Fort Washington, MD Acrylic Painting Lessons

The lessons will be based on the skill level of the student. We will paint from observation as well as from photographs. Art History will be incorporated and we will study the paintings of the masters. In the students paintings, focus will be on perspective, color, composition, and accuracy in proportions.

Students will learn how to mix colors using primary colors along with complimentary and intermediate colors. They will also learn how to create a composition using still life items, mixed mediums, and a variety of brush strokes to create a dry brush, watercolor, and layering effect on canvas and canvas paper. For in home art lessons, all art supplies are included in the price.

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.

I've been instructing small and large groups of painters for several years both beginners and experienced. I love to see people get creative and I can help you too. I am an expert painter with works all over the world. If you're new to painting, as long you have a little artistic talent (even if undiscovered) I can teach you to paint. I can teach brush techniques and various subject matters - Abstract, impressionist, still life, portrait (intermediate only) and landscapes/seascapes and even human figures. If you'd like to learn to create digital paintings or traditional paintings, I can teach either.

The most fabulous thing about being an artist is that boundaries regarding creativity are non-existent. The artist is always in a state of learning. Art is a progressive practice that takes time to develop.

Students will be introduced to the color wheel, basic materials needed, perspective, and the differences between realistic and impressionistic painting techniques. Materials are not included.

Acrylic painting lessons will be assessed based on the individual's current abilities and their goals.

I’m proficient in all forms of painting.

Acrylic Painting Workshops have been proven winners in teaching the fundamentals of acrylic painting, Covering everything from stretching canvas, placing a protective coating and base, paints and brushes with examples to walk you through to creating wonderful pieces of art. For advanced levels the Grisalle method is a mature way of providing an underpainting study for your work.

You can expect from my class passion and soul I’m just an artistic being and it shows in every form of my being this all started with nail designs a very small canvas but I figure why not expand that canvas and actually paint express myself. This will be a unique experience for the both of us. Prepare to paint and vibe like you never have before. LETS PAINT!!!!

Educated in Europe, I was always inspired by my teachers and travels to continue honing my artistic skills. With practice, anybody can develop their own style, and I believe it's my duty to pass on the knowledge that was instilled in me as a young artist.
Expression of one's soul in art may be sometimes stronger than words, something that psychologists have proven for years.

"Sip and paint" classes are available for groups.

First Lesson is free! Try out a new art medium, learn to draw, cartooning, coloring & shading, pick from a variety of professional materials and tools, broaden your horizons and express yourself creatively! Beginners only for Painting lessons.

OR if you think your child enjoys the arts/arts & crafts activities, turn that passion into a skill!

$30/hr after first lesson, first lesson is FREE. See what I can offer you or your child with no cost or obligation. Lessons available any day, any time.

Specializations/Specific Expertise in the following mediums:
- Brush-tip Markers
- Cartooning
- Line Art
- Human Form & Proportions
- Drawing & Sketching
- Colored Pencils and Basic Shading/Coloring
- Background Basics

Although I specialize in these things, I know a great deal about all types of artwork, tools, and mediums. Knowledge includes; clay technique, painting, watercolors, mixed media, digital arts basics, etc.

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