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About
I am a classically trained fine artist and illustrator with over 10 years experience teaching adults and children of all ages and skill levels. Whether you want to learn the practices and techniques of the old masters or how to mix color and apply paint, I will guide you to the level of profiency you want. I have exhibited widely in the United States and Mexico and illustrated for books, magazines and periodicals. I look forward to teaching you!
You can see some of my work here:
https://www.instagram.com/alfie_ripstein/?hl=en
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Hired 141 times
Serves Los Angeles , CA
Offers online services
Specialties
Student age(s)
Under 5 years old, 5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old
Experience level
No experience, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Drawing style(s)
I can provide a recommendation, Sketching, Portrait, Cartoon / Caricature, Technical, Figure, Fashion
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kim G.
Alfredo is one of the most prodigious and skilled artists I have ever met. He makes his personal skills easy to understand and communicate and the way I have grown as an artist in the past 3 years with him is beyond anything I ever expected of myself, let alone something I ever expected an artist to be able to communicate to another person as a teachable skill. If you’re on the fence about hiring him, please do yourself a favor and do it!
August 15, 2024
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cory D.
I could leave a novel length review regarding how good my experience was with my first round of sessions were with Alfredo. I had absolutely no experience painting with oils prior to my classes. As our sessions went on, Alfredo created snd altered my class structure to accommodate what I needed. He didnt just teach me how to put oils on a canvas, but explained the importance of everything from the care and cleaning of your brushes, materials he recommended all the way to explaining color theory, sketching and more.
He has played an integral role in me using art and painting to finding peace and putting smiles on my face. I cant wait to see my progress in our next round of sessions. Not only is Alfredo a great instructor, but hes my mentor and my friend. Hes helped a U.S. Marine Combat Veteran find a way to push an illness aside and use art to be happy.
I hope Im able to attach my paintings below. One is my very first completed painting and one about to be completed, and could not look anything like they do with Alfredos guidance. They are pieces painted prior from other artists.
June 24, 2024
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Kelly Y.
Alfredos instruction has been an enriching experience, going beyond the mere act of painting to impart a profound understanding of the world of art. He provided me with a wide range of reading materials, including numerous books on composition and an assortment of volumes dedicated to the intricacies of coloring. His classes are inspiring, igniting the passion within me to explore the multifaceted realms of art and painting.
September 30, 2023
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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.
September 02, 2022
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Karen M.
He is so knowledgeable and such an awesome teacher
September 02, 2022
Services offered
Painting
Drawing