Turning Leaf

As a professional acrylic painter (recognized with signature distinction from National Acrylic Painters Assn.) I specialize in designing and painting unique pieces of art including portraiture, murals, and canvas paintings of varied and vast subject matter. My extensive 40+ years of experience provides you a professionals' prespective from composition to completion of your art piece. I walk each student forward independantly based on your skill set and content of the painting that you are completing. You will select your own content for your painting. We then discuss all elements of the composition given where you wish to display your completed piece. Your personal and unique style will be revealed... it's much like your handwriting! You will learn all the techniques needed to create your beautiful painting that celebrates and embraces YOUR unique style. From beginners to advanced painters, you will gain additional skills and learn how to paint like a professional in a laid-back, fun and encouraging atmosphere. Very small class sizes allow for the personalize attention you deserve. Several class options are available.

I have a passion for sharing my love of art with others.

I am one of 490 professional painters world-wide to be recognized with signature distinction for excellence in the medium of acrylic by National Acrylic Painters Assn. (NAPA).

I've been painting for more than 40 years and instructing over 150 artists the past 12 years.

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