Desert Light Studio
About
I am an award winning painter with many years of experience in traditional paint mediums, printmaking, photography and three dimensional construction. I have discovered that the joy of watching students successfully learn art making is as enjoyable as art making itself.
I have been painting for thirty plus years and have won many awards and have exhibited in galleries. When I stated to paint, I thought to myself, “I can’t do this. I have no talent” I nevertheless learned techniques which, with practice, soon yielded tangible results. Each little lesson learned pushed me to try new things as I followed my curiosity and passion.
I can help you HAVE FUN making art! Although strategies for successful marketing necessarily depend upon a “final product,” my orientation is to teach basic technical skills with an eye towards experimentation, and enjoyment of the art making process. I can also share with you my insights for successful marketing. I provide the same emphasis in my film and digital photography instruction.
I have an art studio complete with supplies for painting in watercolor, acrylic, oil painting and pastel. I can accommodate up to six students. But I am also happy with one-on-one instruction. I have experience painting in all of these mediums.l and I am an experienced photographer and owned my own darkroom for years. My strengths lie in teaching composition and color theory.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I spend time with them to listen to their needs and goals. I then askthem if they have experience and if so what kind of experience. I ask to see whether they have any work to show me. I then briefly explain my experience and show them examples of my art work. We then decide if my services will be useful to the student. If we agree that my services are useful, I ask the student more specific questions concerning short term goals that can be put into a concrete plan of action
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Bachelors of art (UNM), member of Pastel Society of New Mexico, numerous painting awards, and past gallery representation at Adrian Khadoure Gallery on Canyon Riad in Santa Fe. Have participated n numerous group shows and have won awards in all group shows except two. Have presented color theory and composition lecture at the Pastel Society of New Mexico’s monthly meeting. Have been painting for over thirty years and have studied moth some of the true heavy weights in the pastel world including Albert Handel and Doug Dawson. Am also competent in oils, watercolors, and acrylics, as well as both film and digital photography. Have also studied the encaustics and printmaking mediums.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I usually charge 50.00 per lesson and include a no fee first hour session to see if the student can benefit from my services and also to make sure that we can work together.
How did you get started teaching?
Informally through word of mouth.
What types of students have you worked with?
all types from children to adults and at beginner to intermediate experience levels.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I am fond of and supportive of Masterworks if New Mexico.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Find a teacher who is passionate about the medium currently being worked in and ask to see examples of the teacher’s work in order to ensure that The teacher has the kind of experience the student could learn from. Speak with the teacher to determine whether there is compatibility and that the teacher has patience and listens well.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
1. How the teacher can help solve specific stumbling blocks and how the teacher may have worked through similar stumbling blocks.
2. How does the teacher manage time to paint?
3. What are effective budget techniques to ensure the student can afford money to pursue the medium. Art making can get expensive!
4. What ideas does the teacher have about marketing and or further education with a goal towards marketing?
5. How does the teacher develop a strong composition?
6. How does the teacher work with color and incorporate color into the composition?
7. How does the teacher learn to work with the mind to facilitate creativity within the confines of trying to reach a goal? Or....
8. Ask about the teacher’s philosophy on process versus goal completion.
9. What to do with many different ideas and goals existing at the same time?