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Hyperrealistic and Expressive Contemporary Painting and Drawing: Oil, Acrylic, Pastel, Watercolors, Graphite, and Egg Tempera
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1. Beginners and Advanced contemporary Painting and Drawing course for all ages: Oil, Water Colors, Graphite and Pastel. Portrait painting/drawing, nude painting/drawing, still life and landscape. Old Masters painting technics, photorealism technics, expressionism, glazing and under-painting.
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  • Around Aarau, Switzerland
  • Around Zurich, Switzerland
  • Around Basel, Switzerland
  • Around Zug, Switzerland
  • Around Lucerne, Switzerland
  • Around Loerrach, Germany
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About Me
I am the lead mentor at "Profineart Studio Basel". Bachelor of Education, Certified Senior Art Educator.
Proficiency in Art History and Art Education. Proficiency in Oil Painting, Watercolors, Acrylic and Pastel Techniques, including Color Theory, Composition, Equipment Materials, and Brushwork. Experienced in Curriculum Development and Effective Classroom Management.
Working with students of varying skill levels and age categories. Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work with students. Ability to adapt teaching style to meet the needs of diverse learners. #painting #drawing #oil painting #acrylic painting #fine art #watercolors painting #contemporery art #icons #byzantine icons #oil #graphite #pastel #basel #switzerland #basel land #sketching
Education
Byzantine Iconography Studio Painting Study 2004 – 2007
Bachelor of Education, Certified Senior Art Educator 2007 – 2011
Master of Fine Arts – Fine Art Painting 2011– 2012
Full Stack Web Developer - Institute of Innovation & Technology 2023 – 2024
Experience / Qualifications
Throughout my career, I have had the pleasure of sharing my knowledge with students
of diverse ages and skill levels, guiding them through a range of subjects including Art History, Painting Techniques, Performance, and more.
Since 2012, I have been imparting my expertise in painting at my own distinguished School " Profineart Studio Basel": profineart.ch , where I provide personalized instruction through private lessons and intimate group classes for 2-5 students. I lead Painting Tutorials, Art History and Masterclasses, fostering a deep understanding of the artistic process.
Age
Infants (0-3 years old)
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
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Beginner
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30 minutes
45 minutes
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90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Russian
German
French
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The core of this mentorship focuses on capturing form, light, and subject matter—including human anatomy, portraiture, figure study, landscape, and still life. You will gain direct visual command over your subjects, learning to render seamless halftones and lifelike skin textures whether working from live studio setups, Old Masters, photographs, or en plein air.

Structured Layering & Classical Methods

To bring your vision to life, we build each piece through proven historical methods. You will start with structural underpaintings using charcoal, pastel, tempera, or oil, before advancing into multi-layered glazes (Old Masters technique) and expressive, direct Alla Prima painting.

Material Chemistry & Archival Craft

Finally, you will master the essential technical foundation required for museum-level durability. This covers everything from stretching custom canvases and selecting thread weights to preparing specialized gesso primers, controlling oil chemistry (linseed, walnut), and applying final archival varnishes.
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