About
I have 25 years teaching experience at a Blue Ribbon School in Ashburn. I've recently retired to open up and art gallery//scchool in Leesburg with my daughter, Kaeley Boyle. Kaeley is an internationally showing artist with a BFA from Penn State University and an MFA from The School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University in Boston, Ma.
We believe that everyone is capable of learning to make Art when instructed properly. Art is not a mystery that only a few are capable of creating. Art is creativity stimulated by imagination and formed with a skilled tool set. “ Creativity is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, giving birth to evolution.” Albert Einstein
I enjoy watching the progression my students make and seeing the moments when they realize what they're capable of.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
We would first need to assess the ability level in order to cater to the students needs. After assessing the ability level we would move on to see what areas we could help improve the most technically whilst still encouraging the student to expand their creativity.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Between the two of us we have ...
2 x Bachelor of Fine Arts
Master of Fine Arts
25 years teaching experience
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$50/hr
What types of students have you worked with?
All Ages and talent ranges from 4-74
+
Elementary to established, showing artists.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Find someone that knows deeply about art history, color theory, and how to apply proper techniue to unlock your most creative capacity.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What they really want from the class. i.e. specific skills, ideas, knowledge about mediums etc.