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Painting with David Z.

DeKalb, Illinois

5.0
(13)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2010
BFA Fine Art Painting

    Learn to paint with a certified artist with 18 years of experience

    • Use materials such as pens and ink, watercolors, charcoal and oil to create artwork. • Confer with clients and other interested parties regarding the nature and content of artwork to be produced. • Explain and demonstrate artistic techniques for clients of all ages. • Collaborate, gather materials and design curriculum for art workshops in the community: o Charcoal Over Watercolor Workshop o Watercolor Workshop o Acrylic Painting Workshop o Self-Portraits in Charcoal Workshop o Mixed Media Black Ink Over Gouache Workshop o Oil Pastel Workshop “Beekle, The Imaginary Friend” • Providing professional framing services for art workshop clientele • Art brokering and marketing art material at various shows including: o Art Show- Prairie Arts Festival, Schaumburg, 5-28-2017 • Sales, Murals Advertising and Promotional Artwork

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Student's Home
    Student's Home
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Thursday
    1:30 AM-4 PM
    Friday
    1:30 AM-4 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    60 minutes
    $79
    90 minutes
    $109
    120 minutes
    $139

    About David Z.

    5.0
    (13)
    Dedicated art professional with 18 years of experience in creating artwork utilizing various medias. In my early years I worked as an outsider artist giving watercolor lessons for Susan Edwards of the artist place called "The Art Attack in Sycamore Illinois. After some years of painting and displaying my work at outdoor art shows and inside some stores i went to Northern Illinois University and obtained my Bachelor of Fine Art in painting. I have joined art leagues and art guilds near where I live. I recommend the Kishwaukee Valley Art League and the Rockford Art guild. There i learned how to reach children and adults on how to get interested in painting. Strong competency in teaching and leading aspiring artists in group or individualized settings. In order to become a better artist you learn by drawing in a sketchbook from photos i will assign every two weeks. If you think they are good then you will redraw them in a journal. We will critique them by email and make wonderful discoveries on how you are getting very good at becoming an artist. Inside my art studio I have had artists stick to my belief that a sketchbook and a journal with pencils is the best way to improve. Happy Drawing and remember my favorite words "Just Paint"!
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    13 Reviews
    Yong
    Online
    David is skilled in communication, listening, collaboration, and adaptability.
    Posted Jul 29, 2023
    Cathy
    Teacher's studio
    David has been wonderful to work with. My 12-year-old son loves taking art classes with David. He is knowledgeable, patient, flexible, and he always comes up with new ideas to make the lessons more fun and engaging. We would highly recommend him.
    Posted Jan 22, 2023
    Lucy
    Teacher's studio
    My 11 year-old son loves David's class. David is great at teaching techniques to him and he enjoys this class and feel he learns a lot from David. Highly recommend it!
    Posted Sep 12, 2022
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    Experience

    Creative Artist/Team member

    Dec, 2018 - Present

    Joann Fabric, Geneav Location

    Artist at Store 2065, Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts Artist instructor for Drawing, Painting, Acrylic, Watercolor, and Caligraphy with Tomboy Brush Markers.

    OWNER/Creative Artist

    Jan, 2010 - Present

    Private Artwork Studio

    • Use materials such as pencil and ink, watercolors, charcoal and oil to create artwork. • Confer with students and other interested parties regarding the nature and content of artwork to be produced. • Explain and demonstrate artistic techniques for clients of all ages. • Collaborate, gather materials and design curriculum for art workshops in the community: o Charcoal Over Watercolor Workshop, Cortland Public Library o Watercolor Workshop, Sandwich Public Library o Acrylic Painting Workshop, Lovington Library o Self-Portraits in Charcoal Workshop, Hope Welty Public Library o Mixed Media Black Ink Over Gouache Workshop, Sycamore Library o Oil Pastel Workshop “Beekle, The Imaginary Friend”, Lovington Library o Watercolor Workshop, Atwood-Hammond Library • Providing professional framing services for art workshop clientele • Art brokering and marketing art material at various shows including: • Sales, Murals Advertising and Promotional Artwork

    Education

    Kishwaukee Community College, 1994 Associates of Science in Business and Computer Science

    Sep, 1992 - Jun, 1994

    Kishwaukee College

    BFA Fine Art Painting

    Sep, 2002 - May, 2006

    Northern Illinois University

    Certifications

    Grumbacher Art Instructor

    Apr, 2018

    Chartpak Instiute

    Grumbacher Art Instructor Certification Test 2018 Other Certificates: CPR and First Aid • CPR Mercy Health System Training Center, August 29, 2017 • First Aid Mercy Health System Training Center, August 29, 2017 • Mandated Reporter Dept. of Children and Family Services, September 30, 2017 • IDHS CCAP Training, September 31, 2017

    Awards

    Certificate of Appreciation

    Apr, 2018

    The Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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