My service stands out, becuase I have been an artist all of my life. I grew up in New York, surrounded by the greatest art and artists. I studied at one of the best art colleges in the United States, in New York, The School of Visual Arts, I hold a BFA, and an MFA. I have worked as a graphic designer, Illustrator, Fine Artist and Art Teacher for the past 35 years. I worked as an art teacher at the Dade County Schools in Miami, and today in Albany I have my own studio and I give private art classes to students. I teach young art students elementary age, middle school and high school, in every medium. I believe in teaching a young person ...

I will teach you how to unlock your hidden talents and to discover essential techniques that can help you avoid months of frustration. I teach various sketching techniques, color mixing, brushwork techniques and teach about light, shadow, color theory and composition. I not only teach these various aspects about art, but I teach you how to make your own decisions in using these aspects. I have taught classes at College of San Mateo and at University Art in Redwood City, CA. I now teach classes in my own studio in San Carlos, CA. I have won many awards in art shows across the nation and collectors from all over the world own pieces of my work...

The one thing I have learned about creative arts expression is that it is best when it captures the movement. One thing, the best thing I learned early on, is that life, and life expression is art and that is dynamic. Consider art in motion, like a really good action shot whether it be in sports or editorial or journalistic photography or illustration. Its moving both physically AND emotionally. It moves. And it moves you. I consider t2ge work I do a process of expression in relationship with Creativity in general-the process is bigger than myself. It's not all about an end goal or product but often includes a product. I find that when produc...

Being creative is fun and I really enjoy bringing out the creativity in people, both adults and kids. I love seeing them succeed with their artistic projects. Kids love coming to my art classes. It gives them a chance to be and express themselves without being judged. I enjoy the energy from working with creative people!

Josie has an MFA from the San Francisco Art Institute. She currentley teaches at UC Extension and for 40 years has taught adult eduation, and community college. She has her owm mural & decorative painting business, Up Against The Wall- Murals a & Faux