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Top 10 drawing lessons in Oakland, CA

Students agree: these Oakland drawing classes are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
Painting Lessons With A Classically Trained Artist

Painting Lessons With A Classically Trained Artist

4.8Excellent(5)
318 hires on Lessons.com
Serves Oakland, CA & Online
Kim G. says, "Alfredo is a prodigious artist and the best art instructor I’ve ever had. I went from complete beginner to now regularly doing portrait commissions because of him. If you’re serious about improving don’t think twice about hiring him." Read more
Life Is Art In Motion And Vice Versa

Life Is Art In Motion And Vice Versa

Serves Oakland, CA & Online
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...
Studio Xenia - -  Over 35 Years Of Dedicated Experience

Studio Xenia - - Over 35 Years Of Dedicated Experience

5.0(3)
9 hires on Lessons.com
18+ years in business
Serves Oakland, CA & Online
Anonymous, Y. says, "She's a great, versatile, broad, and informed teacher!" Read more
Badhia Painting

Badhia Painting

4.0(1)
8+ years in business
Serves Oakland, CA
Shawn C. says, "Dear Prabin, Here is my recommendation: I met Prabin years ago during Toastmasters in Emeryville. We both were working on improving our speech capabilities. I saw Prabin go from very beginner level speech to knock your socks off speaker that won a round of applause for best speech on a first-time business trip to India. At Toastmasters, he gave several speeches on art and art history that are on youtube. He sparked my interest in trying art, so I took one of his plein air courses at 4th Street Fine Art. Since he goes regularly to figure drawing, his level of painting is at the master level. He took our small class out to the Berkeley Marina to paint outdoors. First, he carefully scouted the best area for composition and light and then walked the students through the process of painting in oils. I was very happy with the results of the class and still paint to this day. Thanks to Prabin. Cheers, Shawn Carter" Read more
Painting Lessons With A Classically Trained Artist

Painting Lessons With A Classically Trained Artist

5.0(2)
41 hires on Lessons.com
Serves Oakland, CA & Online
Karen M. says, " He is so knowledgeable and such an awesome teacher" Read more
Daisy Design

Daisy Design

24+ years in business
Serves Oakland, CA & Online
My way is to show you the easy way to paint without the stress. I have years of experience teaching many people........I make it easy and get you started with an easy but good looking picture....one that is a bit simpler than than most teachers give...i then shoe you how to block in the picture and then fillin the dark shoes and middle tones and the lite hilites...it is fun when you have an experienced teacher.You need to gradually learn all the techniques slowly each picture.You wil then accumulate how to apply the paint and how to mix colors.You will start to understand how to do one on your own.My way is fun and easy.Everyone should come t...
Josie Grant Artist

Josie Grant Artist

1 hire on Lessons.com
53+ years in business
Serves Oakland, CA
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
La Petit Artiste

La Petit Artiste

1 hire on Lessons.com
26+ years in business
Serves Oakland, CA
I am excited to share my knowledge and creativity with others. My biggest achievement would be to help others find their own creativity and find the artist within. I hope one day to use my art teaching as a therapy to those who need it. I love to be creative and share art with people. It's satisfying to be able to help individuals develop their artistic abilities.
Painting Lessons

Painting Lessons

Serves Oakland, CA & Online
I love teaching the basics different style brush strokes, I will show you the right tools to use when painting a masterpiece , you’ll be a pro in no time! The most important lesson is to have fun!
Deborah Schilling Artist, Illustrator, Art Teacher

Deborah Schilling Artist, Illustrator, Art Teacher

5.0Exceptional(7)
15+ years in business
Serves Oakland, CA & Online
Glenna A. says, "Debbie has been my art teacher for nearly two years and was my son’s art teacher for many years. She is an extremely talented artist and exceptionally engaging art teacher. She is able to work with multiple mediums and materials and she is both flexible in terms of meeting students where they are at and in terms of what they are interested in doing/producing while at the same time providing enough guidance and structure to ensure that students actually learn. She is also gifted at teaching all ages from children to teens to adults. Her style is creative, open, and caring but also serious and well grounded in years of artistic experience and training. I always look forward to my lessons with her." Read more

Reviews for Oakland drawing lessons

Recent success stories from people in the Oakland area.
Diana B.
Alfredo is a super mentor. He starts with basics but if you have experience he will go where you want. He works on a painting simultaneously with you. Color theory, Values, etc. Well worth it.
Painting Lessons With a Classically Trained Artist
Zoe F.
Xenia has been an EXCELLENT art teacher for our child. She has worked with him in developing a variety of artistic skills, and most importantly, encouraged his love of art and his confidence in making art. She is responsive, responsible, punctual, and effective. We think she is just great!
Studio Xenia - - Over 35 years of Dedicated Experience
Evie C.
He is fantastic! Works well with you and is super encouraging. I can’t wait to see how my art progresses with his instruction.
Painting Lessons With a Classically Trained Artist
Yvonne D.
Debbie’s talent shines through every brushstroke, echoing the stories of her roots and the cultures that shaped her. With warmth and patience, she teaches not just technique, but confidence. Under her guidance, I’ve blossomed as an artist.
Deborah Schilling Artist, Illustrator, Art Teacher
Sigrun E.
Relaxed atmosphere, warmth and creativity
Goodlifecreation
Robin M.
You're beginning to open my mind regarding portraiture. It's never really appealed to me to try it. I just might be starting to see the light. A crack in a doorway, the shadow is born. A piercing thready creek, heavy laden with scorn.
Creation Fine Art Studios
Edward P.
Julie has a wealth of watercolor technique, and she is able to impart it to her students with hands on demonstrations. Many students return year after year- Julie always has something new to offer.
Julie Cohn
Christine L.
Mandar is an amazing artist and he’s equally as wonderful with kids. This is our second year in painting class with Mandar and my two 7 year olds love it! Besides teaching them skills, Mandar always comes up with creative and engaging projects. My boys have come home with many new pieces of art they are very proud of (and are frame worthy at home too). Highly recommend!
Mandar Fine Art
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