Drawing Lessons in Pittsburgh. Amazing Teachers.

To draw is to be fearless. If you are interested in drawing from life, then I can assist by teaching you the basics or show you how to improve your skill set. I work as a professional artist and have a great deal of knowledge about materials and processes. I enjoy working in ink, pencil (graphite and colored), charcoal, and pastel (oil and soft). I am also into combining media. I have taught for over a decade and my students range in age from children to senior citizens.

I hold a BFA in art/education and with 5+ years teaching all ages in painting (acrylic, oils, watercolor), printmaking, ceramics, and metalsmithing. I continue working out of my studio and sell my work online. I (along with my team of artists) won the Chronicle Award for Best Mural in Austin for the mural Le Bonheur Le Vivre on 24th St. & Guadalupe. I look forward to teaching you all about art!

iPad Pencil (Procreate), Pencil, Lines, Shading, Tracing, 1, 2 and 3 point perspective. Self portraits and still life. Gestures are also a fun way to get the fingers moving. Landscapes and cartoons or comic features are an option based on the students requests as well.

I am a practicing artist of almost 9 years! Students can expect to learn the basics behind composing a drawing as well as tips for creating an intriguing piece. The process will range from deciding on an interesting composition to learning how to capture the fine details. Based on the level of expertise and desires for the outcome, I will adjust to the student's desires! Suitable for all ages.

I teach beginner, intermediate, and advance students at any age.
Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions!

Want to improve your realist drawing skills with ongoing step-by-step guidance and support? If so, I am here to provide students with a methodical approach to classical realism based on the traditions founded during the Renaissance. We will follow the curriculum I learned in studying classical art with emphasis on the handling of materials, accurate observation of 2-D shapes, the relationship between light and form and a how to bring a drawing to a high level of refinement. The exercises increase in difficulty as skills become more refined; this helps the student to not get overwhelmed and stay focused. Drawing is the foundation of all art and what you learn here will help guide you throughout your artistic career. I'm excited to work with you and look forward to helping you achieve your artistic goals!