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Visual Arts Academy Testimonials
These are classes of which we are still proud, but are no longer offered.

Working with UltraFractal, with Janet Parke

This course is a must for everybody who is artistically interested and wants to get more out of the software than knowledge of the manual, I learned things during these six weeks that I would never have come across alone, not even in the comunity of the mailing list.
-Nada, Spain

A mind stretchingly amazing learning experience as infinite as fractals themselves.
Julia-G, Worcestershire,UK

Janet's course taught me more about Ultra Fractal than any tutorial could have. It was loaded with information and instruction on how to do things. It was well-organized and easy to follow. Also, it is invaluable to have a knowledgeable instructor just a email away who can answer all our questions and knows where to direct us for more information if we need it. This was a quality class well worth every cent. I cannot wait to take more of her classes!!
-Deb K, Michigan

This class was amazing. I have learned so many things about UF that I am not sure I would have ever figured out on my own. Highly recommend for everyone using UF.
-Lenora, New York

I think Ultrafractal is not an easy program, and it is difficult to learn it without a teacher. Janet is the authority on it. I loved this course and will continue with her as long as possible. Many thanks to her, and to you for organizing it!
-Renatta, California

For anyone that wants to learn UF but finds the program itself daunting and hard to understand, take this course. Janet makes the "mud" clear as glass and you'll soon be on your way to creating your own fractal art. The course is extremely well written and Janet's answers to questions posed are clear, concise and very helpful. This course is an absolute MUST if you are serious about learning UF.
-Katie, Missouri

I thought the class was very well planned. You could tell that Janet put a lot of forethought into planning the lessons and she provided wonderful examples. I'm looking forward to her next class!
-Kelly, Virginia

This class was great, and just what I needed. The type and amount of information, illustrations, descriptions, homework and feedback have really helped me to understand a little more about how Ultra Fractal works and also to begin to learn to make fractals deliberately rather than haphazardly and accidentally. I have printed all the lessons and put them in a notebook, because there is too much good content to absorb in only six weeks, and because this class work will benefit me for years to come. I am thoroughly looking forward to the masking class and to any Ultra Fractal class that is offered by Janet Parke through the Visual Arts Academy in the future.
-Stephanie, Kentucky

A delightful class that makes the exploration of Ultra Fractal and adventure in magic thinking, the instructor is a goddess!
-Ralph, NewJersey

I learned so much from this course! I now feel a lot more in control of the software. This course was worth every penny of the fee.
-Martha, Virginia

This course is an absolute must for everyone who wants to work with the UF-Program. Guided by an excellent text, working on precisely defined homework, receiving feedback and observing the work of my fellow students, I have learnt in six weeks, what on my own I wouldn't have learnt in a year. Janet Parke, besides beeing a marvellous artist, is also a great teacher.
-Peter
Cochabamba, Bolivia

I learned more from six weeks with Janet Parke in Working with Ultlrafractal than I have learned in several years of self experimentation. I feel the quality of my art has improved exponentially and I would recommend this course to any one who is even remotely interested in working with fractals.
-Linda D

I highly recommend the “Working With Ultrafractal” course for beginners and veterans alike! Janet has put an enormous amount of time and effort into class preparation, and the atmosphere is professional, informative, and conducive to learning. The systematic approach to understanding the Mandelbrot set is invaluable for further exploration, and the coloring algorithms used as examples open worlds of possibilities! With her patient guidance and vast experience, Janet guides the student through a series of interesting lessons that are challenging and fun. A must for UF users of any skill level who want a better “toolbox” for making some order out of chaos!
-Panny

This course was amazing.I learnt so much and I'm thrilled with the information and results! Janet is a very hardworking, conscientious instructor who makes time for each of her students. I highly recommend this course and the Visual Arts Academy for anyone who has an interest in fractals or any of the other courses offered. In my opinion, it's one of the best "treasures" on the net.
-Kirsty, Milmay, Canada

I would say to anyone who is SERIOUS about learning this program, this class is a must.
-Kathy, California

This class and Janet have an excellent reputation even so, my expectations were exceeded.
- Cerenity Davis, Washington

The only thing I regret, is that I didn't subscribe earlier! Exceptionally helpful course.
- M.Mockli, Switzerland

It was the best online course I've ever had; outstanding in every way!
- Cornelia Yoder,Vestal, NY

If anyone is interested in Ultrafractal, then take the course by Janet Parke. Do it, do it, do it!!!
- Bernd Sawade, Germany

Anyone wishing to gain a greater understanding of Ultra Fractal would do well to take this course. No matter what you already know, there's information here which is invaluable. I highly recommend both Working With Ultra Fractal and Janet Parke. Please do yourself a service and take this incredibly worthwhile course.
- Katherine Bendtsen, Minnesota

This course is truly a must for anyone who enjoys the art of fractals. It takes the mystery out of some of the more obscure areas of UF and reveals massive amounts of the "magic" of which the software is capable with the proper guidance. Janet Parke is a natural teacher. She is extremely approachable and patient... and any questions are answered thoroughly and promptly. I cannot sing the praises of this course loudly enough and I thank Janet, Kerry and the Visual Arts Academy for making this awesome learning experience possible!
- Helen Grainge, Niagara on the Lake,Ontario, Canada

I have worked with fractals for several years and found this course very worthwhile but at the same time I think it is suitable for beginners. It was very well presented. I learned a lot and there are many areas to go back to for future exploration, and besides- it was a lot of fun!
-Kathy, California

Although I have been working with Ultra Fractal for several years, I learned many things that I had not discovered before. I had no idea that working with this software could be so rewarding. Before, what I did was mainly hit and miss. Now, thanks to Janet, I know a bit more about what I'm doing.
-Lale Erguner, Turkey

Ultra Fractal Masking Techniques with Janet Parke

Ultra Fractal is a very complex program, but this class will teach you masking in UF that would have taken years to figure out on your own. Each lesson is in depth & fluently written. The information given in this class could easily warrant twice the registration cost and still be a bargain!
- Lenora, NewYork

Janet Parke is a wonderful teacher. She is thorough, and easy to understand, and she loves her subject.
- Renatta, California

Very detailed in-depth coverage of masking. Between the classes, the homework, and the special challenges I have enough material to work on for months to come. If you are serious about UF, sign up. You'll be glad you did.
- Gary, Mississippi

This is the second course I've taken with Janet, and like the first, it was wonderful! The lessons included many techniques invaluable to making more interesting art with Ultra Fractal, and all of the lessons were planned thoughtfully and clearly. Excellent!
- Kelly, Virginia

I found the UltraFractal courses interesting, informative, and challenging. In short, everything I ever wanted in a course. I highly recommend them to anyone wishing to learn Ultra Fractal, or wishing to take their fractal art to a new level.
- Cathy, British Columbia, Canada

This course can be described only in superlatives. After having accomplished the first course it was like diving into the secrets of the program and of Janet's insider knowledge. The six lessons were again packed with information and beautiful examples. Janet is a born teacher and anyone who is willing to learn will get the most out of this course.
- Nada, Spain

Janet Parke has done it again with this brilliant course. Anyone who wants to learn UF and learn it correctly should make her courses a priority. The masking course delves deeply into the nuances and applications of the mysterious mask when combined with UF. Janet's lessons are extremely well written, concise and packed full of information that only an expert like Janet would know. I highly recommend this course to anyone who is serious about advancing in UF.
- Katie, Missouri

Janet is an excellent teacher. I highly recommend this course to anyone serious about creating fractal art. Her approach to creating fractal art helped take much of the mystery and chance out of the process for me & helped me define much better work habits.
- Richard, Wilmington, Delaware

Using "masks" was a totally foreign concept for me. Janet, instructor extraordinaire, made the lessons easy to understand....and the techniques she taught us I would never have learned on my own. Thank you, Janet!!!
- Deb K, Michigan

An in-depth, intense course for people who really want to learn UF taught by Janet Parke, who is an excellent fractal artist, but also a great teacher.
- Collette, Oregon

The growth in my art with the Untra Fractal program has been phenomenal as a result of this class. Janet Parke is such an understanding and caring instructor. She really gives individual attention to each student and works with them until they completely understand the concepts being taught.
- Linda D, Florida

This is my second course with Janet. If you think you know about masking, think again! The lessons were coherent, informative, and logical. Numerous masking techniques were presented beautifully, and the opportunity to improve both composition and subtleties of one’s own artwork opens a world of possibilities. As in Janet’s “Working with Ultrafractal” course, the student must be prepared to apply himself in order to get the most out of each lesson. I wholeheartedly recommend that beginners and veterans take advantage of what “Ultrafractal Masking” has to offer! This course has renewed my enthusiasm, and presents, in a stimulating atmosphere, a more complete toolbox for the fractal artist!
- Panny, SC

I never understood how masking worked on my own. Janet clearly and concisely explained the masking process in such a great way that now I feel confident in the use of masks in my artwork. Fantastic course, fantastic teacher and fantastic academy!!!
- Kirsty, Mildmay,Ontario

Even though I have used Ultra Fractal for six years, the masking course taught me more than I dreamed possible. I am very pleased and so glad that I took these classes!
- Cindy Meyers, California

A wealth of information is provided that most people could not derive on their own.
- Michael, Towanda, Pennsylvania

This course was fantastic, the lessons were well thought out, beautifully presented, and packed with information, ideas and inspiration. Janet is an Ultra Fractal expert! Her art and ideas are very inspiring.
- Linda B, upstate New York, USA

This course was a "total immersion" lesson on using masks in UF. There was a tremendous amount of material presented but it was done so systematically and comprehensively that it never became overwhelming. Janet was always prompt in answering any and all questions and went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure that each student fully grasped the concept being taught.I would recommend this course to anyone who is serious about getting the most out of Ultra Fractal!
- Helen, Niagara on the Lake, Ontario, Canada

I really liked masking class and Janet is excellent teacher besides being a great Artist. This class helped me to improve my fractal skills tremendously.
- Elena

Masking opens up such a huge field of exploration ~ it's like being given a key to stairway to the stars.
Julia-G, Worcestershire UK

Ultra Fractal Artistry with Janet Parke

Janet Parke is a real treasure. Thank you so much for your making her available to us.
- Pat Goltz, Arizona

Janet's artistry course is the climax of three courses, where the first two are rather technically orientated to master Ultra fractal, this one leads you into more general art questions. As far as I know this has not been done before, giving fractalling an artistic spine so to speak. Janet is such a great teacher, I would have loved her to do more courses.
- Nada, Spain

This is a wonderful course for growing yourself as an artist and for taking your art to that much cliched "next level." I encourage anyone who is serious about creating art with Ultra Fractal to take it.
- Kerry M, Arizona

Janet has again written a through and informational class. Art is so subjective but she has put together the basic principles and applied them to UF. A perfect class and rounds out the other 2 UF classes fantastically!!!
- Lenora-NewYork

Have you struggled with Ultra Fractal software? Do you create 'pretty' pictures but wonder how the top fractalists create art? Apply for all three courses with Janet Parke - who has plumbed the intricacies of this program and take your fractal images to another level. I began the first course with a healthy level of skepticism – an online course, really! But now have a binder full of information, a six-month history of creative growth, a lifetimes worth of potential images waiting to be born, and a changed attitude towards internet learning.
- Rose Rushbrooke, Aldie, Virginia

Janet is an absolutely fantastic instructor. The course material is awesome, but Janet's skill as a teacher is just incredible. I know I shall recommend her classes (I've now taken all 3) to my friends! Thank you!
- Theresa, Maryland

Janet's perceptions into artistic practice are deep and knowledgeable. We are so lucky she shares them with such generosity. Tthis is an excellent course and meets with all expectations.
- Jacqueline, Swanage, Dorset, UK

Fantastic! Janet is an artist in every sense of the word. Her courses are beautifully presented and loaded with valuable information and inspiration. Incredible value for the money!
- Linda, New York

I think the methods are fair and the manner of adressing the student needs, are authentic. I noted that there were student expectations that were excessive. Working through them and the attitude was hampering.
—Valery, Washington

The knowledge shared on this course would help in any artistry course but in the framework of Ultra Fractal Artistry it has been second to none. I can truly say that my mind and artistic abilities have been stretched with Janet’s projects. As a teacher Janet has the right approach to her students to get the best out of them and as such a wonderful artist she also sets a shining example with her own work and style.
How could you fail to be inspired and encouraged in such a wonderful artistic environment?
—Julia-G, Worcestershire UK

Digital Cartooning with Gary & Acadie

This was an excellent presentation. I found it very helpful and recommend it to all who aspire to create digital cartoons and images for animating.
- Tom C.

I will really recommend the course in Digital Cartooning. This course is one of the funniest courses I have taken in my life. I have learned a lot of things about Digitial Cartooning and I have learned to make images that I before thought was impossible for me to do.
- Annelie

This digital cartoon class was partial to the academic study of drawing and in specific, cartoons. In that the computer was the instrument in use of a graphics program is an acumen to advancements in our culture. I recommend this digital cartoon class to those who wish to advance their graphics editing skills.
- Valery, Washington

Jam-packed lessons. Excellent tutelage. Highly recommended.
- Hillie, Australia

A very, very dedicated instructor.
- Jean-Claude, Spain

Advanced Digital Cartooning with Gary & Acadie

A genuinely comfortable and relaxed setting with an accomplished instructor and mentor who will go out of his way to assist you in achieving the goals set down in the course lessons.
-Valery, Longview, Washington

PixelsArt with Acadie

The Pixel Art course was great. I would suggest anyone interested in Pixel Art to give this course a try...I had a ton of fun.
-Ginny, Philadelphia

I really enjoyed it and you get to learn a lot. Its well worth doing.
- Clare, UK

The VAA is set-up very well and, IMO, is a value for the money and an invaluable experience. However, one must be mindful that whilst the course teaches various tecniques and principles of the particular artform, it's up to the student to build on this thru' 'practicing'....
It's been a wonderful experience to have been part of a VAA course and to have been offered this opportunity to further my pixelart knowledge.
-Lorraine, New Zealand

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