Shane McDonald Studios

Shane McDonald Studios

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About

I offer art instruction inspiring creative development to ages 13+ and adults in a variety of two-dimensional media and drawing/painting styles through classes and workshops. I am a professional artist with a studio business creating two-dimensional fine art figurative art, portraits, landscapes, and still life.

I love painting portraits and figures, although I also enjoy field painting with fellow artists. I am proud to have been a part of a growing artists community in Cobb and Cherokee counties. I have hosted open life figure drawing sessions at my studio for 20+ years.


Highlights

Current Top Pro
Hired 12 times
1 employee
26 years in business
Serves Marietta , GA

Payment methods

Credit Card, Cash, Check, Venmo, Paypal, Square, Apple Pay, Zelle

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Details

Experience level

No experience, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Painting type

I can make recommendations, Acrylics, Oil, Watercolor

Painting medium

I can make recommendations, Traditional canvas or paper, Watercolor art

Number of students

A group of 6 – 10+ people

Student age(s)

11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

Photos and videos

  • montage of Shane teaching
  • Art by Shane McDonald
  • Shane demonstrates for class
  • Shane can teach figure drawing!
  • Art by Shane McDonald
  • Art by Shane McDonald

  • Reviews

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    Anna L.

    Shane has the unique ability to meet his students where they are in their art journey and take them to where they want to be without losing sight of their individual style along the way. He is by far the best instructor I have had the pleasure to study with.
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    April 20, 2018

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    Chris P.

    My skills as an artist have grown significantly as a result of Shane’s classes. He creates a very encouraging, supportive and collaborative environment in his classes, helping artist stretch their skills, grow and take risks in their artwork. I can’t say enough good things about Shane who is a very talented artist in his own right. Shane is a wonderful teacher, very generous in sharing his knowledge and techniques to help other artists grow and improve. I highly recommend Shane McDonald as a teacher and as an artist. You will be so glad you found Shane and feel fortunate to learn from him.
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    April 20, 2018

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    Claiborne T.

    I studied with Shane McDonald for over 16 years and cannot express how much I learned from him. His inspiration, his teaching methods and his approach to art is five stars. Most of all I love the hands on learning with his guidance but you actually doing your painting of your choices. This is invaluable experience. I highly recommend Shane for all ages. I would still be there if we had not moved! On top of that he is just the best person in the world!!!!! Keep Painting.
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    April 20, 2018

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    Nathan S.

    Great space to work in, nice atmosphere and instruction. Shane is a phenomenal artist and his student following are nice people.
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    April 18, 2018

    Frequently asked questions

    I try to help my students both learn how to depict what they see and improve their skills in developing pleasing design in their work. I teach techniques that break down the process into simple steps catered to the student's objectives and media used. Projects involving natural objects, landscape, still life, animals, figures, and portraiture are all used to build skills.

    I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art from Kennesaw State University, although most of my training in painting has been from more than 30 years of working with established local artists through classes and workshops, and through my own research and devotion to my own studio art career.

    $180 for 6 classes

    A new schedule of class time offererings is posted on the ShaneMcDonaldStudios.com/Classes.html website every season of the year.  More details can also be found there as well.

    I started teaching through the City of Kennesaw's Parks and Recreation program in the 1990s. I opened my own studio in 1998.

    I have offered classes, workshops, and art camps for all ages in drawing, painting, figure drawing, portrait painting, using charcoals, pastels, acrylics, and oils since 1998. My ideal student is one who has taken an art class with another instructor before.

    Our annual Open Studios of the Artisan Resource Center offers art-lovers and enthusiasts an opportunity to see the studios of the unique arts center and the creations and creative processes of the artists/artisans that inhabit it. It is always the entire weekend before Thanksgiving. I also enjoy participating in the First-Friday Art Walk at Marietta Square. I have artwork available at RobertKent Gallery at the corner of Polk and Church streets.

    Everyone learns differently, and you want to make sure there will be enough variety offered to ensure your interests are met. Try to define your goals and communicate them with your instructor.

    Look at the artwork your teacher produces. Visit his/her studio to see if he/she has the openness to experimentation to allow you to explore your own style.

    Except around major Holidays and when Cobb Schools take breaks, Shane keeps regular hours at his studio at the Artisan Resource Center.

    - What styles do you like and want to employ in your work?
    (realistic, illustrative, hard-edged, soft, dramatic, impressionistic, abstract, etc.) 

    - What techniques/disciplines in drawing/painting do you use?
    (broken-stroke, alla prima, abstracted, mixed-media, glazing, grisaille, etc.)

    - What subjects/references do you tend to prefer?
    (landscape, still-life, figurative, portraits, animals, florals, interiors, etc.)

    - What do you plan to do with your creations?
    (pastime, gift to family/friends, decorate, sell in galleries, etc.)

    I offer an approach that caters to the student's vision of the kind of artist they want to be. I encourage drawing/painting outside the classroom at least once per week, but 2-3 times per week will improve skills more than anything. 


    Services offered

    Painting
    Drawing