Observational Drawing for all levels and ages (b/w & color)

From 30 C$ /h

Drawing courses with a unique approach. You'll be amazed at how quickly you level up!

For over 10 years, I have been developing a method that allows my students to learn observational drawing at record speed. Through pictorial and observational exercises, my students become adept at drawing *any and all* observational subjects in:
4 months with 1 day/wk classes at 4 hrs/day
2 weeks at 6 days/wk classes at 6 hrs/day

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Please choose one of the two courses:

>> OBSERVATIONAL DRAWING (B/W): If you don't know how to draw, pick this one. If you "know how to draw except for" portraits/perspective/etc, this is the best program for you too. (details below)

>> COLOR OBSERVATIONAL DRAWING: If you can draw anything from observation, but want to understand how color works, pick this one. If your goal is to make oil paintings and you already know how to draw, this is your program too. (details below)

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>> OBSERVATIONAL DRAWING (black/white) <<
For those who want to learn drawing or those who want to improve their drawing skills quickly

*Observational Drawing Topics*:
Line quality
Drawing the hand
Using negative space in drawing and in composition
Making strong compositions
Measuring sizes and angles
Drawing plants and furniture
Drawing the human figure
Shading methods
Drawing perspective
Drawing with light
Composing with light
Drawing the interior
Drawing the face, proportions
Drawing light and shadow
Portraiture
Materials used: Graphite, Charcoal, Markers/India ink, paper

Since this is a technique class, I recommend that you take at least 4 hours/week to be able to experience your improvement class by class. If you wish to take less hours, please note that with a 2 hours/day course, you will complete the program in 10-12 months, which will be caused by not gaining enough momentum during class time.

>> COLOR OBSERVATIONAL DRAWING <<
For those who want to learn color in representational art. Become skillful at using color in your works.

*Color Observational Drawing Topics*:
Basic color theory
Interrelationship of colors
Mixing colors
Composition with colors: Creating abstract drawings
Drawing the self-portrait
Drawing the nature-morte
Drawing interior/exterior architecture
Drawing plants and gardens
Materials used: Color pencils, soft pastels, photography, color paper

Please note that this course is designed for students who already Can do observational drawings. If you are unsure of your level, I recommend starting with the "Observational Drawing" program.

Location

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At student's location :

Around Montreal, 10, Canada

At teacher's location :

Montreal, QC H2L 3Z1, Canada

Online from Canada

About Me

* Dynamic, friendly, and experienced teacher
* Student-specific programs geared towards student goals
* Art and design is our playground! :)

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Education

MFA, Marmara University, 2010 - Painting and Drawing
Thesis: "Microtopias in Contemporary Artistic Practice and Production"

BA, Wesleyan University, 2005 - Studio Arts

Experience / Qualifications

20 years of teaching experience: Taught at Okan University before teaching at my own studio for 10 years. Currently, I also work as an interviewer for Wesleyan University, my alma mater, which offers me unparalleled insight into university acceptance process.

My success statistics are:
98% Total percentage of acceptances received (from all applications to date)
100% Total percentage of scholarships awarded (from universities that offer
scholarships)
100% Total university placement (of all students to date)

My past students have been accepted to these programs:
Architecture, Drawing, Game Design, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Industrial Design, Interactive Arts, Interior Design, Intermedia, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Video, Visual Arts

I have sent students to these countries:
UK, Italy, Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, France, Hungary, Czechia, Switzerland, USA

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

French

Skills

Drawing & sketching

Art

Studio art

Availability of a typical week

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New York

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At student's home

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Portfolio Preparation and University Counseling for Art and Design University Applications

40 C$ /h

I am an attentive, dedicated, and lively art teacher with 10 years of experience in portfolio preparation and university counseling.

I help students with:

• CREATING A WINNING PORTFOLIO:
Learn how to create ambitious, interesting works; how to take good photos of artwork; how to edit images with Adobe Photoshop; how to write smart, intellectual texts on your works; how to layout and design a portfolio with Adobe InDesign, typography, which works to include in which order for each portfolio (you should *never* send the same portfolio to all schools! :D).

• SCHOOL SEARCH AND UNIVERSITY COUNSELLING:
North American / European university recommendations (France, UK, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden,...); finding the right schools for you, finding and applying for scholarships. I also work as an interviewer for my alma mater; as such I can offer veritable insight into university application and acceptance process.

• UNIVERSITY APPLICATION SKILLS:
Interview preparation; emailing with universities; university-specific, personalized exam prep for European universities with on-location entrance exams, collecting the right recommendations; writing winning application letters/essays from first idea to final spellcheck

• TRANSFORMING STUDENTS INTO YOUNG ARTIST/DESIGNERS:
With individually-tailored, highly-effective programs that merge art skills with professional skills, my students transform from ‘learner’ to ‘young professionals’ in a matter of months.
>>> You will learn art skills including drawing, color skills, creating enticing/engaging compositions, experimentation and understanding of various artistic materials and techniques ([analog and digital] drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, video, animation, performance, interactive media...).
>>> You will also learn any supportive computer software skills you might need (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dimension, Premiere, After Effects, 3DS Max/SketchUp/Blender).
>>> You will create both major-specific projects and artwork that complements your major, to show you "have the right mindset" ;)
>>> Finally, with classes that focus on art history and philosophy, and you will learn how to write and talk about art and design projects, which will make you truly stand out.

My students transform into young designers/artists because of this well-rounded approach. This is why my success statistics are:
98% Total percentage of acceptances received (from all applications to date)
100% Total percentage of scholarships awarded (from universities that offer scholarships)
100% Total university placement (of all students to date)

To achieve the same success as the students before you: You need to come to classes and you need to do your homework. But if you do these two student basics, I promise I will get you into your dream school. Really :)

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Group Portfolio Preparation and University Counseling for Art and Design Universities (Group studio)

14 C$ /h

Meeting 3 days/wk for 4-hr lessons, Group Portfolio is for portfolio students who want to get serious and focus.

Group Portfolio provides the same program and personal attention as the regular private lessons, but in a small group setting for better prices.

For details of the program please view the private lesson page:
https://www.apprentus.com/en/private-lessons/montreal/art-music/art/portfolio-preparation-university-counselin

Diana

Hello! I am an active painter of the arts community in Montreal and I am ready to share my knowledge with younger generations. I teach in many areas of art, such as lead pencil drawing, charcoal, painting (acrylic, water, oil etc.), felt and more! I would teach the principles of perspective, proportions, the science of the colors of the mystery of still life or the movement of sketches. I move to your home, but it is necessary to envisage some external courses (landscape of the coffee of the corner, park of side, museum etc.)

NB: The painting of this profile was made by one of my students (Daisy) after only one year of learning with me!

Hello! I am an active artist in Montreal who wants to share her knowledge with younger generations. I can teach drawing in pencil, charcoal, with acrylic paint, watercolor, oil paint and much more! I will teach the principles of perspective, proportions, movements, color design etc. Lessons will take place in the city and will be taken into consideration (for observation of the surrounding coffee, parks, etc.).
NB: The painting of this profile (Daisy), after having only taught her a year!

Marion

Photography, video, manipulation of images and sounds of all kinds, robotics, circuit bending, programmed art, electronic music or web art ... these workshops will allow young and old to become familiar with the technologies that we surround while creatively exploring our relationship to the world. Adapted to the desires and needs of all, they can take different forms to match the personalities, favorite mediums, themes and interests of each.es (creation of synthesizers, welding, introduction to arduino, programming, javascript) , photoshop, audio and video recording, multidisciplinary creative workshops ...)

Graduate of the National School of Arts and Crafts in Paris in multimedia graphic design and a Bachelor of Visual Arts and Media at UQAM Marion works in the emerging digital art circuit. She presents her work in several venues in Montreal and is involved with Perte de Signal and the Eastern Bloc on an ad hoc basis. His committed and conceptual work revolves around poetics and feeds on themes such as the environment, nature, gender, data or even virtuality.

Céleste

Hello! I offer knitting and embroidery (cross stitch) classes for all ages.
Do you want to learn how to make clothes, accessories or other? I will teach you the basics, how to read patterns and help you with your projects.
Personalized plan and adaptation to the student's needs.

Arnaud

I offer training adapted to the profile and desires of the student, whatever their level of drawing.

Whether for initiation, entering a good school or even practicing out of desire and/or passion, I will support the student in their learning by passing on my knowledge and skills that I have accumulated during my course in classical drawing and concept art at the École Pivaut in Nantes.

Depending on the level and desires, the courses can range from a simple observation sketching session with graphite, to advanced perspective courses for the creation of characters, settings and/or objects in an environment. Through an introduction to painting, acrylic, watercolor or oil.

My versatile training will allow me to better understand the needs of the student and thus create a unique course based on the profile.

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