Ruggles, Joanne  

What the hell are you people talking about hard. Its an ART class. Why dont you quit wasting your parents money and get a job.

Ruggles has been one of the only profesors I have had that have presented a real challenge to me. Its a hard class and at times her deminure is not pleasant and she has trouble relating to the students, but I learned so much. With the pressure to do well,I had to work hard and spend a great deal of time on the projects. The end result was well worth all of the stress and long critiques.

Joanne's classes are tough, and she goes out of her way to be a tough grader. If you are looking for an easy A, don't take the class! The classes are fun and Joanne will help you become a better painter. I liked it best when she would demonstrate directly on my canvas: she is a master at using color and expression. I hated the way she ran the critiques. She made us very aware of our language, making us use "art language," and it felt like kindergarden sometimes. The lab often had a real community feel, and the nights before a project was due felt like an art commune.

Joanne has a passion for drawing and painting and for teaching. This causes students to be pushed hard, learn much and get their money's worth from her classes. She expects a lot but you will be a better artist and person by working with her.