Testimonials

What My Students Say About My Workshops

I’ve been fortunate to teach sketchers from Australia and around the world, both in person and online. Here are a few words from some of the people who have joined my workshops and courses.

If you’d like to know more about my teaching approach, you can read about how I teach here.

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Testimonials:

The first time I ‘met’ Patty was during the Sketching Retreat in 2025. I really enjoyed her relaxed way of explaining what she does. Her way of finding lovely scenes is fantastic, and I love the ink and watercolour approach.

In early 2026, I joined Win with Watercolour, another great event with artists sharing their skills, and Patty was there again with a lovely scene and a great tutorial. Her recognisable style really appeals to me, so I purchased the new workshops on her website!

Thank you for your great way of teaching. I am enjoying every minute!

Lena L — Germany | Online Video Tutorials

As a student of Patty’s, I can say that any time spent with her is time well invested. Patty is a generous, encouraging tutor. Her knowledge of technique, colour choice and the fundamentals of sketching are terrific. Patty’s expertise is invaluable in guiding students to bring out the very best in their painting or sketching. I particularly learnt so much about perspective. I felt very fortunate to attend her workshop.

Kathy R. — Tasmania, Australia | In-person workshop

Patty is a natural and supportive teacher. Her exercises build on each other, so you start to achieve work you didn’t think possible. Always attentive and on hand when needed. Highly recommend.

Noelle Nelson — Queensland, Australia | In-person workshop

The workshop I attended was held in Maldon, a beautiful small country town in Victoria. It was friendly, relaxed, welcoming and encouraging. This was especially important to me as a beginner because it gave me the confidence to have fun and simply give it a go.

The course outcomes were clearly outlined and well explained, with a logical progression that accommodated the different drawing abilities of the participants.

What did I learn? A sketch is not a photograph. Self-criticism is the enemy. Perfection is not the goal—and, most importantly, have fun.

If you are considering a workshop with Patty, don’t let fear about your drawing ability hold you back. Patty is a fantastic teacher, and you will be amazed by your results.

John M — Sydney, Australia | In-person workshop

As a complete beginner, I struggled with concepts that more experienced sketchers seem to take for granted: understanding light and shadow, knowing which colours work together and why, and discovering that a handful of marks in the right place can carry more weight than a page full of detail.

What changed that for me was finding a teacher who could break these ideas down without making me feel as though I was missing something obvious.

Patty has the ability to simplify complex concepts without oversimplifying them. Her explanations gave me a framework I actually understood and could apply immediately. She is warm, patient and genuinely invested in her students making progress.

If you are new to urban sketching or watercolour and feel that the fundamentals are just out of reach, I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Appu R-C — London, UK | In -person tuition

I love Patty’s online tutorials—her clear guidance, practical tips and use of colour mixes. To paint on location with her would be fantastic.

Dave S — Alicante, Spain | Online Sketching Retreat

I love Patty’s style of sketching and the way she makes a complex image manageable. Her explanations are clear and straightforward, and I really like her practical approach.

It’s especially helpful that Patty explains the reasons behind her decisions, as this has given me the confidence to approach scenes on my own. A great class!

Leonie — Sydney, Australia | Online Sketching Retreat

I had the pleasure of attending Patty ‘The Sketching Doc’ Edge’s workshop in Maldon, Victoria, and I can honestly say she is an exceptional artist and teacher. I first met Patty in Tuscany, where I was immediately impressed by her artistic talent and unique ability to capture the essence of a scene through sketching.

What makes Patty truly special is not only her skill as an artist, but also her generosity in sharing her knowledge. She is warm, patient, and incredibly kind, taking the time to explain techniques clearly and ensuring everyone feels supported, regardless of their experience level. Her enthusiasm for sketching is infectious, and she creates a welcoming environment that encourages creativity and confidence.

Patty’s workshops are inspiring, engaging, and full of practical tips that help participants develop their skills. I would highly recommend Patty to anyone looking to learn urban sketching from a talented artist who is as lovely as she is knowledgeable.

Clair — Sydney, Australia | In-person workshop

Thank you so much, Patty! I loved your colour planning and how you used it in the painting. Definitely going to try it soon.

Shilpi | Online Sketching Retreat

Great demo. Thanks for detailing the reasons for your choices as you progressed through your painting.

Linda C. | Online Sketching Retreat

It’s a lovely sketch and your explanations are really clear. It’s been most enjoyable and useful!

Diana H. | Online Sketching Retreat

A very clear explanation of how you chose your colours and then placed them in shade. I found your idea of strengthening the colours in the corners particularly useful. I enjoyed your sessions both last year and this year.

Edward K. | Online Sketching Retreat

It was so helpful to hear you describing and explaining every step! Thank you for sharing your tips and techniques.

Kathy M. | Online Sketching Retreat

This was fun to do. I still need to work on it quite a bit, but I can see progress this week already.

Suze | Online Sketching Retreat

I came across Patty and her teachings during an online event where she was one of many presenters. When I scrolled through the event's list of workshops, I was immediately drawn to her ink and watercolour sketch as we both share a love for architectural subjects.

Patty's choice and use of colours combined with her presentation style and easy to follow demonstrations set you up for success in both, the process and your overall outcome.
This positive experience led me to select another of Patty's online workshops, and I was equally happy with my sketch.

Besides Patty's engaging teaching style, she is very supportive in her feedback and always quick to respond to questions. I hope that our paths will cross one day so that I can learn from her in person.

Gina - Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada | Online Sketching Retreat