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about the Art Adventures Program 2010 >
> "The Camp was fun!" Amy Luo (8yrs.)
>" THANK YOU DEB! The Camp was really fun! I hope you do this again next year. Smile, YuChen Qian (10 yrs.)
>"Yu Chen enjoyed her week with you, and we enjoyed her drawings. They are wonderful !" Lei Yu, Yu Chen's mother
>"Thanks Deb, Not only did you teach us new art skills, you also brought us to fun and exciting places. After all that drawing I definitely have improved. We had alot of fun! Petra Norlock & Zoe Thorburn (both 13yrs.)
>"Are those real pink flamingos? They are so perfect. Petra had a blast, thanks so much." Rebecca Norlock Petra's mother
>" I looked through Zoe’s sketchbook and I really think she learned something about drawing, which is great. Zoe also loved the program and came home everyday tired and happy. Thank you for providing a great program." Nora Thorburn, Zoe's mother
> "Thanks Deb. In your camp, I felt very happy. This is my first time to go abroad. And my english isn't very good. In your camp I learned alot of new things. Now I can draw much better then before. Thank you Deb. Kevin Luo (15yrs.)
about Adult Art Tours >
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"I thought I knew everything
about this city until I embarked on a walking tour of art galleries with Deb
Wiles. At one point in time, I couldn’t remember that I was in Toronto… the
amount of art and art galleries was astounding… magical. To top things off, Deb
was there to answer all my questions. And when I wanted to know how a piece was
put together, she would enlist the aid of gallery personnel to satisfy my
curiosity. I look forward to going on many more of your art tours!"
Sharon A. Brown
about Marks of Perception's after school program > from the mouths of babes and their parents...
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"My daughter has been a student at
Marks of Perception for two years. Deb provides an enriched program that focuses
on each students’ interests and strengths. She fosters an appreciation for all
things artistic in a relaxed and rewarding setting, bringing her enthusiasm for
expressive creativity to each activity." - Kate Scowen, parent
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"Hi Deb. Thanks for continuing to keep us posted on new developments at Marks of
Perception. I just wanted to give you an update on our son. My parents were
visiting for the past few weeks from BC and my dad is a retired high school art
teacher. He and Sam spent at least an hour (if not more) drawing together every
day and they both really bonded over it. My dad was impressed by Sam's ability
and more importantly, love of drawing. I just wanted to say thank you because I
know that you helped to nurture this." - Melissa, parent
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"I
love going to Deb's class because I learn new ways to draw and I make
cool art stuff to take home. Deb's house is really fun!"-
Berke Berry, 7 years
> "I love the painting, the drawing and the laughing." - Roxy Moon, 6 years
> "My son (7) is very into art and very picky about taking classes. He refused to finish a cartooning class he was once in because "you just draw what you want, they don't teach you anything." I have had no such complaints since he's been at Deb's; he looks forward eagerly to every class. Bravo!" - Mitch Moldofsky, parent
> “My two boys (age 4 and 7) attended a trial class. My expectations were low as they are quite timid with new experiences and not at all comfortable with people they don’t know well. Imagine my surprise when my four year old comes out after an hour class asking to stay longer. They instantly warmed to Deb and her inviting and enriching environment. I would definitely recommend this experience to others.”-Amanda Monroe-Kent, parent
> "Deb teaches my son traditional art fundamentals but she also encourages him to experiment and develop his own style. Berke's new skills have given him a sense of pride and he is much more confident in his art related school assignments."- Maeve Quaid, D.Phil (Oxford), parent
> "Art day with Deb is Sara's favorite day of the week. From still life with Mr. Potato Head to a drawing of her dreams, Sara returns home every week full of energy and conversation about her fabulous art class." Chella, parent
> "Deborah puts the fun in art. Or is that the art in fun? She has enchanted my daughter, Bella. For an hour every week Bella is an artist doing what artists do. Bella cherishes that hour. So do we." -Andy, parent
> "I have known Deb for many years and have always been inspired by her creative energy. It encompasses her whole life; her work, her gardens, her home, her cuisine and her approach to life ooze with the bohemian spirit! Unconventional begins to describe Deb Wiles' life of artistic self-expression and I love it. I also love that my child can hang out and learn in the company of someone with a different approach to life than the main stream educators. What a fantastic opportunity! I feel so fortunate to have Deb's infectious lust for colour ameliorate my child's life." - Sandy Moon, parent
from Adults regarding adult classes ...
> "I have a client who told me that she was looking to live more through her creativity and was disappointed and frustrated to find that art schools here in Toronto only wanted to teach her to paint like Rembrandt. She said she wanted to let her inner child play with art. I knew exactly who to recommend - Deb Wiles and her Marks of Perception Art School! My client met with Deb the next hour and knew it was the right thing for her. She signed up for a series of classes and is thrilled! Thanks, Deb, for making my client so happy and providing a caring little art school that offers the joy no one else does! - Tracey Thomas - Falconar Anarres Natural Health
> "I had always wanted to draw and from time to time I picked up a pencil and tried it with very limited results. This winter I had to good fortune to both have time off and to find a really talented teacher right under my nose, well, across the street from me. So armed with pencil and paper Deb took on the daunting ask of teaching me some of the rudiments of drawing. After four classes with her, I am not now, or am I likely to be, through no fault of Deb's, destined to become a great artist but thanks to her I am longer afraid to put pencil to paper and as a result of this I look forward to countless hours of pure enjoyment creating art for my sake." -Roy (adult student)
> "We have used Deb Wiles for several Art Instruction sessions. I found her approach with our Seniors very professional and yet relaxed. Deb was flexible on programming, and adapted to the abilities and interests of the individuals present. It was a pleasure to meet her, and I would definitely recommend her services."- Bethany Vallentin, Interim Social & Activation Director The Briton House Retirement Centre