exciting and dynamic school of Art. I am overly pleased with the results and in such a short time.I think anyone who wants to paint or get better needs to be here"
Kitty Virgill
"I have been painting on and off for over 20 years. Finally and for th first time, I feel like I am learning something and making progress."
Karen Poole
