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Online Art Teacher, 15 years experience, helping guide your passion!
Alana T.

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Hello! My name is Alana Tashjian. I graduated in 2007 from the Art Institute of Boston, studying Fine Arts and Art History. Since then, I have been a licensed art educator (MDESE Certified) for over 15 years for all ages: adults, teens, kids, and everyone in between. Currently I teach adults and highly motivated teens. The goal is always for my students to start making art as a regular practice, learning artist's fundamentals & the process behind creative thinking, and creating work they can...

Hello! My name is Alana Tashjian. I graduated in 2007 from the Art Institute of Boston, studying Fine Arts and Art History. Since then, I have been a licensed art educator (MDESE Certified) for over 15 years for all ages: adults, teens, kids, and everyone in between. Currently I teach adults and highly motivated teens. The goal is always for my students to start making art as a regular practice, learning artist's fundamentals & the process behind creative thinking, and creating work they can be proud of. During my last two years teaching AP Art, I have sent many of my high school age students off to top art universities across the US, including RISD, SAIC, UCLA, SCAD, Columbia, and more!

I am open for online classes in many areas, such as:
- Project-based technical modules tried & tested in my own artwork and classroom, including: Sketching fundamentals, charcoal drawing, watercolor painting, digital art (Photoshop, Procreate), figure drawing & basic anatomy, portraiture, acrylic painting, animal sketching, design fundamentals, etc.
- A class customized to your own needs: What do YOU want to learn about art?
- One on one art consultations: How best to improve your artwork that you are in the midst of creating? (Includes digital Paint-Over and critique)

* Ages: On this platform, I prefer teaching teens (12+) through adults, those who are serious about improving their art skills while enjoying a fun and positive online classroom environment. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions, or think we might be a good match!

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Education

The Art Institute of Boston
Fine Art
  • Licensed teacher

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $45
  • Rate details: Cancellations: 6+ hours in advance: No problem! Between 3-6 hours: 50% class fee Under 3 hours: 100% class fee Thanks for understanding! Contact to discuss group rates (e.g. company learning).
  • Lesson cancellation: 6 hours notice required

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Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop

- Using Photoshop and making digital art pretty much since it came out! I know the program almost backwards and forwards. - Teaching digital art classes online for the last 3 years. - These days I create most of my digital paintings using Procreate for the iPad, which has many similarities to PS.
Art Theory

Art Theory

13+ years teaching Art & Art Theory
Drawing

Drawing

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, as well as an art educator. I pursue my own artistic practice every day! I have been teaching art professionally for over 10+ years including around 6 years with my own classroom environment. During my most recent two years in the classroom teaching AP Art, I have sent many of my high school seniors off to top art universities across the US, including Parson's, RISD, SAIC, Pratt, to name just a handful.
Painting

Painting

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 every day! I have been teaching art professionally for over 10+ years including around 6 years with my own classroom environment. During my most recent two years in the classroom teaching AP Art, I have sent many of my high school seniors off to top art universities across the US, including Parson's, RISD, SAIC, Pratt, to name just a handful.
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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 proved me wrong... in the best way possible. I chose her because of her great energy in her intro video, but her knowledge and teaching ability go far beyond that. She offered insights and tools I didn’t know I needed, showed me how to integrate other apps and resources, and helped me to unlock the full power of the app. Everything she shared was immediately useful and tailored to my creative goals. I don't think it's overstating things to say that this may have been the most valuable hour I’ve ever spent on my artistic development. She’s a rare gem of a teacher and I can’t recommend her highly enough!

Laurie, 4 lessons with Alana

Knowledgeable tutor with excellent communication skills

Alana is an amazing tutor and she is also a visual artist. She is extremely patient, experienced and able to adjust her teaching to meet me where I am at. Alana has helped me create digital art on Procreate that feels very in sync with style of making collage works on paper. I have learned so much from her and since one hour sessions fly by, I’ve switched to 90 minute sessions. Excited to continue to learn more from her!

Heather, 5 lessons with Alana

Very knowledgeable and clear tutor.

Alana was very knowledgeable about the software I am working with, was quick to analyze the issues that were giving me concern, and equally quick to resolve them. I was very impressed by her tutoring skills and recommend her without hesitation to anyone seeking guidance in this area.

Clyde, 7 lessons with Alana

Very knowledgeable and clear tutor.

Alana was very knowledgeable about the software I am working with, was quick to analyze the issues that were giving me concern, and equally quick to resolve them. I was very impressed by her tutoring skills and recommend her without hesitation to anyone seeking guidance in this area.

Clyde, 7 lessons with Alana

Outstanding and knowlegeable!

I am starting sketching again after a long time. Alana is great, knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging. I am thrilled I selected her. I look forward to working with her as I relearn drawing. I highly recommend her.

Peter, 36 lessons with Alana

Amazing teacher

Alana is an amazing teacher!! She helped me understand different concepts of colors I was having trouble with and how to really apply color concepts to my own artwork.

Antonio, 1 lesson with Alana

Unparalleled!

Alana is a pro in every way. She knows how to teach and she’s super competent in the tech aspects that make the lesson go smoothly. Personable, approachable and fun. My best teacher experience on Wyzant by far.

Susan, 34 lessons with Alana

Amazing experience!

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 highly enough!

Evelyn, 1 lesson with Alana

Knowledgeable procreate tutor

Alana offered me tons of useful tips on how to use Procreate and told me about sites where I can find resources. She’s also patient and upbeat and a talented artist. I’m completely new to this app but felt more confident after this lesson.

Phoebe, 1 lesson with Alana
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