Our 13 year old daughter enjoys drawing. We felt this would be a good alternative to a book, where she could watch a live demonstration. We have not been disappointed. When we purchased it, she was sick. Still she went on the computer and spent two hours exploring and drawing! This had become a regular occurrence - she'll disappear and come out an hour or two later with a number of new masterpieces. The bulk of the instruction involves cartoon types of characters, which is what she enjoys drawing. The are multifaceted and complex, but ju...(more)
Janey G., Co-op Member
Mark has a good approach with and personality for kids. Yet, I, too, am following his lessons - they're that much fun and educational. I do, wish, there was a little more guidance on what forms to try first, but this is a minor quibble.
T. Cleary, Co-op Member
We have only just started looking at the videos, but so far we love them. He is a very engaging and animated teacher who makes you feel like anyone is capable of drawing wonderful cartoons.
Anne Z, Co-op Member
I ordered this art lessons for my 10yr. old daughter and she has really enjoyed them. She has learned how to shade and draw items from a side angle (mini-marshmallow). Some are very easy; others are a fun challenge. She feels the teacher speaks a little below her level, but understands he is covering a wide range of ages. He does not overwhelm the student with many subjects on one page at this stage (mini-marsh-mellow), but my daughter hopes in the more advanced lessons she can put several subjects on one page to make a picture story or scenery...(more)
Amy H., Co-op Member
My kids love Mark-Kistler drawing lessons. This is one purchase that I have no regrets about.
Emily S., Co-op Member
Our family has been using the Mark Kistler Draw 3D program for over a month now and it is one of the best things I have purchased for homeschool this year. My children, son 7 and daughter 10, now draw daily. Although one is gifted in art and the other not, they have both been delighted that Mark's lessons have helped them draw the things that they have always wanted to and make them look good! Another plus, I have begun starting our day with drawing, as it really seems to help my son concentrate better on all the work to follow. It is also some...(more)
Kristin Wheeler, Co-op Member
My kids absolutely adore Mark Kistler. He gets them through their other lessons because they know they can do a Mark Kistler drawing when they are done. My 7yr old likes the stories associated with the drawings. She loves to finish the stories. We have artwork hanging all over our house and have scanned quite a few pictures to share with family. (The kids love that!) Yes, we will continue to use Mark Kistler's program.
S Rosebrock, Co-op Member
My 7 and 9 year old homeschoolers are so excited about the Mark Kistler drawing lesson as a fun part of our visual arts curriculum. They beg to do their drawing lessons everyday and Mark keeps them laughing with his sense of humor and story telling abilities. I highly recommend this program!
Gina Z., Co-op Member
We tried the Kistler live trial a few weeks ago and my kids couldn't stop talking about it. They learned so many techniques to get their ideas down on paper, without realizing what they were learning. Some drawing courses use such technical terms that the kids get overwhelmed with what they're hearing, and forget to focus on what they're doing. - We signed up for the full course, and couldn't be happier. My daughter especially loves the classes and has turned out some AMAZING drawings after only a few classes. It's wonderful for tapping in...(more)
T.C., Co-op Member
My kids LOVE Mark Kistler! The propgram gets them motivated and excited about art. And it works! I see improvement in their drawings in multiple subjects! The best part is they no longer think that drawing is "hard" to do.
