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The objective of this class is to push drawing skills, to increase ability to see the relative values within the objects/figure and to learn to ‘plan ahead’ with specific goals to accomplish at different times during the painting. Progressing to painting is at the Instructor’s discretion and depends on the experience of the student and success of the initial drawings.

This class will address the principles that are essential to transform abstract flat shapes into fully dimensional form and create a sense of light on the objects/figure. The student will focus on drawing and painting the object/figure with a full range of values and develop the ability to make accurate relative value calibrations. The focus will be on structure, anatomy, proportion, light direction, edge conditions, abstract movements through the figure, composition and an understanding of basic form.

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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Anyone can paint "Happy Little Trees"! Learn Bob Ross techniques and create your own masterpieces.

Depending on level we start with the basics and work our way up. There are NO mistakes in painting and I have 15 years experience, so I'm very patient. We work through what the student wants to achieve and go from there. I specialize in abstract and fluid painting.

I truly believe everyone has an artist in them just waiting to explore. Learn about the technical aspects as well as the highly imaginative ones. Nothing is out of bounds and there are no wrong answers. I have spent a lifetime in the field and practice every day in my studio. Whether it’s painting, drawing or playing on your phone in apps start harnessing your creativity today!

A lot of painting and learning!