https://nikagrusby.myportfolio.com/
Hi, I’m Nika! I am an interdisciplinary artist with a background in painting and drawing. I am currently pursuing a BFA at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
I have been tutoring students of all ages since since 2023 across a variety of 2D and 3D mediums. I specialize in teaching portraiture and figure drawing, working with students develop the ability to achieve likeness, proportionality and anatomical correctness.
Critiques are a large...
https://nikagrusby.myportfolio.com/
Hi, I’m Nika! I am an interdisciplinary artist with a background in painting and drawing. I am currently pursuing a BFA at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
I have been tutoring students of all ages since since 2023 across a variety of 2D and 3D mediums. I specialize in teaching portraiture and figure drawing, working with students develop the ability to achieve likeness, proportionality and anatomical correctness.
Critiques are a large part of regular sessions––I believe that thoughtful critique from fellow artists is crucial to artistic development. Through this feedback you will better understand your artistic strengths / weaknesses, as well as how to work towards your artistic goals!
Additional art teaching experience:
Art Director / Instructor, Jewish Community Center Greater Boston, Camp Kaleidoscope: I planned and taught hands-on art classes for children ages 4 to 14, developing engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans.
Intern, Green Star Movement: I lead student and volunteer group activities, and worked on the creation of bricolage mosaics with colleagues and community members.
Counselor, MassAudubon, Wild at Nature and Art Camp: I developed and implemented age-appropriate nature-based lessons and art activities.
Honors & Awards:
Finalist and Presenter at 2026 Biodesign Challenge Summit, Parsons School of Design and MoMA, 2026
Platinum Medal Recognition for Narrative, Concept, Context, and Reflection, Biodesign Challenge, 2026
SAIC Department of Contemporary Practices Outstanding New Artist Award for Artbash, 2025
Gold Key in Portfolio category, Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, Alliance for Young Artist and Writers, 2024
Certificate of Recognition, College of Visual and Performing Arts, UMass Dartmouth, Emerging Youth Artists and Designers, 2024
Honorable Mention, New Art Association Scholarship Awards, 2024
