Enamel Channel

When I first started watching your videos, I kept thinking why is he asking "why" all the time?  Well, you have me hooked.  I'm finding myself thinking about "why and why not" all the time now, and all the possibilities that asking that leads to.  I have really enjoyed ALL the videos I've watched so far, and have learned a LOT of new material.

Ricky, although I had been enameling several years my work did not take direction and focus until I came to Atlanta and took a class from you.  The things  I learned in those three days were profound and was exactly what I needed to take my work to another level.  
Many heartfelt thanks and gratitude for the straightforward methods and principles you shared which now enables me to take a blank art form and turn it into a world bursting with color and light.

Ricky Frank is one of the best instructors I have ever experienced. First, he is a master at his art, both in design and execution. In addition, he excels at a talent few artists have...a systematic approach to teaching the process of enameling that advances both the novice and the expert. He's always "pushing the edges" of his knowledge and in so doing, helps us develop our thought process as artists, not just our technical skills.
I recommend him highly for students of all levels.

I like that you have taken time before presenting the technical aspects of enameling, to discuss the mental/emotional landscape of the artistic process.  I have taken other art classes, and have never had another teacher walk me through this.  That, in itself, is just priceless to me.

The emphasis on personal responsibility to make artistic decisions for the work done is so much more instructive than simply taking a 'project course' and working to take home one pretty item. The videos on the processes are clear, complete and just long enough to keep one interested and eager to try what was demonstrated. His knowledge of the science of learning, and how one learns a skill is wonderfully refreshing to glimpse.  I highly recommend Ricky Frank for his easy communication style, knowledge of the subject of enameling, and encouragement for the future development of the artist using enamels. I am not a beginner, but learned a lot! Thanks, Ricky!

As Simon Sinek covers in his book, Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Action, knowing your "why" is critically important in life. It is this focus that Ricky Frank employs to help artists/enamelists understand why they are doing something. He then guides students to build on their "why" as they execute their "what" (jewelry/vessel/wall piece) and "how" (enamel & metal techniques).