Abstract Painting Lessons in Houghton. Amazing Teachers.

Whether you are wanting to learn how to paint using acrylic paints because it is something you have always wanted to learn or you are looking to learn new techniques, I am here to guide you! Lessons are customized and catered to the needs/goals of each student. Not only will you be painting in no time, but you will be building a strong foundation of color theory, drawing techniques, hand sight coordination techniques, and more. I have been painting for over fifthteen years in a variety of scales including large murals to small canvases. I am as eager to share basic to advance techniques as you are to learn. Self expression and painting techniques are a tool nobody can take from you once you have learned and embraced the art of painting. I have a degree in Art Practice from UC Berkeley and have taught 2nd grade students and adults as well. Let's get painting!

I have more than 10 years of experience in teaching drawing and painting in university and college.
I cover realistic style to abstract art with watercolor, oil, or acrylic. Also, you will learn a variety of techniques like glazing, impasto, and alla prima. subject matter can start with still life and continue architecture, landscape, and figurative art.

Have you desired the dream to create? Have you yearned to allow yourself to pick up a paintbrush in a safe environment and begin your journey? Is it a passion of yours to create art with different mediums used by the master painters themselves?
Well, then you’ve found your perfect palette!!! All ages and skill levels are welcome to paint with me in this unique forum.

Hello! I am Marina! I’ve been oil painting since I was seven years old. It saved me from a childhood illness, as well as helped me rebuild my motor skills and self-confidence.

I’ve committed my career to the arts, and its valuable education, by providing high-quality education to all my students!!! My Goal is to raise the standards of artistic education.

I’ve been a freelance artist for over 25 years and have participated in various art shows. I have more than 15 years of professional experience in teaching Visual and Performing Arts all over New York City! In all types of classrooms, art studios and stages.

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Want to learn to paint or draw your favorite scene or photo you took on your last vacation? Interested in learning how to creatively express your own artistic development through your favorite medium? I have been a practicing artist for 20+ years and I love seeing others progress with mediums they are personally interested in. Painting, drawing, photography and ceramic sculpture have been large focuses of my artistic career; coupling that with my love to educate others I'd enjoy the opportunity to talk to see if I could invest my time teaching you some of the skills and techniques I have learned from all around the world.

I have more than 10 years of experience in teaching drawing and painting in university and college.
I cover realistic style to abstract art with watercolor, oil, or acrylic. Also, you will learn a variety of techniques like glazing, impasto, and alla prima. subject matter can start with still life and continue architecture, landscape, and figurative art.

Customize your experience. It can be as rigid or free as you desire. You can build your lesson plans, choosing to learn things like perspective, color theory, portraiture, landscapes, abstraction, surrealism, and anything in between. Whether you just want to have fun, or you’re looking to hone your craft, I’d be thrilled to guide you.