Visual Arts Lessons in Merrick, NY. It's your time.

Drawing is more than a fun hobby. It is a gateway into your own thoughts and feelings. Learning to express oneself artistically has great benefits. By practicing your technical skills and learning art theory and traditional methods you will then be able to expand into a state of creative self expression. I will work with you to uncover your goals and your artistic voice. If you are an artist at heart I'm here to help.

I am a classically trained artist and I teach traditional methods of representational drawing. I’ve taught at several local ateliers as well as internationally through the State Department’s Art In The Embassies program. I can help you learn about perspective, line, volume, and composition in an a way that is easy to understand. My teaching style is rich with experience and information but also very low key and unintimidating. Also— I’m really fun! Come draw with me!

Did you ever want to learn art from a professional? what about someone who's worked at pixar? an animation studio? freelanced? i did it all.

As an illustrator it's my job to figure out multiple concepts for one idea. As a teacher, i like to believe that there's more than one day of doing something. With my one on one lesson plan and schedule, i cater everything to my student's specific needs. Most teachers do things strictly out of the book but then you don't share your wisdom, personal experience or technique that's involved. i stepped out of the illustration industry to continue a life of teaching. i want share my knowledge with the future generation of artists and help them grow to understand why they love to do art.

Want to know how the pros get those spectacular shots you see online, on TV and in magazines? It's not as complicated as you might think once you understand the fundamentals of photography. I have over 30 years of photographic experience and I am super excited to share my knowledge with you! It's going to take some time and effort and lots of practice but the reward will be super satisfying. There is a whole new world out there just waiting on you!

I am an oil painter working towards my MFA and years of experience. I have taught at ateliers in NYC and around the country. I break down the approach of painting and break down idea development into easy to follow methods and cater the lessons to what the individual student is interested in pursuing. Come paint with me! It will be fun!

I offer a unique perspective on modern art in a variety of categories. I am capable of teaching many drawing techniques and incorporating them into everyday life. Drawing with me also includes learning other skills as well such as painting, digital art, and journal page work.