Q & A About Art Instructions
Questions and Answers for Students seeking Art Lessons 
 What is your typical process for working with a new student?

My process is to teach students the fundamental concepts of drawing and painting fine art and give them assignments and exercises that reinforce these fundamental concepts.


What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

I received a Masters of Fine Art from the Academy of Art University in 2012. 
I have been an Instructor at Bucks County Community College teaching both drawing and painting classes since 2019.
I was a Grumbacher Art Instructor certified in drawing and painting for Michaels in 2017.
I conducted various workshops classes for Artists of Yardley (AOY), Artists of Bristol (AOB) and Artsbridge from 2013 - 2014.

Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.

The price will vary depending on the age of the person and the subject matter that are being taught. I usually supply the materials for the class, so the cost of materials for a drawing class would differ from a painting or pastel class.

How did you get started teaching?

After I relocated from Washington, DC to Bucks County, PA, I started teaching group lessons and workshops at Artists of Yardley (AOY), as well as private art lessons to students in the area.

What types of students have you worked with?

I mainly have been working with adults who are beginner to medium range artists. Some students are looking to have fun creating art. Other students want to become better artists so their artworks can be accepted in upcoming art shows and exhibitions in their areas where they live.

Describe a recent event you are fond of.

I visited Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton Township, New Jersey. It is a 42-acre sculpture park and museum and has over 240 large-scale contemporary sculptures from all over the world. Several of the sculptures in the park inspired my oil paintings, "Stone Faces" and "The King". 

What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?

Look at the teacher's academic and teaching credentials, years of experience as an artist, and membership in arts organizations. Look at the types of artworks on the teacher's website. Call and talk to the teacher first, if possible, before hiring the teacher.

What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?

Why do you want to take drawing or painting art lessons? What do you want to achieve by taking these art lessons? Are you a beginner seeking to become a better artist? Are you more advanced and seeking to become an expert? Is there any particular area that you would like to explore and gain more knowledge of, such as portraitures or landscapes?
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