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Freddie Manseau

Teaches at Santa Monica College

Freddie Manseau is an associate professor with SMC; he earned his master's degree in Fine Art, specializing in drawing and painting, and a bachelor's degree in General Art, both from California State University, Long Beach. He holds an instructor credential to teach art and related technologies. Freddie is currently teaching beginning and intermediate watercolor painting, as well as basic and intermediate drawing. In all, he has been teaching both young people and adults since 1989. In addition to teaching, he has created commissioned paintings, and commercial art for mass reproduction, promotional, prototype and product development.

Reviews of Freddie Manseau

(68 Reviews)
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 2

    Reviewed by Brenda v. on 4/3/2023
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 2

    Anonymous review on 2/20/2022
    Great for follow along painting. Learn tips and tricks as you go.
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 2

    Reviewed by Nafeesa K. on 10/25/2021
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 2

    Reviewed by Kim W. on 5/10/2021
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 1

    Reviewed by Nafeesa K. on 4/9/2021
    Really enjoyed this class. It was loose and casual but still instructive when it came to different brush/ texture techniques, color mixing, and a little bit of composition. Looking forward to taking the intermediate level class!
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 2

    Reviewed by Susan P. on 4/5/2021
    This was an amazing class. I loved it and Freddie is a wonderful teacher. He is encouraging, very knowledgeable and so friendly. I improved so much during the session. I am waiting for course horse to offer another session of the class.
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 2

    Reviewed by Kim W. on 2/15/2021
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 2

    Anonymous review on 2/15/2021
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 2

    Reviewed by Mi G. on 2/14/2021
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 1

    Reviewed by Mi G. on 11/4/2020
    Very good and fun class with Freddie, would love to take another class with him!
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 1

    Reviewed by Lysa D. on 11/1/2020
    This was a good class. I learned a lot of techniques and skills. The teacher has a Bob Ross style. He mainly paints and you learn by watching. He is constantly changing what he does and adapting which although frustrating to some, helps the student learn to “go with the flow”.
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 1

    Reviewed by Judy M. on 10/26/2020
    Freddie, I have enjoyed the Sunday watercolor classes because you are enthusiastic, intentional in instruction and lead us through a watercolor composition that allows each of us to be successful no matter our depth of experience. The course has been fun. In my case, this is a new experience and I have learned a lot about watercolor techniques and composition. My granddaughter anointed me the “Word Grandma” when she was 4 (she is now 14) as writing is my medium. The Pandemic gave me the opportunity to try a different mode of creativity and I’m loving it and will continue with drawing and watercolor courses. Thank you for opening the door for me to welcome watercolor into my life.
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 1

    Anonymous review on 10/26/2020
    Great instruction but would like to have finished product example for view throughout entire class time
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 1

    Reviewed by Helene H. on 10/26/2020
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 1

    Reviewed by Celeste W. on 4/6/2020
    Really liked the class. Alas it was shut off because of corona restrictions after only two sessions
  • Introduction to Basic Drawing

    Reviewed by Daniel L. on 10/18/2019
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 1

    Anonymous review on 10/14/2019
    This was a great course to learn the basic techniques and order when painting with watercolor. Freddy demonstrated how to paint various scenes and we would practice doing them on our own. He was patient, fun, and would come and check on students and assist them with improving their pieces. Many of the students are eager to take the intermediate course when it becomes available.
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 1

    Reviewed by Ngoc N. on 8/5/2019
  • Introduction to Basic Drawing

    Anonymous review on 8/2/2019
    Often times felt like the format of the class lacked structure.
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 1

    Anonymous review on 7/29/2019
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 1

    Anonymous review on 7/29/2019
    Freddy is such an awesome teacher! He’s fun and entertaining as well! I look forward to part level 2.
  • Introduction to Basic Drawing

    Anonymous review on 5/30/2019
    I enjoyed the class, the teacher is a very unique individual. As I am not a beginning artist it was pretty basic stuff, but could be ok for a rank beginner.
  • Introduction to Basic Drawing

    Reviewed by Lloyd w. on 2/9/2019
  • Introduction to Basic Drawing

    Reviewed by Roni G. on 2/8/2019
    Teacher was great.
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 1

    Reviewed by Roni G. on 8/12/2018
    teacher was great and learned a lot in 6 weeks.
  • Introduction to Basic Drawing

    Anonymous review on 8/10/2018
    The instructor is very nice and affable. There were just too many people in the class. I believe there were 23 students. Too many do right by each student. He had no time to critique our work. It would be helpful if the teacher included a syllabus for the group of classes. Week 1: shapes Week 2: perspective etc.
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 1

    Anonymous review on 8/6/2018
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 2

    Reviewed by Forrest L. on 6/15/2018
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 2

    Reviewed by Lauraine G. on 6/4/2018
  • Introduction to Basic Drawing

    Anonymous review on 3/29/2018
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 1

    Reviewed by Nitakumari P. on 12/5/2017
    Great class. Step by step instructions for beginners and packed with tips. Fun and very talented instructor.
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 1

    Reviewed by Suzi M. on 10/17/2017
  • Introduction to Basic Drawing

    Reviewed by Noriko S. on 10/13/2017
    I loved this class. Our instructor Freddie was very skillful and knowledgable. I think we learned a lot in 6 weeks. I wish this class was continued for advance.
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 1

    Anonymous review on 7/31/2017
  • Introduction to Basic Drawing

    Reviewed by Gabrielle M. on 4/12/2017
  • Introduction to Basic Drawing

    Reviewed by Tal K. on 2/16/2017
    Great artist and teacher, always with smile and patience, appropriate to all levels of drawing.
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 1

    Reviewed by Enrique L. on 2/6/2017
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 2

    Reviewed by Hiroe I. on 12/5/2016
  • Intermediate Drawing

    Reviewed by Jennifer C. on 11/27/2016
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 1

    Anonymous review on 10/17/2016
    It was fun and informative class!
  • Introduction to Basic Drawing

    Reviewed by Kathleen H. on 10/14/2016
  • Introduction to Basic Drawing

    Reviewed by Jaclyn W. on 10/14/2016
    A geat class for beginners! :)
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 1

    Reviewed by Nikita P. on 8/12/2016
    This class was good for beginners. We learned a variety of techniques that are easy to practice on your own, which is what I liked about the class.
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 1

    Reviewed by Carey I. on 8/8/2016
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 2

    Reviewed by Keren V. on 8/8/2016
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 1

    Reviewed by Rebecca F. on 8/8/2016
    Freddy was awesome!!! Loved the class. And will take it again.
  • Introduction to Basic Drawing

    Anonymous review on 8/6/2016
    It was a good class. The teacher is amazing.
  • Introduction to Basic Drawing

    Reviewed by Clint D. on 8/4/2016
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 2

    Reviewed by Keren V. on 6/13/2016
    It is a great class. Teacher is fun as well as very helpful. Enjoy being with like minded people.
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 2

    Reviewed by Sandra N. on 6/12/2016
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 1

    Reviewed by Parvin J. on 6/6/2016
  • Intermediate Drawing

    Reviewed by essane a. on 5/26/2016
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 2

    Reviewed by Keren V. on 4/15/2016
  • Introduction to Basic Drawing

    Reviewed by Julie B. on 4/1/2016
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 1

    Reviewed by Cara G. on 12/9/2015
    I had a lot of fun and learned a lot in this introductory class. I will definitely be signing up for level 2.
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 2

    Reviewed by Keren V. on 12/7/2015
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 1

    Reviewed by Denise V. on 12/7/2015
    Had a great time and learned a variety of painting techniques. I liked that each class built on skills from the previous, so you incorporated more styles with each project.
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 1

    Reviewed by Deanna W. on 12/7/2015
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 2

    Anonymous review on 10/20/2015
  • Introduction to Basic Drawing

    Anonymous review on 8/17/2015
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 2

    Reviewed by Liz M. on 8/3/2015
    Thoroughly enjoyed the class. I intend to sign up again soon. Thanks. Liz
  • Introduction to Basic Drawing

    Reviewed by . on 4/6/2015
  • Introduction to Basic Drawing

    Reviewed by Jennifer S. on 4/3/2015
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 1

    Reviewed by Debra W. on 2/9/2015
  • Intermediate Drawing

    Reviewed by michael l. on 12/5/2014
  • Introduction to Basic Drawing

    Reviewed by michael l. on 10/20/2014
    I was looking for instructor lead class not online. This class enabled me to focus time on learning the basics. I was challenged and did come away with skills and confidence in drawing.
  • Introduction to Basic Drawing

    Reviewed by Wenyan M. on 10/19/2014
  • Painting in Watercolor - Level 1

    Anonymous review on 10/15/2014

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