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Hello there! I am Emily Ingram-Patel, an art and creativity instructor.
I have been teaching art online for 3 years now, and I have come to really love it. I work mostly with kids ages 7-11, but the full age range I have worked with throughout my career is 3 years old to 70+ years old!
I have been creating art my whole life, but I really got into it when I got my Associate's Degree in Art in 2016. Since then, I have been refining my skills, teaching, and I've even illustrated a short graphic novel, titled "RIP Corey: my friend died and it SUCKS!" written and created by Chris Buchanan MA CCC-SLP.
I really love creating art, but I love teaching it even more. I live for the "Aha!" moments my students have, when they achieve a new skill, gain a new sense of confidence, or learn something about the natural world they didn't know before. Please feel free to browse my Lessons.com profile, or better yet, check out my website (www.arttacularstudios.com). I hope to hear from you!
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Purnima S.
Emily is a very talented teacher and she is great with kids. She teaches kids in a way that they understand the new drawing skill and she helps them to bring out their best. My son enjoys learning from Emily and I am happy we had a opportunity to work with her. I highly recommend her!
June 29, 2021
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Melanie S.
She was so engaged with the girls for their lesson! They really enjoyed it!
June 13, 2021
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Shelly B.
Emily was so sweet. We were very happy with our lesson and would definitely recommend her. She taught and online anime drawing lesson to my daughter and her friends during her birthday zoom party.
April 10, 2021
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Ami A.
Emily has been great with my daughter. She’s made drawing interesting and fun! And this is via zoom.
February 12, 2021
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Sunny L.
Emily is a wonderful art teacher who really cares about student learning. She is very patient and knowledgeable. This year with remote learning my daughter needed some guidance for her
art work from school. With Emilys clear instructions she was
able to make some beautiful art works. Emily is very positive
and encouraging. She makes art learning fun for her students.
My daughter truly enjoys her art lessons with Emily.
December 31, 2020
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Emmet P.
Emily is an excellent art teacher. She is knowledgeable, encouraging and very patient. She clearly loves what she does. I strongly recommend her.
December 23, 2020
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Art is personal, so I tailor lessons to my students' interests and styles. I begin by getting to know them and what they want to learn, then I choose subject matter and lessons that I think will help them gain new skills, improve their weaknesses, and boost their creativity (if that's what they're interested in).
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I earned my Associate's degree in Studio Art in 2016. The program was very heavy on understanding design and art techniques, but also focused on building creativity skills and style. I also practiced and learned art techniques from my grandmother throughout my life--she was also a professional art instructor.
I have years of experience in teaching individuals and groups. I mostly work with children ages 7-11, but I have worked with students as young as 3 and older than 70.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$30 per hour for private lessons
$15-$17 per person per hour depending on group size
I charge in quarter-hour increments
How did you get started teaching?
I started assistant-teaching dance when I was about 12 years old and I really enjoyed leading and helping dancers. As I got older and more in touch with my creativity, I really enjoyed sharing my creative visions with others. Since then, I've had several teaching jobs and consistently began teaching art in 2020.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked mostly with children of elementary-middle school ages, but I also work with adults. My lessons are best suited for beginner-level artists with little to no knowledge of art techniques to intermediate-level artists with moderate knowledge and experience.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
In 2020, my aunt's friend was trying to find something to do for her daughter's birthday party while still maintaining social distancing guidelines. My aunt recommended me for a virtual paint party. I created a composition for the kids and taught it to them over Zoom. I really enjoyed giving the kids a way to have some fun learning time with each other and make nice paintings.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Look for an instructor who will give constructive criticism without crushing your spirit. There are elements that make art more visually appealing and/or clearer to the eye, but art needs to speak to you as the artist, or else why are you making it? Some art instructors can be blunt and disrespectful, but art is extremely personal--they're doing their job wrong if they're making you feel like your art is "wrong."
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What are your interests? You'll want to create pieces that cater to your likes and style.
What do you think you need help with? Think about some areas in which you want to improve and share them with your instructor.
How do you handle suggestions and criticism? It's okay if you have a hard time accepting them, but a good teacher knows that art is in the eye of the beholder/artist and won't say something with the intention of hurting your feelings. If you have trouble accepting suggestions and criticism, let your instructor know that ahead of time so that they can instruct you in a way that feels more comfortable to you.
Services offered
Painting
Drawing