Drawing Or Painting Lessons

Once I understand a student's needs, I will help them in mastering the techniques of making good composition and technique.  I have worked with a large assortment of media - pencils, colored pencils, charcoal, pastel, oil pastel, gouache, oil and acrylic paints. 

I hold a BFA in Drawing with a minor in Painting from The University of Akron (1985).

Regarding children, I have had training in working with children on the autism spectrum.  My own son is high functioning.  Art provides a non-competitive activity for these children to express themselves.

I was asked to teach 2-D Design at the University of Akron one semester as a last-minute fill-in.  I loved it!  This was the year 2001, although I had always taught off and on since 1985.  After that semester, I started my own program teaching children and adults in Stow, including a summer camp program!

I have worked with students of all ages and all skill levels.  As I mentioned before, I have experience working with children on the autism spectrum (as well as other learning needs).

While one on one may be most convenient, I find that a small group is best.  A group of students tends to generate a creative energy in the room, and a student gets additional lessons and perspectives by noting my interraction with another student's painting/drawing issues.

I am quite fond of attending the lectures at the Cleveland Museum of Art on a regular basis.  Continuing self-education is always so important!

I would advise looking at the art teacher's background and resume.  Many people call themselves artists and bad habits learned from these individuals are very hard to change.