What People are saying:
Sept 2024 “My son has had a fantastic experience at All Smilez. Each week, he’s excited to attend and explore his creativity through the various art projects. Kim is an amazing teacher who creates a fun, engaging, and nurturing environment for the children, where they feel confident to express themselves. The lessons are thoughtfully planned, and Bossun always comes home proud of his work, eager to show off what he's learned.
I’ve noticed his artistic skills and confidence grow immensely, and I truly appreciate the positive impact that All Smilez has had on him. Kim's passion for teaching and dedication to her students is evident, and I highly recommend All Smilez to any parent looking to foster their child’s creativity in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.” Emma Then- Hamilton nz
"I really want to tell you that you are a great teacher, because even though Sophia only learns from you through video, your teaching style makes her interested in drawing. Sophia loves to draw and has been drawing herself since she was just a toddler, about 1 year old. She drew many things and almost every day until she was 5 years old. As learning at primary school, she likes to read and switched to prefer writing to drawing. She rarely draws, so I feel a bit sorry. Last year, I enrolled her some drawing courses in Auckland because I expect her to keep drawing. However, she only draws when she's in Art class. She still enjoys drawing but not as often.
I was so lucky to find your All Smilez. I showed Sophia your videos on All Smilez and asked her if she would like to learn from you. She agreed immediately. I suggested she would draw every weekday about 30 minutes if I bought your course. And as you can see, 2 months passed she drew every weekday as promised and was really comfortable drawing. She spends 1 to 2 hours drawing.
She really likes you. I didn't force her to study, she actively learns with you. Sorry for writing too much. I hope you will continue with the online courses as it has been really fantastic. Thank you very much. Kind regards, Tracy Nguyen" --Auckland, NZ
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Oh yay thank you! I can’t wait for Georgia to get home from school so she can see your reply!
She was soooo excited to email you and she really hoped you would reply soon!
M Woods, Hamilton, NZ
She was soooo excited to email you and she really hoped you would reply soon!
M Woods, Hamilton, NZ
"Thanks for organising this, I've loved how the boys have been getting the paints out of their own accord since doing this. Oscar is really getting into his colour mixing, hopefully this continues now the marathon of school life is back. They are not so great at finishing what they start though, so we have lots of incomplete artworks lying around that need adding to. I need to get into the habit of leaving the paints out for them to help themselves, plus it was fun to dabble in myself. They will love to do the character drawing lesson I'm sure. So cool you did this for the holidays - it was great to see them inspired to make art, the vids were a good length and the activities were at an achievable level for them to do without supervision (the problem with being busy with a baby!)." Michelle Challies, NZ 2019
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"I think the way you structured it was perfect - starting with colour mixing, then moving onto rainbows and silouhette paintings. I also liked how the last lesson on browns also included drawing cute animals :-) We spent about 1-3 hours per lesson (depending on the child lol), and the video length was great as it held their interest for a good amount of time (Ariel always watched them at least twice!). Having a week to get the lessons done was good too as any less time would’ve been hard to do in the holidays with the great weather and the kids wanting to be outside a lot. I certainly think it was able to cater for many ages and abilities and perfect for family groups to do together. Lauree Lohnes, NZ 2019 |
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Hi Kim - Could Stella-Grace please be re-enrolled for next year, it is the one afterschool activity that she has stuck with all year because she absolutely loves it. I think you do an amazing job, I am so pleased to see how much Stella has learnt and it is amazing to hear her explain to others and teach others some of the skills that she is learning, it is showing me that she is growing in confidence. I also love that she now does things that previously she has said she is really bad at (for example painting -she would always say "no im so bad at that" - but now she loves it!).
Also, I have no problem with the parking! Keep doing what you are doing, your amazing!
Chrissy Ashby
Also, I have no problem with the parking! Keep doing what you are doing, your amazing!
Chrissy Ashby
Jess absolutely loves coming to your classes and I think that she has learnt so much from you! Thank you so much for putting on these classes, it is great for our little budding artists to have you to teach them. You are a great roll model for Jess. Many thanks,
Melanie Morrison -Hamilton
Melanie Morrison -Hamilton
"My daughter looks forward to her Art Classes and has developed considerably as a young artist in just two terms. Kim has a lovely way with the children." Nicole Anderson, Hamilton
"My son has absolutely loved coming each week, to learn new skills and to create masterpieces. I love the way that each individual is encouraged in whatever they do - rather than conforming to a certain type of design. And it has been exciting to see his painting up in a local cafe. Kim really encourages them to be great artists. Even my younger son wants to join in when we come to pick him up. Thanks so much Kim. We'll be back."
Michelle Davis, Hamilton
Michelle Davis, Hamilton
Hi Kim
The mural looks wonderful...teachers,students and parents have all commented how wonderful it is. I have even had a couple of people stop me in town to comment how great it is. Yes definitely I will send any photos through to you and also when it gets in the paper.
Once again thanks and see you soon for the next one
Regards
Philippa
The mural looks wonderful...teachers,students and parents have all commented how wonderful it is. I have even had a couple of people stop me in town to comment how great it is. Yes definitely I will send any photos through to you and also when it gets in the paper.
Once again thanks and see you soon for the next one
Regards
Philippa
It was cool to learn about the different kinds of blending and shading.
Nakai - age 11
I always have a great time whenever I come to art class. I have learnt so much skills and art history. Thanks Kim.
Annie H.
"Old Skool, New Skool" art class this term was fun!! Every week something new was set up for us combining old and modern art. Even though it was a certain theme, all parts of art were included and we learnt tesselation, how to draw faces and human proportions. I have done art class here for 2 years now and the standards are still high. :)
Abby P. age 12
Wow Wow Wow, we are so happy with the art our daughter brought home! Thank you so much for making her feel so special Kim! You are a real gem.
Katherine
Kim, I have really enjoyed your classes. I never knew I could draw this good. You have shown me how to see better. Thank you.
I love your classes better than any other because you are a real art teacher and you make it easy to learn to draw good.
Art is my favourite thing to do. Thank you for teaching me Kim. You rock.
Nakai - age 11
I always have a great time whenever I come to art class. I have learnt so much skills and art history. Thanks Kim.
Annie H.
"Old Skool, New Skool" art class this term was fun!! Every week something new was set up for us combining old and modern art. Even though it was a certain theme, all parts of art were included and we learnt tesselation, how to draw faces and human proportions. I have done art class here for 2 years now and the standards are still high. :)
Abby P. age 12
Wow Wow Wow, we are so happy with the art our daughter brought home! Thank you so much for making her feel so special Kim! You are a real gem.
Katherine
Kim, I have really enjoyed your classes. I never knew I could draw this good. You have shown me how to see better. Thank you.
I love your classes better than any other because you are a real art teacher and you make it easy to learn to draw good.
Art is my favourite thing to do. Thank you for teaching me Kim. You rock.
more All Smilez testimonials....
Josh had a great morning – thatnks so much. He was very
proud of his drawings and told us all about EVERYTHING that happened. You
gave Joshua confidence in his artistic abilities. An
example of that confidence is that this morning he has drawn up some pictures
that he otherwise would not have done. Love it.
Carolyn - Hamilton
proud of his drawings and told us all about EVERYTHING that happened. You
gave Joshua confidence in his artistic abilities. An
example of that confidence is that this morning he has drawn up some pictures
that he otherwise would not have done. Love it.
Carolyn - Hamilton
Learn to Draw Like a Pro - oct holidays
“Alliyah had a great time in your art class and
came home and enthusiastically started sketching things around the house. Her
drawing skills have improved and she had a great time and cant wait to go back”.
Gavin of Hamilton.
came home and enthusiastically started sketching things around the house. Her
drawing skills have improved and she had a great time and cant wait to go back”.
Gavin of Hamilton.
Hi Kim!
The portrait arrived today! Thanks so much once again
- we love it!!! Can't wait to give it to Jet on his birthday and put up on his
bedroom wall.
Simone Altinier
Hi there Kim
Ashley and I just wanted to thank you for the art class yesterday. She
really enjoyed and hopes to do it again. Hoping you might consider her and her
7yo sister for the next school holidays.
Enjoy the rest of your holidays.
Regards,
Cath O’Connor
Hi
Kim, Love the painting, if you are not already, you are going
international, will get this to my nephew in Argentina!
Thanks again,
Tania
Hapuku Whanau
Hi Kim,
Yes it was funny to see you racing by in your car.
I showed your site to my wife on Saturday morning and got a surprise see our portrait up there. I was pretty chuffed, so much so, I facebooked on my page. So that’s absolutely fine if you want to put it upt there.
I just want to say thanks again for doing this for me. The portrait is absolutely great and everyone loves it. I know that I’ll be using your skills again. Hope to see around the neighbourhood.
Sarfraz , hamilton,
Yes it was funny to see you racing by in your car.
I showed your site to my wife on Saturday morning and got a surprise see our portrait up there. I was pretty chuffed, so much so, I facebooked on my page. So that’s absolutely fine if you want to put it upt there.
I just want to say thanks again for doing this for me. The portrait is absolutely great and everyone loves it. I know that I’ll be using your skills again. Hope to see around the neighbourhood.
Sarfraz , hamilton,
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/business/4765802/Works-of-love-yield-profitable-business
just been in the Waikato Times, Saturday March 12th. Pretty cool article. Check it out. :) Thank you Opportunity Hamilton, and Waikato Times.
Hi Kim,
It’s here! And we absolutely love it. My partner
says it’s totally awesome. Thank you so much, I shall be in touch in a couple of
months time for Father’s Day.Much appreciated,
Char.
sisters..
Hi Kim
Thank you so much for our beautiful pictures of my girls… They look gorgeous! I brought them into work to show my colleagues and they loved them too. More importantly, Asia and Jaselle were both over the moon. My hubby actually returned to Raro on Tuesday so we were very happy he had a chance to see them before he left.
Thanks again Kim, we really appreciate your hard work. Cheers, Natasha
Thank you so much for our beautiful pictures of my girls… They look gorgeous! I brought them into work to show my colleagues and they loved them too. More importantly, Asia and Jaselle were both over the moon. My hubby actually returned to Raro on Tuesday so we were very happy he had a chance to see them before he left.
Thanks again Kim, we really appreciate your hard work. Cheers, Natasha
Ella and Jack
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Hey Kim,
Now I know why you are called 'all smilez', because that is all I have done since your portrait of my kids has arrived!!Thank you so much, I have admired your work for so long and then through 1-day got the affordable opportunity to have my kids looking gorgeous forever. I will be passing out your cards to everyone I know and wish you much success with your talent. From another satisfied customer, Hayley, Tony, Jack and Ella Derry |
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55x70cm canvas
The Hall Family
Hi Kim, our painting arrived today and it’s already hanging on the wall!
I don’t know where to start, I LOVE it!! I’ve had to hold myself back from texting you today and raving on about it, in favour of finding some time while the place is quiet to really tell you how great it is.
I hadn’t told hubby what I was up to, and when I showed it to him he loved it just as much as I do. It brought real tears to his eyes (and he’s a tough rugby bloke!) and tonight he told me it is the best thing I’ve ever bought – which is a pretty big deal!
So, you’ve absolutely nailed it for me and I’m so grateful.
Thank you so much
From Janine, Taranaki
I don’t know where to start, I LOVE it!! I’ve had to hold myself back from texting you today and raving on about it, in favour of finding some time while the place is quiet to really tell you how great it is.
I hadn’t told hubby what I was up to, and when I showed it to him he loved it just as much as I do. It brought real tears to his eyes (and he’s a tough rugby bloke!) and tonight he told me it is the best thing I’ve ever bought – which is a pretty big deal!
So, you’ve absolutely nailed it for me and I’m so grateful.
Thank you so much
From Janine, Taranaki
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Emily
Hi Kim, your painting just arrived and it is just perfect!!! Sooooo adorable and I just love the colours too, can’t wait to get it on Emily’s wall. Thank you so much, your work is just beautiful – and thank you for the sweet little cards too J
Cheers
Sarah
( Napier, NZ)
Cheers
Sarah
( Napier, NZ)
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Hi Kim
Arrived today.Throughly amazing.So pleased with it.Thank you so much.Will be calling on you again sometimes in the future.
Cheers
Teodora ( auckland, nz )
Arrived today.Throughly amazing.So pleased with it.Thank you so much.Will be calling on you again sometimes in the future.
Cheers
Teodora ( auckland, nz )
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Update to the Napiers, June 2010
The Napier family had a new baby, so they sent back their painting, and got me to update their portrait. They also requested that I go over the white text in black, so that's just what I did.. All done. Thank u Kelly! (Wairarapa, nz)
a suprise for dad
OH MY GOD!!!
You have truly captured my girls to a tee! Even their personalities shine through the painting. They both love the way you have drawn them. Britt likes the bag and Eva loves the heart on her dress. It’s amazing what you have done Kim!
Thank you soooo much Kim. We couldn’t wait until 30th October for Chris’ birthday, so we wrapped it up and gave it to him last night. He was thrilled and couldn’t get over how cool it looked. It’s hanging in our kitchen where we get to see each day.
I don’t know what to say except THANK YOU SO MUCH. You have made our year! Fi (Hamilton, nz)
You have truly captured my girls to a tee! Even their personalities shine through the painting. They both love the way you have drawn them. Britt likes the bag and Eva loves the heart on her dress. It’s amazing what you have done Kim!
Thank you soooo much Kim. We couldn’t wait until 30th October for Chris’ birthday, so we wrapped it up and gave it to him last night. He was thrilled and couldn’t get over how cool it looked. It’s hanging in our kitchen where we get to see each day.
I don’t know what to say except THANK YOU SO MUCH. You have made our year! Fi (Hamilton, nz)
Hi Kim,
the painting arrived safe and sound today, it looks really cool too. Thank you very much. I am going to give it to Brydie for Christmas so cannot give you her reaction, but I know she will love it as she is very arty herself. I love the colours and especially the dress you painted on her.
Thanks again.
Sarah (hamilton,nz)
the painting arrived safe and sound today, it looks really cool too. Thank you very much. I am going to give it to Brydie for Christmas so cannot give you her reaction, but I know she will love it as she is very arty herself. I love the colours and especially the dress you painted on her.
Thanks again.
Sarah (hamilton,nz)
Hi Kim
The painting is great. My husband is particularly pleased with it. We showed it to Jack when we opened it and he toddled over at full speed and planted a big kiss on his 'own' mouth - I think that is a pretty good seal of approval!
Thanks again. Kind regards. Joanne
Hi Kim!
The painting arrived today, thank you so much it is great and we love it!!
I'll be back in touch soon in order to have a family one done on wood for the kids playroom, we love your work!
Cheers,
Mel
Neil, Melanie, Nicholas, Charlotte & Alexander Jonsen
Mooroobool
QLD 4870
Hi Kim
"Ben" and "Kenzie" arrived today .... Thank you so much! You are so talented - I just love your work!
Hope you and the family have a fabulous christmas.
Until my next order.
Best Wishes
Debbie
Kim
Hi there, just received the painting on Saturday morning and we were heading away for the night.
We are absolutely delighted .... the girls very excited and alot of chatter about the dresses they are wearing and hair clips!!!
Dad - James was also delighted so thank you very much for everything, it is hanging up and getting admired all the time.
Many thanks
Kate
The painting is great. My husband is particularly pleased with it. We showed it to Jack when we opened it and he toddled over at full speed and planted a big kiss on his 'own' mouth - I think that is a pretty good seal of approval!
Thanks again. Kind regards. Joanne
Hi Kim!
The painting arrived today, thank you so much it is great and we love it!!
I'll be back in touch soon in order to have a family one done on wood for the kids playroom, we love your work!
Cheers,
Mel
Neil, Melanie, Nicholas, Charlotte & Alexander Jonsen
Mooroobool
QLD 4870
Hi Kim
"Ben" and "Kenzie" arrived today .... Thank you so much! You are so talented - I just love your work!
Hope you and the family have a fabulous christmas.
Until my next order.
Best Wishes
Debbie
Kim
Hi there, just received the painting on Saturday morning and we were heading away for the night.
We are absolutely delighted .... the girls very excited and alot of chatter about the dresses they are wearing and hair clips!!!
Dad - James was also delighted so thank you very much for everything, it is hanging up and getting admired all the time.
Many thanks
Kate
Hi Kim.
The portrait of Ryder arrived today.
It's really fantastic and so much better than i had hoped. I will definately recommend you to all my friends! Thank you so much for your excellent work!
The portrait of Ryder arrived today.
It's really fantastic and so much better than i had hoped. I will definately recommend you to all my friends! Thank you so much for your excellent work!
Great trade. Really pleased with the painting. Received the painting in an excellent condition. Thanks again A++++++++++++++++++
The painting-LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!! Super fast delivery, and excellent packaging. Highly recommend to all, will trade again anyday. Many thanks Kim, gorgeous painting!!!
What an awesome painting. Extra fast service. Great communication. Highly recomended. Thanks so much
The paintings I received are awesome ! The best thing I've brought off trade me. The trade was smooth and amazingly fast. Will definetley be trading with again !