Private Drawing and Painting Lessons
In-depth lessons in drawing and painting in the artist’s studio.
Lesson plans are based on university-level curriculum, and are tailored to address student’s specific needs, experience level, problem areas, and artistic, professional and educational goals. Lessons are customized, drawing upon a range of subjects including, but not limited to: drawing and painting the figure, portraiture, artistic anatomy, proportion, perspective, drawing as process, composition and design principles, landscape and field sketching, materials and practicum, rendering, and old-master painting techniques. Range of materials include pencil (graphite), charcoal, pastel, pen/brush and ink, acrylic paint and oil paint. Technical instruction may also be supplemented with appropriate readings.
My goal is to help students develop as independent, thinking artists with the skills and knowledge necessary to fully participate in the vital cultural and educational tradition of drawing and painting.
Private lessons are perfect for:
-Students needing to build their portfolios and skills in preparation for applying for scholarships, art schools or university programs such as Certificate, BFA and MFA degree programs.
-Students who want to supplement their education with lessons in fine art, or who require more in-depth training in the area of drawing and painting than their school is able to provide.
-Adults who wish to return to their former interest in drawing and painting, or to begin the practice for the first time, and would prefer the privacy, support, and personalized instruction unique to private tutoring.
-Anyone who wishes to improve their drawing and painting skills rapidly and dramatically.
I am a professional artist with a Master’s degree in Fine Art in the field of painting and drawing from one of the most renowned art schools in the country, as well as a Bachelor’s in Fine Art from one of the nation’s most outstanding public universities. My work has been purchased by major collections, both public and private, and has been exhibited in galleries and institutions on both the east and west coasts for over a decade. I have experience teaching painting and drawing on the college level as well as teaching younger art students. I am a member of the College Art Association, and am committed to helping students benefit from the thinking, skills, language and standards of practice associated with university-level education in drawing and painting.
As a student, I too experienced the benefits of private drawing and painting lessons in the studio of a local artist in my hometown. This extra advantage proved to be an invaluable boost to my skill level, enabling me to perform at the top of my class and avoid bad habits and pitfalls that often derail beginning artists. The personal attention I received from my private art-tutor was meaningful and encouraging, and provided the crucial direction and support I needed to pursue my artistic goals. I am so happy to pass that gift on to you, and invite you to experience the unique advantage of having your own private lessons in drawing and painting.
All experience levels, including absolute beginners, are most welcome.
30.00/hr.
Please contact me with your interest and we can set up a free initial consultation for you. If you have a portfolio you are working on, please bring it to the consultation and I would be happy to review it for you, free of charge. If you are a beginner or do not have any work to bring, just bring yourself! These consultations are fun and informative and provide a great opportunity to discuss your artistic and learning goals, ask questions and receive some valuable information.
I encourage you to call 206-383-9655, or click here to contact me, and set-up your free consultation.
I wish you success,
and look forward to meeting you!
-- Michael Shelby Edwards, MFA