I love to paint as well as teach others.i have a masters degree in art education. I have taught in the public school system for over twenty five years. I have taught community education for the University of Kentucky and Transylvania College. I have over forty years experience teaching private lessons to adults and children. While teaching for Cincinnati Public Schools i received the “Going The Extra Mile Award”. My favorite quote is , Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom....

I infuse a sense of meaning and humor behind art and love how a students ideas and style can strongly inform my teaching method for more effective differentiated methods of instruction. Additionally, I have deep background in traditional art methods. I.E. drawing, painting, character design, fine art and illustration. I also have been using digital graphics programs and understand how traditional methods inform the digital world. I life long passion for art since I was 4. I created my first original cartoon character at the age of four and still use it on occasion during class instruction. I love seeing growth in my students. When I see that ...

I will provide students interested in learning to draw characters, monsters, stylish lettering, pen & ink and markers. Where a lot of art teachers are teaching fine art and lessons that teenagers will probably find boring. I could provide my own skills in my own expertise of stylish drawing.

After graduating from the University of Cincinnati with Bachelor's degrees in Biology and Fine Arts, I was fortunate enough to study at the Paul Ingbretson Studio in the Boston School method of painting. With a legacy passing through the Boston School to French Academic Painting, this rigorous training imparts a foundation of time-honored techniques that blend solid academic drawing with beautifully seen impressionistic color. Emphasis is placed on accurate drawing with sensitivity to form and edges, brilliant light effects, vibrant color, and overall unity. My primary focus has been still life painting, as it is "the best way

Not Your Average "Paint and Sip" Class, located in Cincinnati, Ohio and surrounding areas, offers a unique and personalized experience for art enthusiasts. Locally owned and boasting an LGBTQ+ friendly atmosphere, they provide a variety of classes tailored to meet individual needs, including Focused Fridays, date-night, and corporate events. Their studio, equipped with a complimentary full bar, pulses with a vibrant energy and their experienced host, possessing a degree in art education and a 20-year stint in high-end bartending, ensures an unforgettable experience for all attendees.