Drawing Lessons in Hyattsville. Amazing Teachers.

My students can expect to learn how to draw portraits, landscapes, and still life compositions to develop their drawing skills using drawing tools such as a viewfinder, grid, photos, and still life items. The drawing techniques will consist of light and shadow, gesture drawing, negative and positive space. For in home art lessons, all art supplies are included in the price.

Self expression through art is an amazing experience. It's personal on all levels.

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.

Materials are not included.
Materials needed are pencil, paper and a willingness to explore.

Drawing lessons will be assessed based on the individual's current abilities and their goals.
Ages 9-40

Lessons focus on developing knowledge and skill practice drawing in various media such as charcoal, conte and graphite as well as colored pencil, pen, pastel or markers. Classical approach to line, form, anatomy and portrayal of light.

Hello! I am delighted that you have an interest in learning how to draw, and I am excited to teach you! After receiving my BFA in Drawing through Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, I then went on to study in Leicester England. There, I completed my MA in Art Museum and Gallery Studies with a focus on museum education. Since then, I have been teaching art and languages both online and in-person.

Our lessons can either focus entirely on techniques, or we can incorporate an understanding of art history and a variety of subject matter while still keeping a technical focus on crafting foundational skills (shading techniques, perspective, contour drawings, self-portraits, still life drawing, and more).

At the moment, lessons will all be virtual, but that doesn't mean we need to stay indoors. I encourage venturing outside (safely) if that is of interest to you.

Many people think they can't draw. I used to be one of them. Now, I know that everyone can draw, they just need to learn how to translate what they see into an image. We will start with contour, move into gesture, create the illusion of 3D form using value and color, composition and even create the illusion of space. We will use a variety of media including graphite, charcoal, pastels (oil and chalk) and even use paint. It's really lots of fun!

Drawing is all about learning to see the world in a new way. After many years of teaching drawing to all skill levels, I have developed a highly efficient way for any student to improve their techniques as a draftsperson rather quickly. Using varied strategies, my lessons are aimed at increasing the versatility and accuracy of all styles of drawing.