Rustic Grove Fine Art

Rustic Grove Fine Art

5.0Exceptional(6 reviews)

About

I'm a self taught artist and teach children ages 8-18. I have been teaching children's classes at Peninsula Art Academy in Peninsula for 7 years and also private lessons at local libraries.

"Improve Your Skills" benefits the young budding artist who spends time drawing/sketching but is rewarding for the beginner as well. Young artists will be inspired by receiving instruction in gray scale, shading, blending, texture, and different techniques using a range of pencils. Composition, balance and perspectives will be taught with extended classes. I also offer abbreviated classes on Graphite Wash.

I love teaching kids. I homeschooled my children until they started high school. In recent years I taught children's art classes at Peninsula Art Academy and currently private classes at local libraries.


Highlights

Hired 3 times
1 employee
6 years in business
Serves Seven Hills , OH

Payment methods

Cash, Check, Venmo

Specialties

Experience level

No experience, Beginner, Intermediate

Painting type

I can make recommendations, Watercolor

Painting medium

I can make recommendations, Traditional canvas or paper, Watercolor art

Number of students

One person, Two people

Student age(s)

11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old

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maggi M.

She is very knowledgeable and laid-back enough for me to understand and go at my pace
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November 11, 2021
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Michael G.

My art teacher lets me learn at my own pace without ever hurrying me through to another lesson.
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September 15, 2021

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Lily S.

Donnas experience with a broad range of mediums and techniques combined with her personable and encouraging manner creates an environment for the budding artist to flourish. The extensive hands-on work and close instruction by her thrilled my daughter and helped her grow significantly in her particular interests.
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February 07, 2019

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Lisa W.

Donna helped my daughter with fundamental skills & techniques necessary for serious artists. Other art classes were disappointing because they ended being more craftsy. Donna provided exactly what we were looking for and witnessed my daughters talent grow!
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January 28, 2019

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Anne M.

Donna is very knowledgable in the areas of photography and drawing. Plus she provides a comfortable yet creative environment for children of all ages to explore their own interest in artistic techniques. My high school student gained so much insight and encouragement from Donna.
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January 25, 2019

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Kerri D.

Donna is so good with the kids, and an excellent teacher.
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January 24, 2019

Frequently asked questions

Students are asked to bring a few samples of their work to the first class so I can assess where their strengths are and what are their subjects of interest in drawing/painting.  I work alongside the students completing the same exercises for the majority of the time spent with them. This causes them to feel less intimidated and self-conscious.
I'm a self-taught artist, except for taking several art classes in my high school years, I've utilized tutorial books.
Classes are 1 1/4 hr. and $40 for private classes scheduled 2x/month. The extended time is more beneficial than a shorter ending time that interrupts the instruction.
I taught homeschool groups several years ago. After being a volunteer and local artisan at the Peninsula Art Academy, I was encouraged to teach adult and children classes. My desire is teaching children since I started drawing at a very young age and see the benefit of the classes I teach if I would've had this instruction. Parents are excited about what they see their children accomplishing.
Students ages 8-20 of all backgrounds and skill levels. I've also had students who are pursuing an art degree.
The annual Akron Art Expo.
Know what your objectives are along with the instructor's approach to see if it may be a good fit.
I tell my students that no question is to unimportant to ask and inquiring is a positive sign they want to learn.

Services offered

Painting
Drawing