Online Group Classes:
Alla Prima Composition:
This is the perfect course for students who are looking to:
- Understand how Old Masters utilized shapes, values and colors for a cohesive image
- Learn how to apply these findings in their own personal paintings, using master copies as an aid
- Compose in an Alla Prima setting, and master the art of timing in oil painting
To be honest, this is one of my favorite courses to teach to-date. You can sign up here:
Alla Prima Portraiture:
This course is ideal for students who are looking to:
- Learn the fundamentals of Alla Prima painting
- Develop their portrait skills in oil
- Understand the basics of value, color, anatomy and lighting in portraits
This course is ideal for all artists who have a basic knowledge of oil painting. You can sign up here:
Alla Prima Human Features:
This is one of my first group online courses ever developed, and one I consider an essential class to take for any portrait and figure artist. It takes away the pressure of having to complete a finished portrait and allows students to focus on one feature at a time.
All skill levels are welcome for this course. You can sign up here:
Online Mentorships:
Mentorships are available for students who are looking to improve:
- Portraiture (Composing, drawing and painting)
- Alla Prima painting
- Working from a photograph
- Master Copies, and how to use them to improve your art
- Composition
- Transitioning from realism to illustration (and vice versa)
- The basics of oil painting
Who is the best candidate for an online mentorship?
- Students looking for an academic education from the comfort of their own studio
- Students who may not have access to a nearby academic art school or atelier
- Students who want to squeeze in creativity within a hectic schedule
- Students who want to begin painting, or get back into painting after a long pause
- Beginners looking to develop their artistic voice
- Professionals looking to refine their technical abilities and skillsets
What kind of instructor am I?
I generally consider myself as a warm instructor who deeply cares about the wellbeing and progress of her students. I enjoy being direct and "to the point" with what needs improvement, while maintaining a positive and light tone in all of my sessions. I'm encouraging, yet will also let the student know everything they need to be competent and technically proficient in the world of academic art.
What to expect from your first session with me?
I generally host an online meeting via Zoom, and discuss all of the student's artistic interests, passions and goals. From there, I'll collaborate with the student and give them a tailored plan to help the student reach their goals in an efficient and effective manner. I'll also point out any technical or fundamental skills that could be improved on and give tools that can be immediately implemented to strengthen any weak points.
Usually, I limit my first session to 30 minutes. Students who regularly book sessions with me have the option of booking 45-minute or one-hour sessions with me afterwards.
What do subsequent sessions look like?
After the first session, I have students submit retouched and/or new artworks to me for review. I will be sharing my screen and directly paint over the student's work via ProCreate for personalized feedback. We'll be discussing the strengths of the painting, its weaknesses and how to best improve the student's methods for the next piece.
All levels are welcome! Email me at [email protected] to book your first session!
