Testimonials
A pleasure doing business with. Lots of communication and very happy with the painting. Thank you so much! (oil painting "Kauai - Kalalau Another Reality") Michael - Jan 2012
My Mom loved the painting (oil painting Rescue Me Baldwin Beach, Maui). She also remarked on the picture on the card you included with the painting. It has a woman and sea turtle underwater. I didn't notice it on your site. Is that still available? Thanks and Happy New Year! Susan December 2011
Love It! (oil painting MauiVision) December 2011
Great Paintings! Perfect - super quick shipping to Canada! December 2, 2011 (3 rendition paintings)
Kathy, thank you so much for your beautiful artwork! It's located right by my front door so it's the last thing I see before I head out. I hope we do meet one day in Hawaii! Aloha, Jeanette October 23, 2011 (oil painting
Hang Loose)
Kathy - I DID just open it now: OH! Is it beautiful!! It's so calming! OH! I love it! It's such a treat to see it "in person", and in my own home--and really belongs to me--yahoo! It's the meditative calmness just washes over me like an ocean wave; it's like I am right there, on the beach. (Boy would I be there if I could right now-- I really need it. ) I can practically hear the surf. And you've captured the semi-transluscent light in the wave's roll--that magical bit is my absolute favorite! Wow!!! Just...WOW! And Aaaaahhhhhhhhh. I can't thank you enough!! (But I can at least leave you feedback to prove it.) :o) Thank you my friend!! You have much "aloha" in your work don't you. Are you a Reiki practioner? Your love just shines though. I am so glad I get to see it. :) Thanks again, and again, I'm so sorry for the delay in sharing this moment with you! June 2011 Patte (oil painting sold of rendition Hawaiian Splendor)
“Kathy is an outstanding Art Teacher!! She makes her paintings and yours come
to life through her masterful artistry. She is a very patient and proactive art
instructor that drives you to reach your full potential. It is my honor to be
able to recommend Kathy to any student who wants to express their artistic
capabilities.” January 7, 2011 - Lisa S.
Kathy, I have intended to write you
to let you know that the girls' paintings turned out fantastic! I was amazed at
what they had accomplished in so short a time with you. They feel such a great
sense of accomplishment and are excited to have their newest paintings hang as
artwork in our home. The time you are spending with them is such a gift. They
love your teaching style and always come home very excited about what they are
creating. Thank you for sharing your expertise and talents with our family!
Thanks again for all you are doing for the girls. They are having a ball! Sandy
– Danville, CA
“Kathy McCartney is a wonderful artist and a tremendous business woman. She
completes what she sets out to do and is very supportive of fellow artists. She
is a strong supporter of the schools and teaches classes at her gallery/studio
in Danville and at the local schools. I am pleased to be associated with her and
would recommend you visit her studio and fine art gallery in Danville, Ca.” June 4, 2010 - Kasia K.
Here is a blog posting from one of my adult students and
her two daughters who took classes from me. She wrote about her experience,
click here for more details: Bari J.
My daughter really enjoys
working with Kathy. Not only is Kathy a talented artist who teaches the
fundamentals of oil painting, but she works very hard to accommodate the needs
and desires of both the student and family in terms of scheduling, class/student
dynamics, artistic freedom and expression. We have found great value and
enjoyment working with Kathy! Christine A. - Danville, CA
We could not be
happier that Natalie was able to learn oil painting while visiting Danville,
from Canada this past winter. She completed four paintings that were all very
different, an animal, a still life, a flower and a landscape. The skills she
learned with Kathy will allow her to continue on her own. Kathy's passion for
painting and her enthusiasm to teach (and to life in general) makes you want to
learn, want to come to class, and want to succeed. Natalie had an interest in
art, and had talent in drawing, but now also has confidence to pickup a brush
and paint. She is so proud of her first paintings, and we are so proud of her.
Thank you Kathy, for being able to give a shy girl confidence in her abilities.
- Laurie, Alamo, CA (Aunty)
After coming to painting class I feel much
more relaxed. It helps not only me relax but also my kids. I felt that it really
helped my kids improve their concentration and self esteem.-Lakshmi, San Ramon,
CA
Like Pablo Picasso said, "Painting is just another way of keeping a
diary.” Painting helps me get through life with a more positive attitude and is
a great stress reliever. Painting gives us peace in our soul because it makes
you see the beauty of this world that is given to us by God. I read in a book,
God gives you enough time to do everything you should do in this life. I'm glad
I'm taking the time to paint and I'm glad that I met Kathy who has such great
enthusiasm and ability to share her knowledge to paint. She encouraged me to
continue my passion for painting. Peggy – Pleasanton, CA
"We are so
thrilled with the pieces that Katie's finished, and impressed with how well
you're able to instruct your students so they can turn out their wonderful art.
She gave her bigger painting to her grandparents for Christmas and they LOVE it!
The rest of the family has already seen the painting on Christmas day.
Grandma/Grandpa have already proudly shown Katie's picture to some out-of-town
relatives yesterday, and will probably show it on the 31st when they have folks
over to watch the Sun Bowl this Thursday. I'm sure they will display it in their
family room with their Hawaii family photos, where their friends will be able to
admire it as well. Looking forward to more beautiful paintings. Katie is very
happy with what she has done so far. Whenever I've asked her how she's
progressing, she tells me very well - it's so great when as a parent you can
feel as confident about something as your child does!" Norma A. - Danville,
CA
"Aside from being a talented artist, Kathy's professionalism as a
teacher exceeded my expectations. She moved our class along at a steady pace,
giving "hands on" help when needed. Her instructions were clear and easy to
understand. I created the most beautiful oil painting while under her
direction." - Kathy H. - San Ramon, CA
“I have been taking painting
classes from Kathy for a few months now and I have enjoyed every class
immensely. It is a very relaxing, fun and easy way to learn. To sit down in
front of the canvas with a palette of colors and just follow Kathy’s lead has
been therapeutic for me. She makes it so easy, and the end result is a small
master piece. I have been displaying my paintings at work and I have received so
many compliments; people think I am so talented and before I took a lesson from
Kathy, I had never painted before in my life. My son has also taken a couple of
lessons from Kathy, and he too, had created some incredible paintings in just a
few hours. I have also seen some of the paintings from other students and have
been very impressed with the results and most of them have never painted before.
Kathy makes it very easy and fun. I always look forward to my next lesson and
painting has become an escape from my hectic life and a way of to unwind and
relax.” Patricia D. – San Ramon, CA
“I had lost a part of myself from
long ago. I use to be creative and artistic as a child. The experience of
painting in Kathy’s class helped me come to grips with who I was. The lost
artist child is still alive and longs to create. I totally enjoyed the painting
class. Painting makes me feel good and helps me relax. I am inspired to make
home made gifts. I will now make time to do art once a month with friends as I
enjoy creating with other people. – Patricia M – Anaheim, CA
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Kathy McCartney
McCartney Fine Art
P.O. Box 1974
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 876-4985
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