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Aldyn R. Fullerton, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Aldyn R.
79/hour

Fullerton, CA

B.A. in Art from UC Berkeley, 15+ Years of Teaching Experience

I graduated from UC Berkeley in 2007 with a BA in Fine Arts where I developed my painting style and techniques. I am experienced in painting acrylic, oil, water-based oil, natural/orgainc dyes and paints, mixed media,...

5.0 (184)
79/hour
367 hours tutoring

I graduated from UC Berkeley in 2007 with a BA in Fine Arts where I developed my painting style and techniques. I am experienced in painting acrylic, oil, water-based oil, natural/orgainc dyes and paints, mixed media,...

Naomi N. Claremont, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Naomi N.
36/hour

Claremont, CA

Abstract Painter and Illustrator with Gallery Experience

I have been painting my whole life, but I started my abstract acrylic painting journey about three years ago. I enjoy painting colorful, bright abstracts as well and character illustrations which require a more technical...

5.0 (45)
36/hour
220 hours tutoring

I have been painting my whole life, but I started my abstract acrylic painting journey about three years ago. I enjoy painting colorful, bright abstracts as well and character illustrations which require a more technical...

Monique B. San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Monique B.
45/hour

San Jose, CA

Professional artist in Anime and fashion-styled digital illustration

My anime and fashion-inspired work has been featured in juried exhibitions in New York, London, Amsterdam, and at TwitchCon. I focus on digital painting using Procreate. I enjoy helping aspiring artists bring their characters to life,...

45/hour
7 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 minutes

My anime and fashion-inspired work has been featured in juried exhibitions in New York, London, Amsterdam, and at TwitchCon. I focus on digital painting using Procreate. I enjoy helping aspiring artists bring their characters to life,...

Xenia J. Daly City, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Xenia J.
75/hour

Daly City, CA

Classically Trained Painter, Accomplished Architectural Designer

I started private art classes at age 9 in oil painting. I went on to help others through high school and college understand color mixing, brush techniques, and helpful tips for having an amazingly steady hand! (There's a stick...

4.3 (3)
75/hour
16 hours tutoring

I started private art classes at age 9 in oil painting. I went on to help others through high school and college understand color mixing, brush techniques, and helpful tips for having an amazingly steady hand! (There's a stick...

Maxi R. Norwalk, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Maxi R.
75/hour

Norwalk, CA

I'm a professional cartoonist with an MFA in Comics (:

I took a painting class as a prerequisite for my major. I have also taken an Arts an Crafts class for non-majors in order to learn the basics of art, especially in painting. I know how to mix colors and I can paint in oil,...

4.8 (23)
75/hour
79 hours tutoring
Response time: 22 minutes

I took a painting class as a prerequisite for my major. I have also taken an Arts an Crafts class for non-majors in order to learn the basics of art, especially in painting. I know how to mix colors and I can paint in oil,...

Benjamin P. Henderson, NV, available for online & in-person tutoring
Benjamin P.
115/hour

Henderson, NV

Former Working Artist/ Former Art Studio Teacher

Once a fixture at the outdoor summer galleries in the late '70's, I have painted at the professional level, having sold made-to-order landscapes and animal scenes in my local community, which was then Brooklyn. In the realm of...

4.9 (474)
115/hour
2,201 hours tutoring
Response time: 42 minutes

Once a fixture at the outdoor summer galleries in the late '70's, I have painted at the professional level, having sold made-to-order landscapes and animal scenes in my local community, which was then Brooklyn. In the realm of...

Angela A. Downey, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Angela A.
75/hour

Downey, CA

Art School Professor in digital and traditional painting

14 years experience teaching digital and traditional painting at the college level in the BFA degree program in Toy Design. I also teach drawing and painting to children ages 5-11 through the Otis College extension and youth summer...

5.0 (121)
75/hour
664 hours tutoring
Response time: 7 minutes

14 years experience teaching digital and traditional painting at the college level in the BFA degree program in Toy Design. I also teach drawing and painting to children ages 5-11 through the Otis College extension and youth summer...

April E. Brea, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
April E.
75/hour

Brea, CA

Animation Industry Veteran with Digital & Traditional Art Experience

I have used digital art software daily in my career and have experience with programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, Toon Boom and Live2D. I have taught students using digital tools as well as traditional art tools such as...

75/hour
16 hours tutoring

I have used digital art software daily in my career and have experience with programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, Toon Boom and Live2D. I have taught students using digital tools as well as traditional art tools such as...

Eric S. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Eric S.
65/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Learn to Paint Like a Professional in Few Easy Steps

I taught drawing and painting at a high school for 15 years and tutored at an art academy for 10 years. I've shown my art at multiple art galleries in Los Angeles. I run a local art collective for emerging artists.

5.0 (7)
65/hour
62 hours tutoring

I taught drawing and painting at a high school for 15 years and tutored at an art academy for 10 years. I've shown my art at multiple art galleries in Los Angeles. I run a local art collective for emerging artists.

Ashlesha K. Irvine, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ashlesha K.
70/hour

Irvine, CA

Masters in fine art

I have done a masters in fine arts, which includes painting photography as elective subjects.

4.7 (9)
70/hour
32 hours tutoring

I have done a masters in fine arts, which includes painting photography as elective subjects.

Ari S. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ari S.
105/hour

Los Angeles, CA

MFA in Drawing and Painting

I have teaching experience with beginning to advanced studio art classes in painting, drawing and printmaking as an assistant instructor at UCLA from Spring 2017 – June 2019. My passion is to offer students the opportunity to form a...

5.0 (9)
105/hour
72 hours tutoring

I have teaching experience with beginning to advanced studio art classes in painting, drawing and printmaking as an assistant instructor at UCLA from Spring 2017 – June 2019. My passion is to offer students the opportunity to form a...

Diane G. Corona, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Diane G.
60/hour

Corona, CA

30 years experience high school Art teacher!

I taught drawing and painting for 30 years, just recently retired and ready to work one on one to help improve your skills. I taught beginning, advanced, and AP studio. I can meet in person at a neutral location, or online

60/hour
16 hours tutoring

I taught drawing and painting for 30 years, just recently retired and ready to work one on one to help improve your skills. I taught beginning, advanced, and AP studio. I can meet in person at a neutral location, or online

Ligia V. Northridge, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ligia V.
35/hour

Northridge, CA

Bachelor's Degree in English with a Minor in Art

My minor in Visual Arts enabled me to broaden my painting horizons! I am comfortable teaching basic painting techniques with acrylic, and I love exploring what can be done with oil paint with students who like a good creative...

5.0 (37)
35/hour
432 hours tutoring
Response time: 14 minutes

My minor in Visual Arts enabled me to broaden my painting horizons! I am comfortable teaching basic painting techniques with acrylic, and I love exploring what can be done with oil paint with students who like a good creative...

Nayer R. Laguna Hills, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nayer R.
65/hour

Laguna Hills, CA

Nayer R. Graphic Design, Arts ,Persian Arts, Farsi Language

I am an Artist for about thirty years and I have a B.A. degree in Fine arts. I taught art "Drawing and Painting" for more than twenty years at levels from beginner to advanced, middle school to college students. I am an award...

5.0 (6)
65/hour
36 hours tutoring

I am an Artist for about thirty years and I have a B.A. degree in Fine arts. I taught art "Drawing and Painting" for more than twenty years at levels from beginner to advanced, middle school to college students. I am an award...

Kellin S. Pasadena, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kellin S.
55/hour

Pasadena, CA

Illustrator Specializing in Traditional and Digital Mediums

I am most familiar with watercolor, acrylic, gouache, and color pencils, but also have experience with graphite pencils, oil pastels, oil paints, and charcoal. For digital mediums, I have been drawing digitally since thirteen and am fluent...

4.4 (10)
55/hour
97 hours tutoring

I am most familiar with watercolor, acrylic, gouache, and color pencils, but also have experience with graphite pencils, oil pastels, oil paints, and charcoal. For digital mediums, I have been drawing digitally since thirteen and am fluent...

Katherine V. Manhattan Beach, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Katherine V.
80/hour

Manhattan Beach, CA

Painting style varies between abstract design and illustration

I once taught Illustration at a university, before returning to the world of corporate design and advertising. I've used oil paints, acrylics, gouache, airbrush, and watercolor. Currently, I'm expanding my painting...

4.7 (58)
80/hour
191 hours tutoring

I once taught Illustration at a university, before returning to the world of corporate design and advertising. I've used oil paints, acrylics, gouache, airbrush, and watercolor. Currently, I'm expanding my painting...

Malachi M. Lemoore, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Malachi M.
35/hour

Lemoore, CA

Digital Painter with traditional drawing skills

I have done countless years of study in traditional mediums and applied those skills to the digital pallet. I have produced a digital painting for a charity event, and for a gift for a birthday present. I continue to develop my observation...

5.0 (291)
35/hour
994 hours tutoring

I have done countless years of study in traditional mediums and applied those skills to the digital pallet. I have produced a digital painting for a charity event, and for a gift for a birthday present. I continue to develop my observation...

Richard R. Las Vegas, NV, available for online & in-person tutoring
Richard R.
50/hour

Las Vegas, NV

Experienced and Uniquely qualified Art and Guitar Tutor

One-hundred percent self-taught and proud of it, as far back as I can remember I have always loved to draw and paint, and with my talent, I have been able to enjoy the rewarding feeling of sharing that passion with others through my...

5.0 (13)
50/hour
18 hours tutoring

One-hundred percent self-taught and proud of it, as far back as I can remember I have always loved to draw and paint, and with my talent, I have been able to enjoy the rewarding feeling of sharing that passion with others through my...

Leslie S. Mission Viejo, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Leslie S.
65/hour

Mission Viejo, CA

Art Lessons, Art for Creativity, Painting, and Drawing

I have a bachelor's degree in fine arts and have been painting ever since college. I enjoy instructing students in the ability to paint. I have taught a variety of techniques, using different mediums such as oil, acrylic,...

5.0 (303)
65/hour
1,640 hours tutoring

I have a bachelor's degree in fine arts and have been painting ever since college. I enjoy instructing students in the ability to paint. I have taught a variety of techniques, using different mediums such as oil, acrylic,...

Zsanine A. Burbank, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Zsanine A.
35/hour

Burbank, CA

Writing, Reading, Math, ESL, Special Education and More

I studied graduate fine art with a focus on studio art (painting). I've worked with watercolor, acrylic and oils. I can assist with technique using various materials and stretching and preparing canvas as well.

5.0 (2278)
35/hour
5,099 hours tutoring
Response time: 21 minutes

I studied graduate fine art with a focus on studio art (painting). I've worked with watercolor, acrylic and oils. I can assist with technique using various materials and stretching and preparing canvas as well.

Rick P. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rick P.
70/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Professional artist using different media

I have exhibited my paintings and artwork throughout the United States, and recently had an art exhibition at the RAND Corporation in Santa Monica, CA. I illustrate children's books, adult books, and have taught art to students of all...

5.0 (26)
70/hour
61 hours tutoring

I have exhibited my paintings and artwork throughout the United States, and recently had an art exhibition at the RAND Corporation in Santa Monica, CA. I illustrate children's books, adult books, and have taught art to students of all...

Sarah E. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sarah E.
45/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting & Drawing w 9 years teaching

My paint mediums are Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gauche, Digital and I specialize in painting anatomy and realistic rendering. I have been painting professionally for 15 years, and I have over 9 years teaching experience. I have...

5.0 (3)
45/hour
20 hours tutoring

My paint mediums are Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gauche, Digital and I specialize in painting anatomy and realistic rendering. I have been painting professionally for 15 years, and I have over 9 years teaching experience. I have...

Gina D. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Gina D.
50/hour

Los Angeles, CA

BFA at UTA, teaching watercolor and acrylic painting for 10+ yrs.

I’ve been painting for 40 years and teaching students for 10+ yrs. I teach acrylic and watercolor painting, beginning with drawing, color theory, different techniques to apply paint, glazes, and washes used to create dynamic...

5.0 (47)
50/hour
155 hours tutoring

I’ve been painting for 40 years and teaching students for 10+ yrs. I teach acrylic and watercolor painting, beginning with drawing, color theory, different techniques to apply paint, glazes, and washes used to create dynamic...

Catherine S. San Diego, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Catherine S.
65/hour

San Diego, CA

Study Skills Specialist Building Confidence and Independence

At UCSD, I majored in Visual Arts, completing upper division courses and critiques in painting taught by top artists in the field. I also have a strong understanding of art history, various techniques, and guiding natural ability.

5.0 (83)
65/hour
340 hours tutoring
Response time: 22 minutes

At UCSD, I majored in Visual Arts, completing upper division courses and critiques in painting taught by top artists in the field. I also have a strong understanding of art history, various techniques, and guiding natural ability.

Kenny M. Port Costa, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kenny M.
50/hour

Port Costa, CA

Traditional Drawing | Vector Art

Drawing has always been my passion since very early childhood. Since the 90's to the present, I am a working, community contributing freelance illustrator, graphic designer and exhibiting fine artist. My tutoring experience started in Bonn,...

4.9 (35)
50/hour
103 hours tutoring

Drawing has always been my passion since very early childhood. Since the 90's to the present, I am a working, community contributing freelance illustrator, graphic designer and exhibiting fine artist. My tutoring experience started in Bonn,...

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Jonathan is a professional artist. I enjoy my oil painting lessons from him. He has a vast knowledge of painting as well as a relaxed humor. Jonathan makes it easy to learn painting.
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2 Painting lessons

It didn’t matter how many tutorials or online videos I watched, nothing seemed to help. Then I tried reaching out to Sonserae for one-on-one tutoring. It was the best decision I ever made! Sonserae is very knowledgeable in Photoshop and digital painting. She is kind and patient with me to ensure I fully understand everything she’s teaching me before moving from one step to the next one. I would recommend her to anyone who wishes to learn digital painting. :)
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I had been looking for a painting tutor who speaks my language because it's easier to understand. I've met her 4 times by now, and my painting skills are getting better obviously. I had hated painting lessons until I met her! She is very patient, easygoing, and intelligent. She teaches me anything I want to know. She is not only a tutor for me but also a good friend now. I'll definitely continue learning from her to make a great artwork!!
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