Peterstilton.com

Peterstilton.com

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About

Website www.peterstilton.com

Almost 50 one man exhibits.

Taught at 10 colleges and universities.

First American to have a one man exhibit at La Sorbonne ( University of Paris).

Has a painting in the permanent collection of the Office of the Mayor of Paris (French National Collection).

Has a painting in the permanent collection of the Springfield, Massachusetts Museum of Fine Arts.

Loves helping people discover their natural creativity and problem-solving abilities. Very sensitive to the individual needs of students.

Loves all the humanities and incorporates them in his art lessons when appropriate. Has been teaching privately for over 30 years.

Resume is on the website.

Seeing a student begin to really understand how to share their visual ideas with themselves and others.

Watching them grasp the infinity of expressing art.

Exploring the evergrowing techniques and media in art today.


Highlights

2 employees
50 years in business
Serves Tampa , FL

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    Holly S.

    As a student, I feel Peter is engaging and knows how to effectively connect with his student. In college, I took an art class and was humiliated by my professor who told me I had no visual art ability. From that point until just recently I never attempted to paint or draw. I relayed this story to Peter and he assured me that this negative experience could be turned into a positive one. He offered me some complimentary lessons which I accepted with trepidation. During these sessions, Peter dispelled my fear by opening my thought to new ways of viewing my environment that, in turn, translated to my ability to grasp visual art principles such as values, lighting, composition, movement, and harmony. He introduced me to a variety of tools and techniques and shared tips on how to correct mishaps. After just two lessons, I created three pieces of art I felt proud to share. But more importantly, I walked away knowing I have the ability and can now enjoy this creative endeavor. It takes a special teacher who knows how to engage, encourage, and inspire. Peter is that amazing teacher!
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    August 05, 2019

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    Lillian B.

    Mr. Stilton, is energetic, extremely knowledgeable, talented and passionate about art and teaches from the heart. He has a way of bringing to light each individual’s strengths. Unlike most professors, Mr. Stilton involves the students during lectures, invites their input and encourages and praises individuality and creativity. I never felt intimidated, unworthy or inadequate during his classes. In fact, I was so impressed by Mr. Stilton, 27 years after I had taken his class on art appreciation, I hired him to give my son and grandson art lessons. Mr. Stilton is a rare find, has great artistic talent and cares about each individual. He has a way of inspiring and motivating people. The way he teaches makes art fun, easily understandable, fascinating and personal. I highly recommend Mr. Stilton.
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    August 05, 2019

    Frequently asked questions

    First, I find out what the student wants to learn...media, technique, etc. It is very important to know what their experience and level of achievment is. Each student is individual, so it is like a tailor making a garment--one size does not fit all!  Then I chart out a program so that learning can occur integrating the "mind" learning with the kinetic activity which builds "experience" and enables "expression." I work along with the student myself, so that we are on "the same page." This is reassuring, especially when we come to difficult areas where we can experiment and share ideas that way.

    I have worked in visual art since five years of age, when I had a well-known professor of art at Alfred University (New York) taught me (she became my master teacher when she was almost 90 and I was in my 30's). Although my majors in undergrad were history and art, I avoided taking any painting classes, as I wanted to develop by myself. I began teaching at the college level in my early 20's at Cal State Long Beach in art history. After two years of that at Fresno State, I went back to LA for a second masters in film at USC while teaching art history at UCLA (masters in Byzantine art). For the next 4 decades I taught humanities, studio art, film, and art history in colleges and privately in my studio. From 1983 to the present, my painting has been full time, and my first Paris exhibition was in 1995. From 2006-2014 I taught 6,000 children in our school district in 7 public elementary schools, and courses for the Carrollwood Cultural Center near the Tampa studio. The Gouldsboro, Maine studio has been set up in an 1880's farmhouse and barn four years ago (in summer and fall).

    A two hour session is $80-100; and introductory consultation of an hour to go over student portfolio and desired course of study $50. 

    Just by being so energized and excited about learning, learning, and doing, that I had to share it!  It is so good to open doors that free people into finding what they already have to start with and develop that initial desire to create.

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    Services offered

    Painting