Michael's Painting Lessons
About
I have been making art since I was eight and have been at it professI have been making art since I was eight and have been at it professionally in a career that spanned over 40 years. I enjoy both plein air painting and studio work but also relish the chance to try a new medium or subject. Currently, I love painting in oils directly from nature, but I have often used photographs as reference, especially doing illustration work.
ionally in a career that spanned over 40 years. I enjoy both plI have been making art since I was eight and have been at it professionally in a career that spanned over 40 years. I enjoy both plein air painting and studio work but also relish the chance to try a new medium or subject. Currently, I love painting in oils directly from nature, but I have often used photographs as reference, especially doing illustration work. I welcome your feedback, so if you would like, please let me know what you think.ein air painting and studio work but also relish the chance to try a new medium or subject. Currently, I love painting in oils directly from nature, but I have often used photographs as reference, especially doing illustration work. I welcome your feedback, so if you would like, please let me know what you think.have been making art since I was eight and have been at it professionally in a career that spanned over 40 years. I enjoy both plein air painting and studio work but also relish the chance to try a new medium or subject. Currently, I love painting in oils directly from nature, but I have often used photographs as reference, especially doing illustration work. I welcome your feedback, so if you would like, please let me know what you think.
There is nothing like self-expression, and painting is the most enjoyable way to do it. I combine deep reflection and excitement about the subject, be it still life or a beautiful scene, and then engage with it using paint. It's like a dance or a poem or a song, in visual terms; I play with colors, and something new is born.
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Michelle G.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I do an assessment first and determine the level of experience, then depending o upon the student's preference, we work on a stil life setup or from a photograph or go outside to do painting en plein air. I cover color theory and values, composition and design, drawing, principles of observation, and technique. Beginner to advanced.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
BFA, Pratt Institute
Art Students League, Life Member
MPS, NYU
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$50 an hour