Learn to draw and paint like the masters from a classically trained, professional artist!
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About Kiersten S.
Experience
Art Teacher and Professional Artist
Sep, 2014 - PresentMaster's Apprentice, Self-Employed
Kiersten has been teaching fine art for 9 years, and has run her own teaching and portrait commissions business for 7 years. She has taught all ages, from 3 years to adult, in class sizes ranging from private lessons to large classes to workshops of 30 students. The class structure, slideshows, activities, exercises and art games comprising classes are all planned by Kiersten. She is constantly writing new lessons and editing existing ones to refine her curriculum so that it grows in quality and versatility, and so the lessons align with specific class and student needs. Running the business also includes: operating all the finances/accounting; advertising regularly; professionally and graciously resolving conflict issues; planning and putting on art shows/events for students; informing students of competitions and art opportunities that fit well with their styles and skill levels; and working with diverse people groups, including disabled/special needs and a wide variety of cultures, ethnicities, and talents. Many of Kiersten's students have placed and won awards in regional, statewide, and national art shows and contests. Students often obtain their own commissions, and some have gone on to become art teachers and professional artists themselves.
Education
Classical Art/Art Education
Sep, 2010 - Sep, 2013The Art House
Atelier
Oct, 2013 - Aug, 2014Thimgan Hayden's Art School
Awards
Showing Artist
Jan, 2012Carnegie Center for the Arts Regional Juried Arts Show, Three Rivers, MI
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Jun, 2018TOCA Southbay Festival of the Arts Juried Show, Torrance, CA
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Aug, 2013Great Lakes Pastel Society, Members’ Juried Competition, Novi, MI
Member and Showing Artist
Apr, 2013“Illuminations” Show by the Windsong Artists, Carnegie Center for the Arts, Three Rivers, MI
Grand Prize
Mar, 2013Kalamazoo Park Club’s 2013 Juried Art Show
Showing Artist
Jan, 2013Carnegie Center for the Arts Regional Juried Arts Show, Three Rivers, MI
Artist
Nov, 2012Solo show as part of Pop-Up art show at Fellow Human, Bentonville, AR
Showing Artist
Jun, 2012Muskegon Museum of Art’s 84th Regional Exhibition, Muskegon, MI
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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