Reviews

🌟 “A Truly Inspiring Experience!”

“This sketching tour exceeded my expectations! The small group size made it feel intimate and personal, and the locations were absolutely stunning. I loved the mix of expert sketching guidance and freedom to explore my own style. I’ve never felt more inspired!”

— Emily R. San Francisco

🌟 “Perfect for All Levels!”

“As a beginner, I was nervous about joining a sketching tour, but Erin made me feel so comfortable. She offered just the right balance of teaching and encouragement. I learned so much and left with sketches I’m really proud of!”

— Mark T. Hawaii

🌟 “Hidden Gems and Amazing Guidance”

“The locations were breathtaking—places I’d never have found on my own. The sketching guidance was exceptional, with tips on composition and step-by-step techniques that made a huge difference. It was such a joy to sketch in these off-the-beaten-path spots!”

— Sophia L. Rome

🌟 "South of France I never knew existed."

I spent 7 days with Erin in Trausse, France, sketching in the local villages. I learned a great deal and feel so much more confident about my sketching. I can even sketch in public! The area is beautiful - so much to see, do and sketch. Erin’s approach put me at ease and set me up for success. She gave me technical pointers and regularly asked how I was feeling about the process. Each day we sketched different subjects and locations, always with the same relaxed and fun approach. Knowing I was traveling alone, she & her husband Milton regularly checked in during ‘off hours’. I returned from my vacation with a sketchbook full of colorful memories, and I am already planning my next trip with Erin. Erin and Milton are lovely people who are passionate about showing others that sketching can be fun and uncomplicated. Thank you Erin, for showing me a new way of seeing and traveling!

- Christiane Naples

🌟 “Morocco Discovered in my Sketch Book”

I was worried about retirement (or re-wirement) but friends told me the answer was to find something that makes my heart sing and I might just have found something: SKETCHING!
The tutor Erin Hill, runs several European tours a year and has classes in Italy, France US, UK, She is amazing and a great teacher even for a klutz like me.
In Tangier, at a hotel where Matisse once stayed, the hotel manager, looking at my simple drawing, said I was even better than Matisse - there is hope for me yet!”
-Tom Auckland NZ

🌟 “New York through fresh eyes”
Hi Erin
I want to thank you for changing my sketching life.
You taught me how to travel light and have a light touch in sketching. 🌟

-Dina USk New York

🌟 “Happiness and joy”

It is a joy to look at artwork that expresses the happiness and joy of its creator. I’ve always been drawn to Erin’s work, even before meeting her. Is it her colors? Is it how she simplifies her subjects? Is it her use of lights and darks?

And then when you meet Erin you realize that her personality is mirrored by her artwork. It’s fascinating and I think it’s part of what has made Erin such a successful instructor.

-Mark Leibowitz. Head Admin, Urban Sketchers New York.

🌟 “I’m pleasantly surprised at my outcome” - Email class
So I spent some time this morning on my first online Email class 'The Kitchen Windowsill' project.
You made things so understandable in the lesson I received and I am pleasantly surprised with the outcome of my sketch. I know I went a little heavy on the white wax pencil, but I understand there is a learning curve involved with every new project. I look forward to hearing your views on my first sketch.
Thank you for this marvelous journey!

-Patti G

🌟”Learned more than I’ve ever learned before”
I learned more in 3 hrs in your sketch workshop than in any other art course I've done. Can't wait for you to be back in New York

-Karen new York USA

🌟🌟“Such a brilliant afternoon”
I just wanted to say thank you so much for such a brilliant afternoon. I honestly loved every single second. I love learning new things and it’s been ages since I’ve taken the time to do so! I’ve learnt so much today that my head is buzzing, in a good way and I can’t wait to explore the techniques further on my own. Mum and I came away feeling inspired! I know we’ll both be picking up the paintbrush tomorrow to finish off our still life! Thanks once again - I’m sure we’ll be in-touch after the summer holidays!

Best wishes, Mel London UK

🌟🌟 “I’m so excited!  I’m coming to Trausse to sketch with you”.  
As a matter of fact, in my last watercolour course at Emily Carr University, we were asked to bring in to class, an artist we admired and then paint the still life in that persons style, so I chose you!!! I painted a wine bottle, fruit etc and added French bits and pieces.  I seem to change Vancouver scenes into French looking scenes! I love France

-Bibs Vancouver Canada

🌟 “The Highlight of my week”
A quick email to let you know how very much I enjoyed my 6 weeks of Intro to Sketching. Saturdays with Kirsten quickly became the highlight of my week. Kirsten was a brilliant teacher and we all easily progressed in our sketching abilities with the "Erin Hill" style of urban sketching. It was a fun and memorable time for us all.

-Anne Mosman NSW

🌟🌟 “My first time sketching”
Yesterday was the last day of my introduction to Erin Hill Sketching course lead by Gaye Pitt in her delightful villa in Moss Vale. I want to say thank you to Gaye for her supportive and patient teaching. Her encouragement and scaffolding of the various techniques has been a tremendous help. I have enjoyed our classes and I have been delighted with the outcome. This course was the first time I have ever lifted a paint brush to create. I will be back for more. Such fun, thanks to Gaye.

-Heather Southern Highlands Australia

🌟🌟 “What a fabulous workshop again Kirsten”
Thank you for your guidance, enthusiasm and encouragement. There is so much to take in but you break it down in achievable tasks and I thoroughly enjoy witnessing my progress thanks to you.

-Carole Mosman NSW

🌟 “Erin.This is your characteristic, magnificent vision”.
And I will never forget all I learned from you one day in Philadelphia, when you generously took me aside and used your sketching time to make mine better. You are a great lady, an exquisite teacher, and a wonderful artist. Thank you.

-Karen Philadelphia USA

🌟🌟🌟 “What a good excuse to come to Sydney”
Not only to see my son and his family, but to sketch with Erin. I met Erin in France, and was so taken with her impressionistic style, I had to have a go. So I joined the Travel Sketch Workshop on Sunday, and I was thrilled to be given permission to ” be free” Free from the prescribed way of drawing and painting. So I ended up with something that has life and energy to it, and now I can see possibilities in everything I look at, as colour and a 'jigsaw'
Erin is a great teacher, no fancy terms, just, ” this is what it is”, so easy to follow.
Thank you to a lovely group of people, a great Cafe for lunch, and a wonderful ferry ride to Manly for school. Erin, many thanks, and maybe catch up in France.

-Lady Jenny London UK

🌟🌟 “Kirsten, I absolutely love our sketching group”.
The ladies you have have attracted to our/your group are really special .... and it is an absolute pleasure to be involved in such a way. I love the lessons you teach and I absolutely love our social activities. (And the food is a definite plus!) Kirsten, thank you! 🌟🌟

-Ann Manly Sydney NSW

🌟🌟 “I love your ‘pep’ talk.”
Hi Erin, I love your ‘pep’ talk. It’s so true- sketching is my therapy- it has changed my life- the way I look at things- the people I’ve met- the places I’ve been. I can’t thank you enough for introducing me to my new life, a life I didn’t know existed until about 18 months ago.Can’t wait to start this term!

-Robbie B. Sydney Australia

🌟🌟 “My sketchbook is my companion!”
I was on a yoga retreat when fate introduced me to Erin and sketching. I am now hooked and passionate about it, because it adds a new dimension to my life, allowing me to enjoy the things I love, the outdoors and people watching, while busy focussing on colours and shapes and life! A sketch to me is more than a photograph because it captures a moment in time that is mine and does not have to be perfect! As a single women I no longer feel alone in cafes or parks or on the beach, because my sketchbook is my companion!

-Jacquie Mollymook NSW

🌟🌟 “Fast and Loose”
Things like waiting in a queue at the airport, riding the bus to work, even waiting in a grocery store checkout queue are all now sketching opportunities instead of tedious time wasters! I’ve been taking Erin’s travel sketching classes and she’s taught me how to see and quickly sketch the world around us! Love the class. Highly recommend it!

-Annie Northern Beaches Sydney

🌟🌟🌟 “Encouraging even the most reticent of sketchers.”
Erin’s teaching technique is to encourage even the most reticent of sketchers.  With this she creates an atmosphere of fun and relaxation. It’s as much about the act of creation and concentration as the final product. We really do enjoy our sketching time together, whether touring the streets and cafes or trips away to explore the bush, the beaches cities and waterways in other places.

-Jo Tuggarah Lakes NSW

🌟🌟 “Fantastic week of sketching at Daku Resort, Savusavu, Fiji”.

Dear Erin, Thank you for including me in your fantastic week of sketching at Daku Resort, Savusavu, Fiji. I have thoroughly enjoyed it and feel so lucky to have had this opportunity to learn with you, and what can be achieved by putting pen to paper. I didn’t envisage the results I got – amazing. This week has been a very special time for me. So thank you Erin for your time, patience and zest.Vinaka vaka levu.

-Betty New Zealand

🌟🌟🌟 “Fiji and the Daku Resort”
Was wonderful, relaxed, welcoming, great accommodation with excellent food, what else would you want? Yes, we had it all, a great teacher who imparted her knowledge so freely and with so much fun!! Thank you Erin you are “tops” and that delightful man of yours, Milton for his care and support. I had a wonderful holiday and looking forward to doing it again…Oops!! and the lovely group of “girls” a fun bunch of people.

-Susan Kiama NSW