Beginner Art Tutor – Life Drawing & Digital Art Lessons - Ruislip - Private lessons

Beginner Art Tutor – Life Drawing & Digital Art Lessons

From 44 C$ /h

A great artist should be able to draw a wide variety of subjects with confidence and creativity. This includes drawing people with accurate features and expressions, creating beautiful landscapes with depth and detail, and illustrating flowers with delicate shapes, textures and natural beauty.

Good drawing skills come from careful observation, understanding proportion, practising shading and using lines effectively. Whether drawing portraits, countryside scenes, buildings, plants or flowers, a skilled artist should be able to bring each subject to life and develop their own creative style.

With regular practice, students can improve their drawing techniques, build confidence and learn how to create artwork they are proud of.

Extra information

Bring your Laptop and a Sketchbook

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Uxbridge, UK

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About Me

My name is Depika Kakkar, and I am passionate about art, drawing and helping others develop their creativity. I enjoy drawing a wide variety of subjects, including people, portraits, landscapes, buildings, plants and beautiful flowers.

I believe good drawing comes from careful observation, patience and regular practice. I enjoy working with proportion, shading, detail and different drawing techniques to bring each subject to life.

As an artist and tutor, I want to help students build confidence in their drawing skills, develop their own creative style and enjoy the process of creating artwork. Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to improve your existing skills, I aim to make learning art enjoyable, encouraging and easy to follow.

Education

BA Graphic Design – Metropolitan University, 2018

Studied Graphic Design with a focus on drawing, visual communication, composition, colour, illustration and digital design.

Experience / Qualifications

I am a qualified and experienced Art Tutor with a BA in Graphic Design from Metropolitan University, completed in 2018.

I have experience teaching art and creative subjects, including drawing, sketching, portraits, landscapes, flowers, shading, colour, composition and digital art. I have been teaching since 2019 and enjoy helping students develop their skills step by step.

My lessons are suitable for beginners and students who want to improve their existing drawing abilities. I use a patient, friendly and supportive teaching style, helping each student build confidence, creativity and their own individual artistic style.

My Graphic Design background also allows me to support students who are interested in digital creativity, visual design and illustration.

Age

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)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Hindi

Skills

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

At teacher's location and via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Hello,
I hope you are well.

If any of you would like to bring more art into your life, let me know. Relaxed, one to one drawing/painting sessions (depending on your level of experience) based on Right Brain Hemisphere techniques which enable everyone to simply relax and draw/paint.

I have teaching experience (courses, workshops, private lessons) from London, Belgium and Czech Republic. Also, can assist with preparation for GCSE in Art.
If you would like to know more, please get in touch.

I am very looking forward to hear from you.

Art is a creative activity of human skills and creativity such as sculpture, painting, literature, dancing, music to mention but a few.
These activities has over the years been used to demonstrate man’s ability to pass down testimonies stories from one generation to another, As well as historic activities.

I would like to use my experties in art to help people who wanted to be better at their drawing as hobby or other purposes. Feel free to ask any questions. I am vaccinated and farely careful. I hope to meet student in person for this job if you guys are ok. Thank you.

I can teach watercolour, pen or pencil drawings, ink paintings. and etc.

"Who knew gaining experience as an actor and experiencing performing in a dramatic fashion could be done with such quick results, passion and fun. Why didn't I start earlier? In saying that it might just be him."

As a teacher, course leader and facilitator, I have taught all ages for over 20 years. Whether it's primary school children on a Saturday wanting fun games and dramatic exercises building confidence and dramatic experience or professional actors preparing for a series regular, my skills are hard to match. Still a professional actor at the cutting edge of the business, my experience remains invaluable and I still enjoy sharing it and passing it down.

In this class we will explore drawing through a series of therapeutic art and mindfulness exercises. This class is designed to encourage students to free the mind of judgement and explore the realms of unpredictability and subconscious creation.

You will be lead through simple techniques of mark making, pattern and experimental drawing with a focus on breathing and sensation. As well as drawing to music, poems and film, we will be taking a look at a few artists who have worked within the realms of the abstract drawing and the subconscious.

The aim of this class is to quieten our conscious mind and place our thoughts completely in the present, in turn creating a deeper connection with ourselves and the world around us.

Approaching our creativity can be intimidating or even frightening at times if done without some confidence in basic skills or a driving and canalised inspiration. This class aims at addressing the development of both allowing the students to express themselves with ease and satisfaction.

The program is structured following the needs of the student. Each of them though will develop a well-grounded and consisted understanding of several mediums. From drawing with pen, ink or charcoal to painting with watercolour, oils or acrylics. Once a discrete mastery of the medium has been reached the students will find themselves capable of bending the potentialities of the technique to express themselves freely.

It is not my interest to teach the impeccable technique, but rather to empower the students with simple and clear tools so that they might fluidly use them intuitively and with confidence.

My goal is to transmit and share what I have learnt by the side of artists and illustrators in Rome, New York and London and through my personal research. I strongly believe the direct human connection between teacher and student is key in the learning process.

Are you a new aspiring artist trying your hand at creating artwork for the first time?
Or do you want to improve your skills with valuable advice on your practice perhaps in preparation for a course of study or to perfect your technique?
Contemporary art offers a wide range of possibilities and mediums.
Through over eleven years of studying and practicing Fine Arts, I have acquired a deep love and appreciation for traditional art techniques such as traditional technical painting and drawing, and mixed media sculpting but also enjoyed experimenting with uncountable numbers of other unconventional media integrating them with contemporary languages.
My course will help you improve your skills or learn from scratch how to get drawings, sculptures and paintings according to your goals.

dennis parker autumn 2023 art classes

Harrow Arts Centre, 171 Uxbridge Road, Hatch End, Middx HA5 4EA

9.30 – 11.30 am 10 weekly classes

For all levels from beginners to advanced with a mind open to exploring the wonder of the creative process

For those painting for pleasure as well as those working towards GCSE, A-level, degree or beyond!

A choice of working in any media including pencil, charcoal, pen and wash, watercolour, pastel, acrylic, oil, mixed media, print making etc (students are encouraged to explore all media eventually, especially acrylic, to maximise the scope of their creativity)

A chance to have fun exploring all styles of interpretation from realism to abstraction, with demonstrations in all techniques

Opportunity to develop and gain guidance on your portfolio for art college, degree and postgraduate courses

For all classes, themes are suggested – not obligatory – so if you have other concepts you would prefer to explore you can do so instead, with Dennis’s help and guidance in navigating the creative process.

Having explored essential techniques and styles students are encouraged to create inspiring and original work from their own references, such as observational drawings and photographs, rather than from magazine or internet images.

MONDAY Monday 25 September -- 11 December excluding 23, 30 October

Harvest Fruit & Vegetables

Drawing / Watercolour / Acrylic / Oil

An opportunity to develop your observational drawing and painting skills while exploring pictorial composition

TUESDAY Tuesday 19 September – 5 December excluding 24, 31 October

Autumn Woodland Studies

Acrylic / Pastel

An ideal class for beginners with no previous painting experience. We start with controlled colour mixing via three primary colours, then progress to a variety of exciting colour applications and techniques to develop confidence and produce expressive and atmospheric studies

WEDNESDAY Wednesday 20 September – 6 December excluding 25 October, 1 November

Close-up: Butterflies

Pencil / Pastel / Pen & Wash / Mixed Media

An opportunity to explore drawing and painting these elusive colourful and iridescent visitors from your own photos

THURSDAY Thursday 21 September – 7 December excluding 26 October, 2 November

Atmospheric Autumn Landscapes

Acrylic /Mixed Media

An ideal class for beginners with no previous painting experience. We start with controlled colour mixing via three primary colours, then progress to a variety of exciting colour applications and techniques to develop confidence and produce expressive and atmospheric studies

FRIDAY Friday 22 September – 8 December excluding 27 October, 3 November

Silky Milky Waterfalls

Drawing / Watercolour / Acrylic / Mixed Media

Explore the movement, turbulence and shifting patterns of cascading water. Consider adjusting slowing shutter speed when shooting these to create the desired silky milky effect

Current students have priority until 30 June 2023

______________________________________________________________________________________

dennis shaping air - photoshoots with photographic model / ballerina

Within a small group, a unique opportunity to have a private photoshoot with an experienced photographic model/ballerina with the added dimension of professional photographic lighting. Artists wishing to explore the aesthetic of classical life poses, the fluidity of dance/movement and more unusual physically demanding short term photographic poses will be guided through the alchemy of photo composition using light, angle and shadow. Studio lighting, in tandem with filters and reflectors, enables us to explore ‘in-camera:’ framing a shot, perspective, subtleties and nuances of colour playing on the human form, plus the impact of angle and degree of light and shadow (chiaroscuro). Essential knowledge of your own camera, whether it is compact, bridge or DSLR, includes how to access: shutter priority, aperture priority, ISO and exposure compensation, to maximise the potential of the shoot.

I'm a graduated Civil Engineer with a First Class honors degree from Kingston University and currently doing my masters in Environmental Management at the same university. I used to tutor my neighborhood kids while i was prepping my GCSE O'/Ls and A/Ls (Math stream).
I've a working experience in the civil engineering field from 2015 - 2023.

I can offer regular feedback on the development of your artistic practice. I can also provide technical training, my specialty being painting. I will help you find your personal style, giving you the necessary space to achieve it, as it's important that it comes from you.

I will share with you all my knowledge on contemporary art and its norms, whether you wish to work with institutions, sell paintings, or collaborate with other artists.

I am a practicing artist who regularly exhibits around the world. Passionate about teaching, I have been a Fine Arts tutor for over three years at several major London universities (Goldsmiths, Camberwell and Turps).

I also have two years experience teaching arts with teenagers with autism.

My name is Hugo, I am a passionate artist and educator based in the vibrant city
of London. With a background in sculpture, painting, and drawing, I've had
the privilege of delving into the world of art both as a creator and as a
mentor. As an experienced tutor, I'm excited to share my knowledge and
artistic journey with you. We will work on your skills from the ground up or pick up where you left before. Every lesson is personalized to you and I can teach you any medium and material you want to learn. From oil and acrylic painting to even sculpture if you wish.

For the past eight years, I’ve worked as a technician and tutor at the Royal College of Art and UAL, supporting students in fashion, fine art, and product design with their Rhino and Blender projects.

Before that, I worked as a model maker, and now I’m focused on teaching and creating fine art.

Blender.
I offer instruction in creating detailed static renderings, producing digital models ready for 3D printing, and understanding Blender’s workflows for a professional finish.

Rhino.
I'll help you navigate Rhino’s precision tools, preparing your designs for 3D printing and CNC production with an emphasis on detail and accuracy.

Skill Building:
I can guide you through both foundational and advanced techniques in Blender or Rhino, ensuring you develop a strong understanding of the software’s tools and workflows. We'll focus on the areas that best support your creative goals, whether you're looking to create detailed models for product design, render static images for fashion concepts, or develop sculptures for fine art.

Project Development:
If you're working on a specific project, I can support you at each stage—from initial concept and digital modeling to preparing files for 3D printing or CNC fabrication. We'll explore ways to optimize your designs and troubleshoot technical challenges, ensuring your final output aligns with your creative vision.

Art is a means of expression for the mind. Through art, we are able to start to realise our dreams, imaginations and visions.

During this class, you will be guided on how to develop ideas into tangible objects which then aids you in communicating your dreams, imaginations and visions. The class also empowers you to be daring in your approaches through inviting you to test media, approaches and techniques.

I’m a passionate artist with a background in architecture, specializing in teaching drawing, sketching, and painting. My lessons combine technical skills like perspective and composition with creative exploration, tailored to each student’s style and goals. I aim to inspire confidence and creativity, helping learners unlock their full artistic potential.

Being able to bring into existence a beautiful art piece the exact way you perceive it is an exceptional feat. I specialise in the realm of realism and surrealism - and I would like to help others do the same.

In my classes, you will learn the basics of sketching realistic features of people, animals and locations. Building realism through different mediums and techniques, regardless of what level you are in this class will help you reach your realism ideals. No previous experience required, these classes are for anyone with personal artistic goals.

Hello,
I hope you are well.

If any of you would like to bring more art into your life, let me know. Relaxed, one to one drawing/painting sessions (depending on your level of experience) based on Right Brain Hemisphere techniques which enable everyone to simply relax and draw/paint.

I have teaching experience (courses, workshops, private lessons) from London, Belgium and Czech Republic. Also, can assist with preparation for GCSE in Art.
If you would like to know more, please get in touch.

I am very looking forward to hear from you.

Art is a creative activity of human skills and creativity such as sculpture, painting, literature, dancing, music to mention but a few.
These activities has over the years been used to demonstrate man’s ability to pass down testimonies stories from one generation to another, As well as historic activities.

I would like to use my experties in art to help people who wanted to be better at their drawing as hobby or other purposes. Feel free to ask any questions. I am vaccinated and farely careful. I hope to meet student in person for this job if you guys are ok. Thank you.

I can teach watercolour, pen or pencil drawings, ink paintings. and etc.

"Who knew gaining experience as an actor and experiencing performing in a dramatic fashion could be done with such quick results, passion and fun. Why didn't I start earlier? In saying that it might just be him."

As a teacher, course leader and facilitator, I have taught all ages for over 20 years. Whether it's primary school children on a Saturday wanting fun games and dramatic exercises building confidence and dramatic experience or professional actors preparing for a series regular, my skills are hard to match. Still a professional actor at the cutting edge of the business, my experience remains invaluable and I still enjoy sharing it and passing it down.

In this class we will explore drawing through a series of therapeutic art and mindfulness exercises. This class is designed to encourage students to free the mind of judgement and explore the realms of unpredictability and subconscious creation.

You will be lead through simple techniques of mark making, pattern and experimental drawing with a focus on breathing and sensation. As well as drawing to music, poems and film, we will be taking a look at a few artists who have worked within the realms of the abstract drawing and the subconscious.

The aim of this class is to quieten our conscious mind and place our thoughts completely in the present, in turn creating a deeper connection with ourselves and the world around us.

Approaching our creativity can be intimidating or even frightening at times if done without some confidence in basic skills or a driving and canalised inspiration. This class aims at addressing the development of both allowing the students to express themselves with ease and satisfaction.

The program is structured following the needs of the student. Each of them though will develop a well-grounded and consisted understanding of several mediums. From drawing with pen, ink or charcoal to painting with watercolour, oils or acrylics. Once a discrete mastery of the medium has been reached the students will find themselves capable of bending the potentialities of the technique to express themselves freely.

It is not my interest to teach the impeccable technique, but rather to empower the students with simple and clear tools so that they might fluidly use them intuitively and with confidence.

My goal is to transmit and share what I have learnt by the side of artists and illustrators in Rome, New York and London and through my personal research. I strongly believe the direct human connection between teacher and student is key in the learning process.

Are you a new aspiring artist trying your hand at creating artwork for the first time?
Or do you want to improve your skills with valuable advice on your practice perhaps in preparation for a course of study or to perfect your technique?
Contemporary art offers a wide range of possibilities and mediums.
Through over eleven years of studying and practicing Fine Arts, I have acquired a deep love and appreciation for traditional art techniques such as traditional technical painting and drawing, and mixed media sculpting but also enjoyed experimenting with uncountable numbers of other unconventional media integrating them with contemporary languages.
My course will help you improve your skills or learn from scratch how to get drawings, sculptures and paintings according to your goals.

dennis parker autumn 2023 art classes

Harrow Arts Centre, 171 Uxbridge Road, Hatch End, Middx HA5 4EA

9.30 – 11.30 am 10 weekly classes

For all levels from beginners to advanced with a mind open to exploring the wonder of the creative process

For those painting for pleasure as well as those working towards GCSE, A-level, degree or beyond!

A choice of working in any media including pencil, charcoal, pen and wash, watercolour, pastel, acrylic, oil, mixed media, print making etc (students are encouraged to explore all media eventually, especially acrylic, to maximise the scope of their creativity)

A chance to have fun exploring all styles of interpretation from realism to abstraction, with demonstrations in all techniques

Opportunity to develop and gain guidance on your portfolio for art college, degree and postgraduate courses

For all classes, themes are suggested – not obligatory – so if you have other concepts you would prefer to explore you can do so instead, with Dennis’s help and guidance in navigating the creative process.

Having explored essential techniques and styles students are encouraged to create inspiring and original work from their own references, such as observational drawings and photographs, rather than from magazine or internet images.

MONDAY Monday 25 September -- 11 December excluding 23, 30 October

Harvest Fruit & Vegetables

Drawing / Watercolour / Acrylic / Oil

An opportunity to develop your observational drawing and painting skills while exploring pictorial composition

TUESDAY Tuesday 19 September – 5 December excluding 24, 31 October

Autumn Woodland Studies

Acrylic / Pastel

An ideal class for beginners with no previous painting experience. We start with controlled colour mixing via three primary colours, then progress to a variety of exciting colour applications and techniques to develop confidence and produce expressive and atmospheric studies

WEDNESDAY Wednesday 20 September – 6 December excluding 25 October, 1 November

Close-up: Butterflies

Pencil / Pastel / Pen & Wash / Mixed Media

An opportunity to explore drawing and painting these elusive colourful and iridescent visitors from your own photos

THURSDAY Thursday 21 September – 7 December excluding 26 October, 2 November

Atmospheric Autumn Landscapes

Acrylic /Mixed Media

An ideal class for beginners with no previous painting experience. We start with controlled colour mixing via three primary colours, then progress to a variety of exciting colour applications and techniques to develop confidence and produce expressive and atmospheric studies

FRIDAY Friday 22 September – 8 December excluding 27 October, 3 November

Silky Milky Waterfalls

Drawing / Watercolour / Acrylic / Mixed Media

Explore the movement, turbulence and shifting patterns of cascading water. Consider adjusting slowing shutter speed when shooting these to create the desired silky milky effect

Current students have priority until 30 June 2023

______________________________________________________________________________________

dennis shaping air - photoshoots with photographic model / ballerina

Within a small group, a unique opportunity to have a private photoshoot with an experienced photographic model/ballerina with the added dimension of professional photographic lighting. Artists wishing to explore the aesthetic of classical life poses, the fluidity of dance/movement and more unusual physically demanding short term photographic poses will be guided through the alchemy of photo composition using light, angle and shadow. Studio lighting, in tandem with filters and reflectors, enables us to explore ‘in-camera:’ framing a shot, perspective, subtleties and nuances of colour playing on the human form, plus the impact of angle and degree of light and shadow (chiaroscuro). Essential knowledge of your own camera, whether it is compact, bridge or DSLR, includes how to access: shutter priority, aperture priority, ISO and exposure compensation, to maximise the potential of the shoot.

I'm a graduated Civil Engineer with a First Class honors degree from Kingston University and currently doing my masters in Environmental Management at the same university. I used to tutor my neighborhood kids while i was prepping my GCSE O'/Ls and A/Ls (Math stream).
I've a working experience in the civil engineering field from 2015 - 2023.

I can offer regular feedback on the development of your artistic practice. I can also provide technical training, my specialty being painting. I will help you find your personal style, giving you the necessary space to achieve it, as it's important that it comes from you.

I will share with you all my knowledge on contemporary art and its norms, whether you wish to work with institutions, sell paintings, or collaborate with other artists.

I am a practicing artist who regularly exhibits around the world. Passionate about teaching, I have been a Fine Arts tutor for over three years at several major London universities (Goldsmiths, Camberwell and Turps).

I also have two years experience teaching arts with teenagers with autism.

My name is Hugo, I am a passionate artist and educator based in the vibrant city
of London. With a background in sculpture, painting, and drawing, I've had
the privilege of delving into the world of art both as a creator and as a
mentor. As an experienced tutor, I'm excited to share my knowledge and
artistic journey with you. We will work on your skills from the ground up or pick up where you left before. Every lesson is personalized to you and I can teach you any medium and material you want to learn. From oil and acrylic painting to even sculpture if you wish.

For the past eight years, I’ve worked as a technician and tutor at the Royal College of Art and UAL, supporting students in fashion, fine art, and product design with their Rhino and Blender projects.

Before that, I worked as a model maker, and now I’m focused on teaching and creating fine art.

Blender.
I offer instruction in creating detailed static renderings, producing digital models ready for 3D printing, and understanding Blender’s workflows for a professional finish.

Rhino.
I'll help you navigate Rhino’s precision tools, preparing your designs for 3D printing and CNC production with an emphasis on detail and accuracy.

Skill Building:
I can guide you through both foundational and advanced techniques in Blender or Rhino, ensuring you develop a strong understanding of the software’s tools and workflows. We'll focus on the areas that best support your creative goals, whether you're looking to create detailed models for product design, render static images for fashion concepts, or develop sculptures for fine art.

Project Development:
If you're working on a specific project, I can support you at each stage—from initial concept and digital modeling to preparing files for 3D printing or CNC fabrication. We'll explore ways to optimize your designs and troubleshoot technical challenges, ensuring your final output aligns with your creative vision.

Art is a means of expression for the mind. Through art, we are able to start to realise our dreams, imaginations and visions.

During this class, you will be guided on how to develop ideas into tangible objects which then aids you in communicating your dreams, imaginations and visions. The class also empowers you to be daring in your approaches through inviting you to test media, approaches and techniques.

I’m a passionate artist with a background in architecture, specializing in teaching drawing, sketching, and painting. My lessons combine technical skills like perspective and composition with creative exploration, tailored to each student’s style and goals. I aim to inspire confidence and creativity, helping learners unlock their full artistic potential.

Being able to bring into existence a beautiful art piece the exact way you perceive it is an exceptional feat. I specialise in the realm of realism and surrealism - and I would like to help others do the same.

In my classes, you will learn the basics of sketching realistic features of people, animals and locations. Building realism through different mediums and techniques, regardless of what level you are in this class will help you reach your realism ideals. No previous experience required, these classes are for anyone with personal artistic goals.

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