My teaching approach is not about “technique” but about discovering the unique artist in each student.

Carmen was my art teacher at the Silvermine Arts Guild in New Canaan, CT. I had been taking a watercolor class there and the teacher put a sugar and creamer on a pedestal and told the class to paint it. When I showed her my painting, the teacher told me that I would never be an artist. I was so deflated! I went to the office of the Guild and a woman there said “that’s rubbish” and sent me to Carmen’s class. 

Carmen took one look at my painting and said “I love it!”  She framed it and put it up in her kitchen. What an honor!

I am thrilled to have the opportunity to write a testimonial for Carmen. Carmen is not just an art teacher, but a mentor, a friend, and an inspiration. I had the pleasure of being her student for several years and I can confidently say that she changed my life.

Carmen not only taught me about art, but she taught me about life. She taught me to believe in myself, to never give up, and to always keep creating. She encouraged me so much that when I moved to NYC, I signed up at the Art Students League and began selling my work. If not for Carmen, who knows what I would be doing today!

Carmen is a true gem, and I am forever grateful for her kindness, her wisdom, and her support. She is a gift to the world of art, and to anyone who has the pleasure of knowing her. Thank you, Carmen, for being a fabulous teacher and friend. Cheers to you! 

❌⭕️ Susan Libby Siegel

“I took classes with Carmen 25 years ago and now I’m back again. She doesn’t try to show you how to paint like her, she coaches you to paint like you! That is very different than most art classes I have taken. It feels like Carmen is crafting an experience tailored to finding your unique creative voice.”

Johnine Byrne

“The Art of Seeing” with Carmen Lund was my very first Art Class.  My personal need for creativity had been fulfilled by home design and photography.  But until that first class, I had never ventured into the  art world.  Carmen’s approach gave me the courage to move into this new world.  Once I started, I have never stopped.  I continue to have classes remotely with Carmen and her critiques of my current paintings help me to continue to grow as an artist. You truly look at the world in a different way after taking “The Art of Seeing with Carmen Lund.”

Becky Thomas


Carmen had a profound influence on my professional life because she was the mentor who gave me the courage to accept the path of the working artist.

As a teacher, I've tried to pass along Carmen's belief in the validity of each individual's artistic process.

Carmen expanded my notion of watercolor painting. She taught me to embrace experimentation and paint without fear!

Cindy Sachs