Compton, CA Drawing Lessons

For as long as I can remember I've been drawing in my free time. After going to Art school and learning how to draw on a professional level, I took note of how I was taught how to draw and am very confident on teaching you how to use a wide variety of tools to draw a wide variety of things.

We will learn how to draw from real life/still life to paper with graphite, ink or charcoal. We will understand line forms, shading styles and line control. We will gain a strong foundation understanding of using basic shapes to get final images.

I am an expert at line drawing. I do not specialize in realism drawing, but in animation instead. I can teach basic shading ton help your drawings stand out. I also teach how to color or paint your drawings and characters to make them more diverse. I would be happy to meet all of you.

I am a natural born Artist. Drawing has been a passion and specialty of mine since childhood, as this practice carried over to my art education at Pratt Institute, BY, NY. I participated as a top student in many extensive studio courses which involved multiple 6hr drawing classes per week. I have been experimenting with many different approaches for quite some time, therefore my style and methods are by no means limited. This process is so innate to me that teaching it to others is second nature as well. I create a personalized and comprehensible curriculum/lesson plan for each student depending on their unique needs and areas of interest.

In my classes you can expect to learn both the basics and advanced material:
-Painting realistic skin tones, composition,using a grisaille and verdaccio, glazing, methods and materials of the Old Masters, achieving a likeness in portraiture, accurate color mixing and matching, the use and preparation of painting mediums, translating what you see or envision onto the canvas successfully and much more. I enjoy teaching people that are passionate about art, regardless of their skill level.

Experienced drawing teacher of 6 years and I have taught students of all experience levels! I structure my lessons so students learn what they want to learn, while also building a strong foundation of drawing skills. I specialize in figurative, portraits or animals and have the following tools available to use during lessons: paper, erasers, charcoal, graphite pencils, colored pencils and more...

I've been drawing all my life and still enjoy it. It's a great pastime and a creative way to express yourself. You'll need, pencils, large pad of paper and to keep a sketch book for this class. You'll learn different techniques and ways to see things on paper. If you want classes in the Manhattan Beach library, let me know, and give me some time, so I can schedule a room there in advance.

Drawing involves training the eye to see basic lines, shapes, textures, and values while looking at an image . Everyone can train their eyes to see and draw! You will learn the process of simplifying an image while coordinating your eye and hand movement on paper. Depending on your artistic preference the drawing(s) can range from a sketch to a detailed rendering. Skills you will learn are:

Process of drawing
Composition
Value
Texture
Space
Shading and understanding pencil types

Depending on your preference and experience, I can teach you drawing methods for pencil, charcoal, color pencil, soft pastel, or oil pastel. We can focus on drawing the subject matter of your choice: wildlife, portraiture, landscapes, or abstract. I look forward to hearing from you!

I have lots of experience teaching people with different learning styles. I am easy supportive, understanding & patient.

My methods combine classical and modern art techniques in a fun, interesting and friendly way. Take a look at my portfolio images to see examples of my work in acrylic, oil, charcoal, graphite pencil and watercolor!