Art has been at the center of my life for more than thirty years as a practicing artist, university professor, and museum educator. I hold an MFA in Painting and Sculpture from Columbia University and have taught drawing, painting, design, sculpture, and art history in universities, museums, community arts organizations, and private studios.
I believe every student can learn to draw. Whether you are picking up a pencil for the first time, preparing an art school portfolio, returning to art...
Art has been at the center of my life for more than thirty years as a practicing artist, university professor, and museum educator. I hold an MFA in Painting and Sculpture from Columbia University and have taught drawing, painting, design, sculpture, and art history in universities, museums, community arts organizations, and private studios.
I believe every student can learn to draw. Whether you are picking up a pencil for the first time, preparing an art school portfolio, returning to art after many years, or developing your own artistic practice, my role is to help you build confidence, strengthen your technical skills, and discover your own visual language.
My lessons combine observation, experimentation, and thoughtful guidance. Students learn how to truly see—developing an understanding of composition, light, color, form, and visual storytelling. Each lesson is tailored to the individual, with clear goals and practical exercises that encourage steady progress.
As a Teaching Artist with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), I have designed creative learning experiences for children, families, teens, adults, and older learners from many different backgrounds. This experience has taught me how to adapt my teaching to each student's interests, learning style, and goals.
I work with students of all ages and experience levels, including: beginning and intermediate drawing, painting and color theory, figure drawing, composition and design, sketchbook development, portfolio preparation for art schools and universities, college studio art support, creative coaching for practicing artists, and generative AI for artists, including creative prompting and integrating AI into an artistic workflow.
Whether your goal is to improve technical skills, prepare for college, develop a professional portfolio, or simply rediscover the joy of making art, I will help you build the skills and confidence to reach your goals.
I look forward to working with you.
