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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.
Deborah Schilling Artist, Illustrator, Art Teacher

Deborah Schilling Artist, Illustrator, Art Teacher

5.0Exceptional(7)
Offers online services
15+ years in business
Serves Oakland, CA
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
Studio Xenia - -  Over 35 Years Of Dedicated Experience

Studio Xenia - - Over 35 Years Of Dedicated Experience

5.0(3)
Offers online services
9 hires on Lessons
18+ years in business
Serves Oakland, CA
Anonymous, Y. says, "She's a great, versatile, broad, and informed teacher!" Read more
Painting Lessons With A Classically Trained Artist

Painting Lessons With A Classically Trained Artist

4.8Excellent(5)
Offers online services
270 hires on Lessons
Serves Oakland, CA
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

New on Lessons
Offers online services
Serves Oakland, CA
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...
Painting Lessons With A Classically Trained Artist

Painting Lessons With A Classically Trained Artist

5.0(2)
Offers online services
36 hires on Lessons
Serves Oakland, CA
Karen M. says, " He is so knowledgeable and such an awesome teacher" Read more
Deck Your Walls

Deck Your Walls

New on Lessons
Offers online services
15+ years in business
Serves Oakland, CA
I am Super excited with over 25 years of experience in the arts—including mastery in oil painting, acrylics, airbrush techniques, and watercolors—I am passionate about inspiring creativity and pushing the boundaries of artistic expression in my students. Throughout my career, I have witnessed the transformative joy on my students' faces as they create works of art they once thought impossible. I firmly believe in nurturing each individual's creative potential and strive to bring out the best in every student. My classes are designed to be fun, engaging, and exciting, ensuring that every participant feels empowered to explore their artistic ta...
Daisy Design

Daisy Design

New on Lessons
Offers online services
24+ years in business
Serves Oakland, CA
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...
Creation Fine Art Studios

Creation Fine Art Studios

5.0Exceptional(5)
Offers online services
5+ years in business
Serves Oakland, CA
Cine D. says, "Thank you being a patient teacher. I am not a beginner, I watched you paint, which I enjoyed, btw, however, I thought your explanation and list of materials was right on for a beginner. Learning art and painting is a process, but you must begin before anything happens." Read more
Goodlifecreation

Goodlifecreation

5.0(2)
Offers online services
11+ years in business
Serves Oakland, CA
Temple says, "She holds space in meaningful way that allows play to take center stage - a much needed characteristic in any living/loving being - undervalued/unpracticed in our society - Goodlifecreation offers play in accessible and healing ways - always allowing and encouraging - she assists in activating each participants’ possibilities through multimodal creativity - I am grateful for her steady kindness and expansive imagining." 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

Reviews for Oakland drawing lessons

Recent success stories from people in the Oakland area.
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
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
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
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
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
Sigrun E.
Relaxed atmosphere, warmth and creativity
Goodlifecreation
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
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