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Visual Arts Lesson Reviews from Students
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Review by John
"I've been a hobby painter for years, not knowing what the actual methods were to paint. It was fun, but I wanted to learn some "real" techniques to take
my painting to the next level. After viewing CJ's work, I was interested in what she could teach me. After the first lesson I was painting WAY BEYOND anything I had ever painted before. With some simple tools, tricks, and methods - I had a whole new set of skills to apply right away. Carol is extremely patient, and is always encouraging. Even with I thought what I wasn't doing, she pointed out moments and sections that I should repeat and do more of. In the end, my new creations were amazing, and I would recommend CJ to anybody wanting to take their painting to the next step on the masters path. She's the real deal. 7 out of 5 stars for this master instructor."
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Seattle, WA teacher:
C J E.
Review by Cassandra
"C.J. Has so much to teach and knows how to step back and let someone learn and do. I perfectly enjoyed this lesson!"
Seattle, WA teacher:
C J E.
Review by michael c medler
"Carol has really helped me broaden my painting horizons, not just through learning new techniques, but also in just viewing art. I can now look at a paint
ing in a gallery, know how it was created, and create something of my own based on what I see. She taught me so much in just a short time and has continued to be supportive of my work. Carol is truly a world-class instructor and artist."
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Seattle, WA teacher:
C J E.
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About Daniel A.
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About Daniel
In addition to teaching music, I have also worked as a special education assistant and wrestling/track coach at Lake Zurich Middle School South and an assistant Kung Fu/Tai Chi instructor at Green Mountain Arts in Logan Square, Chicago, Illinois. Jazz piano, Voice, and Composition are my main areas of expertise. However, I have also been recording, and playing guitar almost my entire life. I fully believe in music education not only for entertainment and personal enjoyment, but for many other means.
Beyond its capacity for being used as entertainment, music aids in learning, helps develop advanced motor skills, increases memory function, and many other purposes for a well rounded education. It is my goal to help educate the next generation in traditional music practices as well as incorporate new techniques that are relevant to our
Beyond its capacity for being used as entertainment, music aids in learning, helps develop advanced motor skills, increases memory function, and many other purposes for a well rounded education. It is my goal to help educate the next generation in traditional music practices as well as incorporate new techniques that are relevant to our
current day and age.
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Lesson plans vary from person to person. I always make it a point to get to know the student's existing musical knowledge, goals, and background before I create a personalized lesson plan. All important concepts are covered as they are needed so students can understand theoretical concepts based upon actual application and usage. In short, I teach in a way that students can "dig in" right away and play, create, improvise, sing and/or compose freely and naturally. I always encourage students or parents to contact me with their goals, previous musical training, etc., and discuss what they really want out of lessons so they can get the most out of taking me on as an instructor.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Acoustic and Electric piano, Digital Recording Studio, Extensive library and teaching resources
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Has taught a minimum of 25 lessons and has received the highest
feedback rating from students.Jazz Piano, Composition, Choral
*** Lesson Details ***
Lesson plans vary from person to person. I always make it a point to get to know the student's existing musical knowledge, goals, and background before I create a personalized lesson plan. All important concepts are covered as they are needed so students can understand theoretical concepts based upon actual application and usage. In short, I teach in a way that students can "dig in" right away and play, create, improvise, sing and/or compose freely and naturally. I always encourage students or parents to contact me with their goals, previous musical training, etc., and discuss what they really want out of lessons so they can get the most out of taking me on as an instructor.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Acoustic and Electric piano, Digital Recording Studio, Extensive library and teaching resources
*** Specialties ***
*Teachers marked as a Student
Has taught a minimum of 25 lessons and has received the highest
feedback rating from students.Jazz Piano, Composition, Choral
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· Piano · In home
· Singing · In studio
· Singing · In home
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Daniel A.
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About Joel P.
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About Joel
There are some restrictions based on the maturity of the child and the goals of the lessons. Kids under 13-14 years of age are not very focused on practicing or conceptual musical ideas. If we are just teaching and reinforcing basic things and exposing the child to music, it's a great time to teach them. Otherwise I could be wasting your money.
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Joel P.
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$20
/ 30-min
About C J E.
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About C J
C J Elsip is an internationally emerging Fine Artist with a uniquely distinctive style of work. Her highly intuitive use of colour and form resonates on the canvas, creating powerful, vibrant oil paintings which emanate with an exquisite sense of light, depth and dramatic presence.
Welcoming students of all ages and abilities, the artist combines a versatile, inspirational and intuitive approach with an extensive variety of effective drawing and painting techniques, encouraging you to stretch the boundaries of both creative medium and mind to discover, explore and develop your own personal, creative language.
Through hands on demonstration and individual guidance, discover time-honored, traditional and experimental drawing and painting techniques as you are guided on a fascinating creative journey of light, color, composition and
Welcoming students of all ages and abilities, the artist combines a versatile, inspirational and intuitive approach with an extensive variety of effective drawing and painting techniques, encouraging you to stretch the boundaries of both creative medium and mind to discover, explore and develop your own personal, creative language.
Through hands on demonstration and individual guidance, discover time-honored, traditional and experimental drawing and painting techniques as you are guided on a fascinating creative journey of light, color, composition and
depth.
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· Acrylic Painting · Online
· Drawing · In home
· Painting · Online
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C J E.
Duvall, WA 98019
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$45
/ 45-min
About Christopher L.
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Hello! My name is Christopher and I am looking forward to meeting you! I've been teaching private lessons since 2010 and love helping my students learn Photoshop and other graphic software. I went to California State University, Los Angeles and earned a degree in Graphic Design in 1997. I'm a fun and outgoing person and my teaching style is both demonstrative and facilitative. I look forward to helping you reach your goals!
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· Adobe Photoshop · In studio
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· Adobe Photoshop · In studio
I had a very light background with PS but had not needed to actually use it until recently with my work.
I made contact with Christopher and asked for help (help!!!). We worked out a workable schedule very quickly and he had me hands-on in very little time.
I had no idea of all that was part of Photoshop yet Christopher got me up and running with the program with just two sessions.
Wow.
Thank you so much!!!
· Adobe Photoshop · In studio
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Christopher L.
Online
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$40
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About Sylvia L.
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About Sylvia
Hello! My name is Sylvia and I'm here to help you learn a new skill or master it to a new level! I've been teaching private lessons since 2001 and am currently available to teach lessons at your home, at the public library, and online. I have loved helping my students with education classes such as mathematics, english, science, dancing salsa and cha cha, painting, illustrating fashion, sewing, computer coding, playing the violin, to personal training.
I have always had many interests and luckily I worked hard at them with great teachers to achieve great levels. I went to University of New South Wales and earned a degree in Software Engineering in 2003, and also Sydney TAFE to earn a Fashion Design degree in 2009.
I'm a friendly and understanding person and my teaching style is patient, motivating, and positive. I believe everyone
I have always had many interests and luckily I worked hard at them with great teachers to achieve great levels. I went to University of New South Wales and earned a degree in Software Engineering in 2003, and also Sydney TAFE to earn a Fashion Design degree in 2009.
I'm a friendly and understanding person and my teaching style is patient, motivating, and positive. I believe everyone
can achieve what they want with the right mindset and the right opportunity. My aim is to help you reach your goals and make you feel accomplished!
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· Fashion Design · Online
· Adobe Photoshop · In studio
· Adobe Photoshop · In studio
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Sylvia L.
Online
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$43
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About Sandra E.
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If you just want to learn software programs, go elsewhere. But if you want to learn to SEE and become a true photographer, Sandra is the person to work with. Although software is certainly part of the discussion, software and cameras don't make pictures – you, your eye, and your experience are what make your pictures different and interesting.
And every person's path toward becoming a better photographer is unique. Sandra has helped hundreds and hundreds of professional (and amateur) photographers significantly improve their photography and their enjoyment of it. Working with her, results are quick. You will get far more out each session with Sandra than from a dozen sessions with others and you will learn more about yourself and your potential. Just bring your questions and we start from where you are.
Sandra is an internationally
And every person's path toward becoming a better photographer is unique. Sandra has helped hundreds and hundreds of professional (and amateur) photographers significantly improve their photography and their enjoyment of it. Working with her, results are quick. You will get far more out each session with Sandra than from a dozen sessions with others and you will learn more about yourself and your potential. Just bring your questions and we start from where you are.
Sandra is an internationally
respected picture editor and designer with unique experience that runs from contributions to scores of visual books and White House staff service to work on major newspapers, and the Associated Press. She was instrumental in creation of the original ground-breaking news site MSNBC as well as spearheading creation of the Defense Department's public web program. She has taught at three universities and at workshops all over the U.S. But Sandra is still easy to talk to and interested in YOUR concerns and pictures.
Sandra's key skill may be her ability to articulate visual concepts and issues, to find and convey the underlying currents and needs in a photographers work and then help him/her find the personal, unique route to reaching his/her potential.
Always fully honest, Sandra is also fully supportive of helping any photographer, from beginner to seasoned professional, become better, see more, and understand their own work on new levels. Sandra can certainly help with technical matters but her special forte is in helping photographers and designers see in new ways. She has worked with documentary, landscape, fine art, portrait and other photographers as well as designers and web site builders. Group sessions can also be arranged on request for additional fees.
Sandra's key skill may be her ability to articulate visual concepts and issues, to find and convey the underlying currents and needs in a photographers work and then help him/her find the personal, unique route to reaching his/her potential.
Always fully honest, Sandra is also fully supportive of helping any photographer, from beginner to seasoned professional, become better, see more, and understand their own work on new levels. Sandra can certainly help with technical matters but her special forte is in helping photographers and designers see in new ways. She has worked with documentary, landscape, fine art, portrait and other photographers as well as designers and web site builders. Group sessions can also be arranged on request for additional fees.
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Sandra E.
Redmond, WA 98052
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$110
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About James H.
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I am best known for putting a lot of life and exactness into the eyes on my canvas; humans and pets. I have been painting for over 40 years. During this time I have continued my education by taking classes from other Artists and schools. I have used pastels, oil paints, charcoal, pencil, clay, mixed media, watercolor and acrylic. I prefer Acrylic for its control, exact pigment and drying time. Which affects over all project time. My specialties are faces, animals and abstract. All of which have been commissioned for me to paint or was a result of my donation of a custom painting to local charities.
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· Acrylic Painting · In studio
· Painting · In home
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James H.
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$17
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About Michele B.
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As long as I can remember, I've been dreaming of stories. Eventually, I started to write them down and then illustrate them.
My passions turned into my career and now I'm a published author and illustrator. I've been nominated for a few awards but found teaching writing and painting to be the most rewarding experience.
I love helping others bring their stories to life. Let me help you as well.
My passions turned into my career and now I'm a published author and illustrator. I've been nominated for a few awards but found teaching writing and painting to be the most rewarding experience.
I love helping others bring their stories to life. Let me help you as well.
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Michele B.
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About David M.
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I'm an animation student at The Art Institute of Seattle, working toward a specialty in concept art, which means a huge amount of drawing, redrawing, and of an enormous variety of objects settings, and characters! I take a technical approach, combined with an expressive style, and like to "feel" a picture instead of just see it. Using a mechanical basis, we can use this as a launch pad for your style and knowledge goals.
I began a concerted effort in drawing on my own at 9 years old, long before the imposition of art theory and philosophies. I've tried to preserve that unconfined imagination and let it drive my professional work, not the other way around. I can show you aspects of form, figure, and rendering your shape, but only as a tool for remix and refashioning into your own style and signature.
I take great inspiration from o
I began a concerted effort in drawing on my own at 9 years old, long before the imposition of art theory and philosophies. I've tried to preserve that unconfined imagination and let it drive my professional work, not the other way around. I can show you aspects of form, figure, and rendering your shape, but only as a tool for remix and refashioning into your own style and signature.
I take great inspiration from o
ther artists such as Chris Sheridan, Pat Moriarity, and Edward Gorey, striving toward a mix of realism and surrealism, dark and bright, and a sort of "mental texture" that makes images and ideas come alive. In addition to artist, I consider myself a translator of sorts -- helping you get your imagination out into a finished product!
xxxxxxxx(Because of some scheduling conflicts, please feel free to contact me and ask me about availability. My availability will be opening up further in the future, and I'd love to communicate regarding what works best for you.
( This also applies to any questions you may have regarding lack of TakeLessons background check. I am teaching because of lack of funds, so please let me know if there's anything I can do to make you more comfortable!)
xxxxxxxx(Because of some scheduling conflicts, please feel free to contact me and ask me about availability. My availability will be opening up further in the future, and I'd love to communicate regarding what works best for you.
( This also applies to any questions you may have regarding lack of TakeLessons background check. I am teaching because of lack of funds, so please let me know if there's anything I can do to make you more comfortable!)
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David M.
Redmond, WA 98052
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$30
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