Nadia Klionsky
About
Lessons are open to the public.
Rate: $60 per hour
I offer private online painting and drawing lessons via Zoom for students of all levels, from complete beginners to more experienced artists. For students who live in New York City, occasional in-person meetings may also be arranged.
Having studied traditional drawing and painting techniques for many years, I believe that a strong foundation is essential. These skills provide the tools and confidence needed to pursue any artistic direction, whether realist, impressionist, or abstract.
One of the most rewarding aspects of teaching is seeing students grow from beginners into independent artists with their own unique voices. Over the years, I have had the privilege of guiding students who developed into accomplished realist and abstract painters, and I have witnessed remarkable progress through dedicated study and practice.
I have been painting for over 40 years and teaching for most of that time. The greatest satisfaction comes from sharing knowledge and experience accumulated over a lifetime and helping others discover and develop their artistic abilities. I work closely with each student, guiding them through every stage of creating a painting. We study composition, color, drawing, and technique; analyze the work of great artists; and learn through both discussion and hands-on demonstration. I often paint alongside my students, showing techniques step by step.
My artistic training began in St. Petersburg, Russia, at the Secondary Art School affiliated with the St. Petersburg Academy of Fine Arts. I later continued my studies in the United States at The Cooper Union in New York and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia. Throughout my career, I have exhibited regularly in galleries and museums and have received numerous awards and honors.
To learn more about my work, please visit:
www.nadiaklionsky.com
Instagram: @nadiaklionsky
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
First I'd like to see student's work to establish their level. Then we discuss student's ideas and goals. Depending on this, I either set up a still life or we learn how to paint nature, or we draw and sketch people, do portraits or we copy old masters. It is all very individual and my lessons are tailored specifically to each student.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I graduated from Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. I studied in Cooper Union, Philadelphia College of Art.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
My Lessons are open to the public.
$60 for 1 hour
How did you get started teaching?
I started giving private lessons after I graduated from the academy and continued for many years
What types of students have you worked with?
I helped students to prepare art portfolios for for high school and college, helped college art majors to progress in their technique, older people to develop skills in their hobby. I also started after school program for kids, ages 10 and up.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
One of my students challenged herself to draw a portrait of her school principal. She never did portraits before. Under my guidance she not only made a portrait that looked like her princpipal, but also gifted it to him. He liked it and hung in his office. The student was very proud of her accomplishment and it gave me a tremendous sense of fulfillment.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
It’s very important to find a teacher who had serious professional training, who is passionate about teaching. A teacher has to be able to do a demo and actually show a student how to make a drawing or a painting, not just talk him/her through the process.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
I think the student needs to inquire about a teacher's education and level of professionalism as an artist and as a teacher. Based on what a student is interested to learn, he might ask a teacher about his/her approach to teaching, advise on best medium to start with. It will greatly help the teacher to see samples of student's work in order to help with advise.