Some things I believe:

-  Drawing is a skill that you already have, but no matter how developed your skills, you can always improve.
-  Learning to draw can be an excellent way to express your creativity, originality, personality, and emotions.
-  Hobbies that are hard, challenging, or frustrating at times are also some of the most rewarding and fun.
-  Anything can be learned with clearly presented, properly paced instruction, and sufficient practice.

Drawing fundamentals I cover repeatedly in these classes:

-  Techniques for smooth confident lines and shapes
-  Progress from simple shapes to complex so we don’t get stuck in the details too early.
-  Construction drawing using 3D shapes, midlines, contour lines and construction lines to get the drawing in place before moving on to the inking stage.
-  How and when and why to use an eraser (it's not just for 'mistakes').
-  Good inking technique and why it's so different from penciling.
-  Coloring (e.g., how to layer and mix colored pencils/pencil crayons; how to choose the right color).
-  Shading techniques such as how to notice the edges and shapes formed by light and shadow patches.
-  Mindset fundamentals such as reframing 'failure' and rethinking our negative self talk.

As a professional freelance illustrator and youth art instructor I have over a decade of experience teaching drawing to young artists, both in person and online. I am passionate about helping them discover and nurture their creativity and expand their artistic skills. 

I believe in respecting each student's individuality and never talking down to them. My goal is for students to enjoy the process of drawing and help them navigate the challenges that come with learning something new. 

I share tips and techniques that I wish I had known when I was their age and teach them the same construction drawing fundamentals that I use in my daily work. I look forward to meeting you and helping the young artist in your family take their skills to the next level.

Homework Offered
There won't be any homework in this class as each week will be starting fresh on a new drawing. If you don't complete your drawing by the end of class, I encourage you to make time before our next class to finish it off!
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered

As a professional freelance illustrator and youth art instructor, I have over a decade of experience teaching drawing to children, both in person and online. I am passionate about helping young people discover and nurture their creativity and expand their artistic skills. 

I believe in respecting each student's individuality and never talking down to them. My goal is for students to enjoy the process of drawing and help them navigate the challenges that come with learning something new. 

I share tips and techniques that I wish I had known when I was their age and teach the same construction drawing fundamentals that I use in my daily work. I look forward to meeting you and helping the young artist in your family advance their skills to the next level.