ART LESSONS

CALL (813) 458-4577 TO SCHEDULE YOUR FIRST LESSON.

I TRAVEL OUT OF TOWN FOR WEEK LESSONS.

Learn to draw, paint or photograph in the studio or out on location!

I also offer portfolio development for College acceptance.

Abbreviated topics taught during lessons.

Value Scale & Observation Study

Color Scale & Observation  Study

Rendering Techniques

Space Study (Shallow & Deep)

non-linear methods: placement, color, scale, atmospheric perspective, hard vs. soft lines

Linear Perspective Study (1,2, & 3)

Composition, (Bulls Eye, All Over, Rule of 3rds)

Observational Drawing

1. 1, 2, 3 point perspective linear drawing

2. observational drawing from still life or on location of a scene 

   Places to meet for observational drawing of a scene include 

Drawing: Rendering Techniques

1. Medium - pencil: hatching, cross-hatching, smudging with blending stick, creating  

   graduated tones, variations of line weight,

2. Medium -  graphite powder: dry brush, wet brush, using the ruler to create edges w/ out  

   use of line,

Painting: Rendering Techniques

1. Abstract techniques, glazing, using variations of mediums to get different marks with     
brushes and palette knives.
2. Representational techniques, brush work, composition, value splashes, the art of   
squinting down, ect..