Simcoe Studios
About
Barb Simcoe has been painting for over 40 years. She paints in acrylics, water mixable oils, pastels, watercolor and colored pencils. She received a BS in Art Education from SUNY, New Paltz in the late 70’s. Recently, she began hosting Paint ‘n Pour Parties & offers individual painting classes, too, for the more serious student. She is kind, patient and full of humor, which makes for a warm, supportive learning environment.
See her work at bsimcoe.artistportfolios.com or on Facebook at Simcoe Studios.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
First, I like to get a feel for where they are in their artistic growth & what their expectations are for the class. I have an 8-week/16 hour curriculum that covers basic painting elements, such as composition, color and paint application. I demonstrate how we can enhance photographs to use them as references for our finished paintings. By then end of the class, they’ll have a finished painting, whose elements work well together & they will understand why it works.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
BS, Art Education, SUNY, New Paltz and a certificate in Graphic Design, UC, Davis, plus numerous workshops & forty+ years of painting.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I ask $30.00 per two hour session. The student supplies all their own materials.
How did you get started teaching?
I did student teaching in college & have volunteered in several classrooms. I trained my workforce development staff for over 20 years. Several years ago, after retiring, I began hosting Paint ‘n Pour Parties, which lead to teaching individual students.
What types of students have you worked with?
Mostly women and children.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Awhile back, I did 30 portraits in 30 days, which really helped ease my fears around doing portraits.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Look for someone who has loads of painting experience, but who is kind & patient & interested in helping you learn & grow.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What are your expectations & goals?