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.

Absolutely, positively knows his stuff. Has a great sense of humor. Breaks down intimidating subjects into bite-sized, manageable chunks. Calls upon his extensive knowledge of both classical and contemporary art practice to demystify successful draftsmanship and uphold objective standards in representational drawing.

He is super chill and extremely helpful. You will leave the class having learned A LOT. I'm looking forward to taking intermediate drawing with him next quarter.

I had Professor Beltz for Intermediate Drawing. He is super helpful and kind, and has a chill sense of humor. If you follow his instruction you will do well and learn a lot! I would recommend him to anyone.

AMAZING TEACHER! Teaches and drills basics and really REALLy teaches you and builds strong foundation in various media! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Favorite Art Instructor I have taken thus far!

had him for beginning + intermediate drawing. highly competent, helpful+friendly. relentlessly drilled us through a very specific constructive+persepectival drawing method. its different and challenging, but useful and will make you a better drawer/painter. one of the best teachers ive seen here. take him '10-11 before he leaves ucsb!

I took advanced drawing and intro painting with him. Hes a great teacher and he can teach you a lot, hes really smart. Don't be afraid to raise your hand and ask for help! He has solid, legit thoughts on how to improve what you're doing. Eric is great. As for the workload, get used to it, being an artist takes hours of work.

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he's not that great a teacher. he makes jokes only he thinks is funny. he made us paint still lifes all quarter. when i got to intermediat painting i realized how little he taught us. besides that hes a drawing guy and doesn't paint in his artwork.