Quite literally the best professor I've ever had, period. His final grades are given based on your final portfolio and how much personal improvement you've made since starting his class. He's tough, but I guarantee you'll grow as an artist immensely. His passion for drawing is clear. Incredibly funny, brilliantly talented, a real inspiration.

He lectures and demonstrates concepts/methods clearly and replies quickly to emails(lectures posted online). Assignments are a huge time commitment(at least 5-6 hours a week outside class and ~15 hours for final project). Very helpful class in developing fundamentals. Was very nice and gave great feedback; clearly very experienced in his field.

I've never quite grown as fast as an artist until I took classes with Eric Beltz. His classes do require effort, and he can tell if you don't spend enough time on a drawing. I've always enjoyed the assignments he's given us and his lectures are very creative, funny and inspirational. By far, my favorite art classes at UCSB.

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I learned a lot and grew as an artist. It was A LOT of work, though! I often spent 20 hours on his homework assignments, which are weekly. I tried my very, very hardest but never got full credit on an assignment, needless to say he is a tough grader. HOWEVER, he is always helpful and willing and kind. He just takes his job seriously! I recommend.

Eric is by far the best Art professor I have ever had. I learned so much and grew as an artist in his class. I plan to take all of his drawing classes. He is definitely a role model because he is brilliant at what he does.