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Eli P.
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Teaching since 2014 -
BA in Studio Art, Drawing Concentration from Binghamton University -
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
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In these lessons we'll be learning about how to capture an image or idea, no matter how unusual or abstract, in fun and captivating drawings!
About Eli
Hello! I am a professional artist and art teacher with 6 years of education experience. Previously I studied Studio Art at SUNY Binghamton. I've had my artwork hung in galleries, offices, restaurants and other venues around the Boston area. I've been hired for murals, book illustrations, private c
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Emily S.
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Awarded Dozzi Scholarship from Carnegie Mellon University -
Bachelor's in Fine Arts from Carnegie Mellon University -
Teaches students 10 and up
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*My scheduling availability isn't always accurate, as many students have their lessons with me every other week. My schedule is different from week to week, so it's best to at least pick a time with me and if it doesn't work, we'll make sure we schedule a lesson time that's convenient for both of us. If you need to schedule a lesson for a time sooner than what the TakeLessons calendar allows, you can always let me know and we'll most likely work something out for you.
I can teach students at all levels, from learning basic composition and drawing to creating full-fledged comics or paintings. I can also help with (college) portfolio preparation.
I specialize in digital drawing or illustration. Students would get the most out of classes with me if they work in digital media. Students often use Krita, Photoshop, Firealpaca, Paint Tool Sai or Clip Studio Paint on laptop/desktop with a tablet such as a Wacom. They otherwise often use Procreate on the iPad. If working with pencil on ...
About Emily
*My scheduling availability isn't always accurate, as many students have their lessons with me every other week. My weekly schedule is often different, so it's best to at least pick a time with me and if it doesn't work, we'll make sure we schedule a lesson time that's convenient for both of us.
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Ruth E.
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Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced -
Teaches students 6 and up -
Awarded Emmy Award for the First Season of The Simpsons from The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
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Whether your interest is traditional or digital art, I work with you to draw out your highest potential.
Learn to 'See What You're Looking At' and discover the story YOU want to tell.
Please see some of my work on my profile page.
About Ruth
As an Emmy award winning animation artist with 27 years in the animation industry, I founded the non profit, EDU DESIGNS, to bring the arts back into schools. Check out my blog there for more information. I created the first Art Textbook to reference Math Standards to help teachers without an art
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Joe B.
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Speaks English, Italian -
Digital Media Arts from TCI The College Of Technology -
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
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We will cover the process of conceptualizing and idea and bringing it to life using typical fine art processes with various mediums as well as explore digital process to fascilitate the workflow and process of developing an idea.
About Joe
Hello, my name is Joe. I am excited when I learn of new potential artists. My skills are well rounded and focused. I can teach you in many media applications and art forms. I am able to teach from basic drawing techniques to full Portrait art, Film & Digital Portrait / Fashion Photography and Image
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Megan R.
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Awarded The Edge of Realism from Abend Gallery -
Teaching since 2011 -
BFA Painting from Texas State University
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Are you new to digital art? I have been painting and drawing digitally since 2007 and can help the beginner with the basics of how to use the Procreate App . We will cover the foundations of drawing, shading , layers and how to export your project. I will teach you how to create realistic landscapes and 3 dimensional objects in a fun step by step method.
About Megan
My background: When I'm not in my art studio creating oil paintings, I enjoy teaching others what I have learned in over a decade of schooling. I have trained with some of the top artists in the fine art industry and learned many of their secrets to share with you. My methods combine classical and
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Deron C.
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Speaks Spanish -
Bachelor of Fine Art from UCLA -
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
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Learn how to render what you want to illustrate. Draw what you see.
About Deron
I am a San Diego native and have shown my paintings extensively throughout San Diego. It wasn't until several years after I graduated from UCLA in 1994 with a Bachelors in Fine Arts, that I really tried to show my work in galleries. Most recently, my work has been in shows at Project X Gallery, The
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