West Newton, MA Drawing Lessons

Took 4 years of art in high school, including drawing: creative, or precise, drawing. Can assist with devleoping drawing skills.

I've been teaching art - drawing for 4+ years and my students have gone on to be successful at many different types of art. Within the first few lessons, you'll be able to draw many different subjects freehand. Students must have access to the following tools available for your lessons: sketchbook, pencil set, eraser. I love working with students of all ages and experience levels and I can't wait to meet you!

Age-Appropriate areas of instruction include:
-Painting Techniques such as Layering, Mixing, Washes, and Glazing.
-Understanding Composition.
-Understanding Color Theory: Opposites or “complementary colors” on the color wheel; Painting with medium tones, so that highlights and shadows can be applied easily. Using multiple colors equals “depth” and “interest.”
-How to Mix Paint: Mixing using the palette knife, brush, on palette, or on painting.

I provide classical instruction in portraiture, still life and landscape in your studio or mine. In this traditional approach to drawing and painting, what will be taught and focused upon are perspective, value and composition in order for the student to develop strong visual language skills. The program of study begins with a specific focus on drawing, since drawing is the foundation upon which all great traditional art is built. Throughout this training, emphasis will be placed on accuracy, or more specifically, seeing and rendering correctly such things as line quality, hard and soft edges, proportion, positive and negative space through abstract form and the use of the full range of values.

I've been teaching for 3 years, and have had my work featured in galleries, universities, libraries, and more! I've taught one on one lessons, group classes and workshops to children, teens and adults. I specialize in landscapes myself, but can teach basic drawing techniques, perspective, lighting and shading, composition as well as theming, creating atmospheric and visually appealing scenes and environments, conceptual and creative thinking, and more!
Feel free to message me with questions, and lets start drawing!

I have a Masters of Art education. I enjoy teaching students of all ages (kids, teens and adults) no matter what level of experience or ability. Not only do I teach drawing I’m skilled in Painting, Sculpture, and Mixed Media. All art lessons are designed around the student interests. Students learn at their own pace.

I guess it's a family thing. I grew up in an extremely crafty and artistic family. I've been drawing, painting, crafting, etc since I was able to pick up a pencil. I have been taking classes since the age of 4. I teach based off the most simplest techniques that I've learned since that age. I create projects that are fun and can appeal to whatever age group I will be teaching. If you are a beginner, I can guarantee that you will learn and know the foundation of basic drawing, sewing, and painting techniques.

Everyone has a creative side. If you'll allow me, I would be happy to show you how far you can go and all that you can do with it. I can work with ages 4 and up no matter what level you may currently be at. I have a passion for bringing out the creativity in those who allow me.