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With a Bachelor's in Fine Art, I have dedicated myself to teaching have always continued to grow my knowledge of the art fundamentals. I have 2 years of experience teaching and lean towards a more stylized drawing approach.
With a Bachelor's in Fine Art, I have dedicated myself to teaching have always continued to grow my knowledge of the art fundamentals. I have 2 years of experience teaching and lean towards a more stylized drawing approach.

I have over 10 years of experience in visual arts and have been taking art classes since fourth grade. Throughout my artistic journey, I have participated in multiple state and national-level art competitions and have earned...
I have over 10 years of experience in visual arts and have been taking art classes since fourth grade. Throughout my artistic journey, I have participated in multiple state and national-level art competitions and have earned...

I am a Lead 3D Artist with over 8 years of experience in Blender, digital art, and animation. I have guided students in building professional portfolios, completing academic projects, and mastering both beginner and advanced techniques. My...
I am a Lead 3D Artist with over 8 years of experience in Blender, digital art, and animation. I have guided students in building professional portfolios, completing academic projects, and mastering both beginner and advanced techniques. My...
Paul gave me an overview of 2D animation on Blender so I could feel comfortable navigating the software while completing my first Animation 101 assignments. He also made sure my submissions were top-notch by ensuring that I follow... - Troy, 31 lessons with Paul

Senior video producer from pre to posts for TV shows, commercials and social media content. Video production teacher and coordinator for over 10 years proficient in editing and animation. Art and style director for shows and clients...
Senior video producer from pre to posts for TV shows, commercials and social media content. Video production teacher and coordinator for over 10 years proficient in editing and animation. Art and style director for shows and clients...
Sahid helped me edit video with Adobe Premiere Pro. He worked around my schedule and was understanding of me. Flexible scheduling made my assignments easier to accomplish. He was friendly and knowledgeable about video production a... - Shintaro, 9 lessons with Sahid

During my time at OCSA, I was also Guest Artist and Art Education Teacher Assistant at the Orange County Educational Arts Academy working with middle school students My portfolio had been accepted to the following University art...
During my time at OCSA, I was also Guest Artist and Art Education Teacher Assistant at the Orange County Educational Arts Academy working with middle school students My portfolio had been accepted to the following University art...
Ethan is an extraordinary tutor who is timely, communicates well, and accommodates my daughter busy schedule. My daughter is Junior at Art college and she needs him help her animation concept & storyboard assignments. He is taking... - Fumiko, 3 lessons with Ethan

I have training in acting and performance through the Houston Academy for Dramatic Arts, with experience in stage and screen-based fundamentals including monologues and scene work. My background in English, marketing, and public speaking...
I have training in acting and performance through the Houston Academy for Dramatic Arts, with experience in stage and screen-based fundamentals including monologues and scene work. My background in English, marketing, and public speaking...
Kimberly G. has been absolutely amazing to work with! She has been teaching me TikTok and Facebook marketing, and I have learned so much from her. She is incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and takes the time to explain everything ... - Judy, 4 lessons with Kimberly

I have worked with Blender for over 5 years. I have used the program in my studios production pipeline to create awesome 3D works. I use it for Character Modeling, Animation, Physics and Particle systems, and much more. This is a great 3D program...
I have worked with Blender for over 5 years. I have used the program in my studios production pipeline to create awesome 3D works. I use it for Character Modeling, Animation, Physics and Particle systems, and much more. This is a great 3D program...
Michael is a great teacher and is not only knowledgeable but personable as well and I highly recommend that you try some sessions with him. I am a self-taught animator and Michael has really helped to fill in the gaps. Michael pro... - Arleen, 14 lessons with Michael

I was born and raised in South Korea, earning a bachelor’s degree in fine art and a master’s degree in Performing Arts Culture and Education. I have been teaching Art and English for more than 16 years for all age...
I was born and raised in South Korea, earning a bachelor’s degree in fine art and a master’s degree in Performing Arts Culture and Education. I have been teaching Art and English for more than 16 years for all age...
We are incredibly grateful for Youngkeun, who has been my daughter’s Korean teacher since 2021. What started as a fun hobby, driven by my daughter’s love for K-pop and K-dramas, has grown into a meaningful and rewarding journey th... - Maria, 372 lessons with Youngkeun

I have been teaching art at the college level for over 15 years. I've taught life drawing classes at the Art Institute of San Diego, CA. I also teach human anatomy sculpting classes where we use ZBrush to digitally sculpt the...
I have been teaching art at the college level for over 15 years. I've taught life drawing classes at the Art Institute of San Diego, CA. I also teach human anatomy sculpting classes where we use ZBrush to digitally sculpt the...
I had a somewhat advanced and complicated problem involving a character rig, weight-painting, and blendshapes in Maya and David was fantastic at helping me understand the problem and the solution. He not only took time to patientl... - Sarah

I am a graduate of the Art Institute of Boston, with a BFA in Fine Arts (drawing/painting) and minor in Art History. I work primarily as an artist, specifically a painter, as well as an art educator. I pursue my...
I am a graduate of the Art Institute of Boston, with a BFA in Fine Arts (drawing/painting) and minor in Art History. I work primarily as an artist, specifically a painter, as well as an art educator. I pursue my...
I had an amazing lesson with Alana. We quickly built a positive rapport, she accurately assessed my current skill level, and had a lesson prepared that was a perfect first step towards my goals in drawing. I cannot recommend her h... - Evelyn

Here to guide students in: -Portfolio Prep -Digital Art -Game/Film/Animation Concept Design -Drawing/painting fundamentals -Photoshop Basics and assistance -Blender foundations -Unreal Engine foundations Please feel...
Here to guide students in: -Portfolio Prep -Digital Art -Game/Film/Animation Concept Design -Drawing/painting fundamentals -Photoshop Basics and assistance -Blender foundations -Unreal Engine foundations Please feel...
Kirby has taught my son (15 years old) photoshop and basic drawing skills for the past 5 months. My son loved his lessons and learned so much! Kirby has lots of in-depth knowledge about the art world. He truly understands my son's... - Alex, 22 lessons with Kirby

I teach Adobe Photoshop with a focus on fashion design, textile and surface design, interior design, portfolio development, and other creative applications. I taught Photoshop for 12 years at the Art Institute of Indianapolis, where I...
I teach Adobe Photoshop with a focus on fashion design, textile and surface design, interior design, portfolio development, and other creative applications. I taught Photoshop for 12 years at the Art Institute of Indianapolis, where I...
Jo dean knows her stuff. She customized our lessons to exactly what I needed to know. Jo Dean also gave me homework that helps me progress between lessons. I love learning with her. - Robin, 8 lessons with Jo Dean

My work has been featured in multiple art galleries across the U.S, I have 10 years of experience teaching in both the arts and sciences. I have a great understanding of figure drawing, rendering, composition, anatomy, and more with...
My work has been featured in multiple art galleries across the U.S, I have 10 years of experience teaching in both the arts and sciences. I have a great understanding of figure drawing, rendering, composition, anatomy, and more with...
Sarah is genuinely such an amazing tutor. She's made organic chem 1 so much easier to understand, I would genuinely be so lost without her help. With her tutoring I was able to score a A on my first ochem exam! Ive had multiple le... - Paris, 22 lessons with Sarah

I also develop plugins designed in unreal blueprints that help make game development more accessible to new artists and developers. In short, I am uniquely positioned to help with both the game programming and game art side of unreal...
I also develop plugins designed in unreal blueprints that help make game development more accessible to new artists and developers. In short, I am uniquely positioned to help with both the game programming and game art side of unreal...
Highly recommend! I've learned Cinema 4D and am now learning Unreal Engine with Ben's help. He even provides follow-up after lessons sending over helpful videos he finds that he feels will further benefit you. - Bob, 36 lessons with Ben

...and Revlon, as well as freelance work doing portraits of people, pets and houses, logos, movie poster illustration, album art and packaging design....
...and Revlon, as well as freelance work doing portraits of people, pets and houses, logos, movie poster illustration, album art and packaging design....
He is good at solving my painting problems with good direction. He is easy to talk to. I am enjoying my painting sessions. He understands what I am trying to accomplish. - Jill, 2 lessons with Anthony

I expect my students to do their work within reasonable measures, yet a little out of their comfort zone, in order to expand in continual growth and acceleration. I have experience as a: - Graphic Designer - Art Director - Graphic...
I expect my students to do their work within reasonable measures, yet a little out of their comfort zone, in order to expand in continual growth and acceleration. I have experience as a: - Graphic Designer - Art Director - Graphic...
I came to Esther needing to reacquaing myself with Illustrator after almost a decade of not having to use it and never being taught the specifics in the first place. She has enhanced my understanding of its functionalities a great... - Taylor, 2 lessons with Esther

As the recipient of my high school’s "2025 Outstanding Art Student" award, I try and bring a unique, hands-on perspective to the study of Art History. I combine my practical knowledge of artistic techniques with the...
As the recipient of my high school’s "2025 Outstanding Art Student" award, I try and bring a unique, hands-on perspective to the study of Art History. I combine my practical knowledge of artistic techniques with the...
I took a chance signing up with a new tutor, but Jonah has been beyond exceptional!!! My daughter has been failing AP Government and getting ALL 50's on her tests. We should have hired Jonah long ago. From Day 1, he helped my c... - Annie, 5 lessons with Jonah

AP Art History instructor for over 15 years. 90% pass rate last year. Master's in Art Education.
AP Art History instructor for over 15 years. 90% pass rate last year. Master's in Art Education.
My daughter was wowed by Ms. K's great explanations and enthusiasm about art history. O The tutoring was valuable beyond words, and we were left with great material to review FIVE STARS!! - Kristin L.

Since those days I’ve learned a lot about photography, art & life. I have a BS in Psychology from Hobart College where I graduated with High Honors and received the Arthur Dove Memorial Art Award. My MFA is from the Hartford...
Since those days I’ve learned a lot about photography, art & life. I have a BS in Psychology from Hobart College where I graduated with High Honors and received the Arthur Dove Memorial Art Award. My MFA is from the Hartford...
Aric is knowledgeable, pragmatic and experienced additionally, and equally importantly, he’s a very good teacher. Even though I wasn’t quite sure of exactly what I needed to learn to progress in getting back to enjoying photograph... - Jeff, 14 lessons with Aric

I have a doctorate in Art History. My studies included an in-depth study of Art Theory and I have taught the subject numerous times on the college level.
I have a doctorate in Art History. My studies included an in-depth study of Art Theory and I have taught the subject numerous times on the college level.

I have been working professionally with Macintosh computers since 1995. My MFA in Art with a concentration in Photography and Digital Imaging was based exclusively on the Macintosh platform. I have taught the use of Macintosh computers and...
I have been working professionally with Macintosh computers since 1995. My MFA in Art with a concentration in Photography and Digital Imaging was based exclusively on the Macintosh platform. I have taught the use of Macintosh computers and...
I had my first lesson with Wes and he was so helpful and wonderful. The impetus for me seeking guidance on photography is some upcoming travel, and Wes not only offered me practical advice regarding taking pictures and handling f... - Kathleen

BA in Art History (University of Kansas), MA in Art History (Yale University)
BA in Art History (University of Kansas), MA in Art History (Yale University)
Before working with James, I had been studying for nine months for about eight hours a day. However, my LSAT score remained the exact same. I had also invested over $4,000 in an online program, and followed it strenuously only for... - Elizabeth, 41 lessons with James

I am committed to engaging students and providing a comfortable environment conducive to learning and self expression. For 3 years I worked for United Cerebral Palsy of Rhode Island's award-winning Adaptive Arts Program. I taught...
I am committed to engaging students and providing a comfortable environment conducive to learning and self expression. For 3 years I worked for United Cerebral Palsy of Rhode Island's award-winning Adaptive Arts Program. I taught...

I have over 5 years of experience in 3D modeling environments and props in Maya. I can take a model to full completion 3D Modeling ,UV mapping ,texturing into a game engine like Unreal Engine 4. I have experience Lighting and rendering in Maya....
I have over 5 years of experience in 3D modeling environments and props in Maya. I can take a model to full completion 3D Modeling ,UV mapping ,texturing into a game engine like Unreal Engine 4. I have experience Lighting and rendering in Maya....
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