Jean Paul Courchia

Years in business

25+ years as a professional painter with international exhibitions across Europe and the United States.

Experience, education, or training

I am a classically trained oil painter whose work is collected internationally, including by Her Majesty Queen Paola of Belgium. Alongside my artistic career, I am a medical doctor specializing in visual perception, with published research on how the eye engages with works of art.

What I love about my work

What fascinates me most is helping students unlock their ability to truly see. Painting is not just technique—it’s perception, sensitivity to light, and understanding how emotion is conveyed through color and composition.

What makes my business stand out

My teaching goes beyond traditional instruction. I combine the methods of the great masters with scientific insight into eye movement and visual attention, allowing students to progress quickly and develop a deeper artistic awareness.

Special skills or methods

I have developed a unique method based on eye-tracking research, showing students how to guide the viewer’s gaze within a painting. I break down complex artistic principles into simple, practical steps—whether you are a beginner or an advanced painter.