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The Best Painting Tutors in Irvine, CA

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Ashlesha K.

70/hour

Irvine, CA

Masters in fine art

4.7 (10)

33 hours tutoring

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

A great Figma consultant

I worked with Ashlesha to clarify some functionalities in Figma, and she was very thorough and accessible. She walked me through each step and was incredibly patient in helping me navigate our shared screen. I really needed to con... - Deborah

Aldyn R.

79/hour

Near Irvine, CA

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

5.0 (192)

380 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, and more. I have painted in a variety of styles from realistic to...

Amazing Teacher!!

Aldyn has been an amazing teacher with helping me with my painting project. She was so attentive and encouraging each lesson and always helped me improve. I highly recommend booking her for a session!! :-) - Justin, 2 lessons with Aldyn

Leslie S.

65/hour

Near Irvine, CA

Art Lessons, Art for Creativity, Painting, and Drawing

5.0 (322)

1,743 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, watercolor and any other type of paint. I am able to assist the...

Awesome teacher and person!

She helped me fix a painting in a class with an unavailable teacher. The conversation never stopped, and I felt extremely comfortable with her. I would 100% recommend her! - Alexandria

April E.

75/hour

Near Irvine, CA

Painter in Feature Animation Studios with 10+ Years of Instruction

5.0 (17)

83 hours tutoring

Painter with a wide array of experience in traditional media including Watercolor, Acrylic, Gouache and Oils. Artwork has been featured in galleries, film and television projects, and sold to private buyers. Experience teaching students both in one on one settings and in large workshops to further their skills and reach...

Diane G.

60/hour

Near Irvine, CA

30 years experience high school Art teacher!

5.0 (1)

18 hours tutoring

Response time: 18 minutes

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

David T.

60/hour

Near Irvine, CA

Fine Art Painting Tutor

5.0 (4)

30 hours tutoring

I have over twenty years of experience as a painter with a range of knowledge in a variety of mediums and painting techniques. I have in-depth knowledge of a variety of media such as oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, and silkscreen. Along with showing my work locally and internationally, I am a part-time...

Sonserae L.

60/hour

Near Irvine, CA

Disney Artist Alum,Photoshop,MAC Computer,Digital Art,Drawing,Painting

5.0 (147)

589 hours tutoring

I have a B.A. in Fine Art and Photography from Pepperdine University. I have been a Painter in Film and TV for over 20 years. I have been a Fine Art watercolor and oil painting teacher for both adults and children and a Professional Artist/Painter for over 30 years.

Awesome Tutor!!!

For ages, I have been struggling to learn digital painting on my own. 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 th... - Riana, 2 lessons with Sonserae

Nayer R.

65/hour

Near Irvine, CA

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

5.0 (6)

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 winner at two international Art shows and one of the 2013 exhibitor at The...

Maxi R.

75/hour

Near Irvine, CA

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

4.8 (23)

108 hours tutoring

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, acrylic, and watercolor. I can also paint on Photoshop and create...

Very Patient

I had known that Maxi is young. I had expected her to be a good teacher. She surprised me; she was excellent. She was very patient and very professional. I would like her as my teacher, for I would like to learn from her. Thank yo... - Pam, 8 lessons with Maxi

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Alana T.

45/hour

Practicing Artist & Art Teacher for 10+ years

5.0 (137)

371 hours tutoring

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 own artistic practice...

A Truly Exceptional Procreate Tutor

Working with Alana has completely transformed the way I use Procreate. As a published (self-taught) graphic novelist transitioning fully to digital comics, I thought I knew the app after six years of using it. One hour with Alana ... - Laurie, 4 lessons with Alana

Tiffany B.

175/hour

B.A. in Fine Arts, Major in Painting & 25+years of teaching experience

5.0 (1)

My paintings have been sold internationally and I have commercially licensed designs sold by numerous companies with a track record of proven success with sales. I am the world record holder for hosting the largest paint and sip...

Allison M.

50/hour

Credentialed Art and Photography Teacher with 10+ Years of Teaching

5.0 (582)

3,148 hours tutoring

Watercolors, tempera, and acrylic are my favorite kinds of paint! Received my B.A. in Art Studio with an emphasis in Printmaking in 1995 from California State University Chico. Now have my teaching credential in art through California State...

Amazing/Kind/Reliable/Smart

Allison has been a lifesaver through the entire online school process. She has made the process so much more tolerable for my son. I actually feel like he has done better than when he was actually in school. My son would tend to... - Nicoole, 274 lessons with Allison

Noah S.

65/hour

Art Teacher at Success Academies

5.0 (6)

27 hours tutoring

I developed original curriculum covering color theory, underpainting, plein-air painting, portraiture, and styles including Impressionism, abstraction, and still life. I have provided step-by-step instruction in painting techniques...

Deborah S.

45/hour

Portfolio Development - Painting

5.0 (861)

2,679 hours tutoring

I have a bachelor of fine arts from the Maryland Institute College of Art with a major in drawing and printmaking and a minor in art history. I focus on drawing in charcoal and pastel, and painting in oil and watercolor and have studied...

Katherine B.

45/hour

Masters of Fine Art Student and Comic/Manga Artist

5.0 (26)

91 hours tutoring

I am able to tutor watercolour painting. I do not specialize in acrylic or oil painting. I received my BFA from Arizona State University in 2011 where I learned watercolour painting and art skills. I worked at a vocational...

Allison S.

600/hour

Self-Taught Professional Artist Specializing in Watercolor and Oil

5.0 (166)

2,006 hours tutoring

Response time: 3 minutes

I can provide assistance ranging from advice on the use of specific watercolor and oil techniques to full instruction and step-by-step guidance in creating a painting of a specific subject.

Incredible, Highly-Experienced Physics Tutor

Allison tutored my daugher in Physics for an Ivy league post-bacc program. She is an exceptional tutor making even the most complex concepts accessible and understandable. She was able to create course content and practice prob... - Margaret, 29 lessons with Allison

Sarah M.

90/hour

Professional Artist, Painting, Drawing, Sculpting and More

Response time: 59 minutes

I graduated college with a minor in art studios with several of my art pieces being featured in galleries. Most of my knowledge lies in composition, colors, gouache and acrylics. If you are just starting out, or want to improve your skills, I am...

Amazing tutor, saved my ochem grade!

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

Paul H.

79/hour

3D and 2D Gaming and Cinematic VFX/CGI Tutor

5.0 (717)

2,987 hours tutoring

I have painted since I was 9 years old. I have studied Jaroslav Ježek Art and Painting Conservatory of Prague where I successfully absolved 8 years of study. Painting is the best thing I know all is based on my artistic...

Life-saver!!!

I was on the borderline of dropping this class, and Paul helped me finish my project in Blender and helped me understand Blender more than I had all semester. Literally saved my grade. Not only did he help me finish my work quickl... - Madeline, 5 lessons with Paul

Jay C.

65/hour

Blender, Adobe, Animation and Arts Teacher for STEM

4.9 (1259)

3,034 hours tutoring

I have been painting in several media since 1990 and my favorite is Water Color, but I also enjoy Acrylic, Oil and Pastels. There's also digital painting that can be done using PhotoShop and 3D software like Blender to...

Jay makes things happen!!

I am very grateful to Jay for helping me with an animation class that I was required to take but had no experience with. Jay is really easy to talk to and work with and I was really impressed with his patience, skill, high standar... - Micah, 7 lessons with Jay

Katie F.

99/hour

Working Oil/Acrylic Painter with an Eleven-Year Practice

5.0 (30)

138 hours tutoring

Response time: 31 minutes

I have painted in oil and acrylic for eleven years through my studio, Foulger Studios, working primarily in figurative impasto. I teach both media, covering ground and underpainting, color mixing, value structure, palette knife and impasto...

amazing guidance/ insight/ writer

Katie was incredibly thoughtful and helpful throughout the editing process for my. She helped me uncover the deeper story behind my personal statement while preserving my voice/ improving its structure and emotional impact. I walk... - Hamza, 2 lessons with Katie

Kellin S.

55/hour

Illustrator Specializing in Traditional and Digital Mediums

4.6 (14)

140 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 H.

60/hour

BFA with an Emphasis in Entertainment Art and Animation

5.0 (265)

1,130 hours tutoring

Lessons include acrylic, gouache, digital, watercolor, and pastels. I enjoy helping artists with color theory, composition, lighting, painting styles, design principles and elements, and workflow.

Aparna T.

80/hour

Painting

5.0 (60)

127 hours tutoring

I have painted in different mediums, from canvas painting of oil and acrylic, water painting, fabric paintings, wall murals, tile painting, floor paintings, pottery painting, digital painting...

Aparna is an absolutely phenomenal Hindi tutor!

Aparna is an absolutely phenomenal Hindi tutor! I had limited experience with Hindi before our lessons, and Aparna quickly assessed my knowledge and tailored our classes to be the best fit for me. Each lesson included alphabet let... - Atharv, 25 lessons with Aparna

Gayle B.

65/hour

Bachelor of FIne Arts in Drawing and Painting. Characters and Nature.

4.9 (80)

635 hours tutoring

Response time: 16 minutes

I have a BFA in Drawing and Painting. Although trained in oil painting the mediums I now prefer are acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, and collage. I love color and texture and line.

Gayle is experienced, professional and helpful!

Glad to have Gayle here. She is nice and helpful, she can understand and provide help for student not only from her professional knowledge but with her personal experience. Thank you, Gayle! - Nancy, 2 lessons with Gayle

Frances S.

125/hour

MFA in historic painting techniques and contemporary practices

5.0 (968)

3,825 hours tutoring

Thus, I help students meet their own goals, each realizing a different ambition through paint. In customized lessons, I teach painting from the following perspectives: -contemporary painting techniques like "process...

Great teacher

I am very glad that we found Frances to tutor my daughter, who is a high functioning autistic child, for painting and drawing. My daughter loves to draw and tends to use it to compensate her impaired ability of communication. Bu... - Lynn, 103 lessons with Frances

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