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She xhanged the way I thought about art completely. Such an incredible and caring individual; super inspirational too! She helped me come out of my shell and truly delve into art the way I wanted to, and I'm happy to know she had a big part in that.Rate My Professors ↗
Lynda Barry's class changed my life. She is a truly special person and her class was the best I have ever taken at UW.Rate My Professors ↗
Great teacher! Make sure you show up, do the work, and put in the effort and you will get an A.Rate My Professors ↗
She's a great creative mind and is genuinely interested in her students. Make sure you're doing the assignments. They are time consuming but you may surprise yourself with what you're capable of. In this class at least, the purpose was to struggle through creative problems. Put the time and effort in, and you'll be happy with the results.Rate My Professors ↗
A lot of work, but she is fun and entertaining. Daily drawing (& writing) assignments. Very encouraging, which is why I was surprised when I received my final grade. Was told I was getting an A at midterm, and kept up with class. Never gave any indication I was doing poorly during second half. Disappointed but still enjoyed class and learned a lot.Rate My Professors ↗
She has a way of bringing the best out of her students. There were a lot of fun drawing exercises that everyone enjoyed. She's optimistic and enthusiastic, and you will learn a good deal about how you yourself think through her writing and cartooning exercises.Rate My Professors ↗
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