“I’ve been a student of Ms. Sampat’s for over 30 years, and it’s no exaggeration to say that her classes have been a formative experience for me. Her approach to art and creativity perfectly complemented my own passion for the subject. Ms. Sampat will teach you techniques and enhance your skills without you even realizing it. But more importantly, she teaches students to enjoy art and self-expression and to see the world as a place of creative possibility. That’s a wonderful lesson to carry with you, and it’s one that I still draw on.”