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Paul H.

79/hour

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

5.0 (695)

2,899 hours tutoring

Response time: 52 minutes

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

Diane G.

60/hour

30 years experience high school Art teacher!

5.0 (1)

18 hours tutoring

Response time: 13 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

Jordan W.

55/hour

BFA degree in Fine Arts, I took many college level painting courses

5.0 (69)

464 hours tutoring

Response time: 4 minutes

I have been drawing and painting since childhood, and have been teaching professionally in a variety of school settings (private, public, charter, summer camps/workshops). I am currently also a practicing artist and paint mainly...

Gary W.

45/hour

Bachelor of Arts in Art Education with 30 Years Teaching Experience

5.0 (8)

24 hours tutoring

My training included oil, acrylic, and tempera. I taught painting for thirty years in the high school setting, with a focus on color theory and design. I specialize in oil painting on paper but also use canvas, hardboard and wood.

Maria O.

150/hour

Painting - Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor | Yale MFA | University Instructor

5.0 (10)

71 hours tutoring

I teach painting across oil, acrylic, watercolor... and have experience teaching a variety of painting courses for undergraduates and graduate students. My instruction emphasizes color, composition, and the development of a clear...

David J.

60/hour

Painting/Studio Art

5.0 (65)

287 hours tutoring

I am an internationally recognized artist. I have been exhibiting my drawings for the past 10 years. I have both a BFA and a MFA in studio art.

Frances S.

125/hour

MFA in historic painting techniques and contemporary practices

5.0 (967)

3,800 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

Kathleen S. K.

75/hour

Painter with Representational and Abstract teaching experience

5.0 (220)

767 hours tutoring

Response time: 21 minutes

I earned an MFA in painting. It is my passion and purpose! I owned a successful private art school where I taught painting. As a master painter, my work has exhibited in solo and group exhibits around the country. My latest...

Knowledgeable and kind! Amazing tutor!

Kathleen is helping me see what I am missing in my paintings to take them to a higher lever. She is straight to the point, kind and very knowledgeable. I am so excited to have help and support in my painting process! Cant wait to ... - Gabriela, 11 lessons with Kathleen S.

Allison S.

600/hour

Self-Taught Professional Artist Specializing in Watercolor and Oil

5.0 (164)

1,907 hours tutoring

Response time: 51 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, 16 lessons with Allison

Alana T.

45/hour

Practicing Artist & Art Teacher for 10+ years

5.0 (128)

341 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

Diana N.

195/hour

MFA in Studio Art with 10+ Years of Teaching Experience

5.0 (87)

479 hours tutoring

I hold an MFA in Studio Art, a BFA in Painting and Drawing, and have been teaching painting for years. As a working artist, I exhibit my work in galleries and nonprofits, and I have participated in artist residencies.

Nice and excellent art tutor

In June, we moved from Suzhou, China to Orlando, Florida. It was during the summer vacation, kids needed fun and meaningful stuff to do. They love drawing, so we looked for a painting tutor on Wyzant, it was by pure chance that we... - Zhao, 55 lessons with Diana

Susan D.

35/hour

Experienced painter. Acrylics, Oil and digital painting in procreate

5.0 (80)

215 hours tutoring

In painting Susan has experience with cubism, surreal painting, still life and and 16+ years experience painting in acrylics. In oil painting Susan has been studying high renaissance and techniques of the old masters. In...

Michele S.

60/hour

Professional Artist, Art Teacher. Teens and adults. Math geek.

5.0 (77)

353 hours tutoring

Watercolor is my medium of choice though I can work with acrylics and oil. Just like illustration, composition is a major component of an effective painting. Often times paintings are preceded with a value sketch to determine an...

Patient Tutor

Many tips on watercolor art, how paint interplay’s with dimension, color and light value applications. What paint is more of a stain and how not to muddy up one’s watercolor painting - Audrey

Meredith K.

45/hour

Creative and Experienced Art Educator

5.0 (1228)

2,269 hours tutoring

Response time: 12 minutes

I have a degree in art education from Roberts Wesleyan University. I have experience tutoring students age 5 into adulthood. I paint in water color, acrylics, and gouache. I have completed self-portraits, still life, landscapes, and other...

Learning the Basics of Drawing

I've always had an interest in drawing, but haven't been able to take lessons in a long time. Since I've been working with Meredith, I've learned the basics of drawing, improved my skills & rekindled my interest in art. She is a... - Chuck, 32 lessons with Meredith

Allison M.

50/hour

Credentialed Art and Photography Teacher with 10+ Years of Teaching

5.0 (573)

3,130 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

Leslie S.

65/hour

Art Lessons, Art for Creativity, Painting, and Drawing

5.0 (320)

1,727 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,...

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

Matthew R.

45/hour

Bachelor of Science Animation and Visual Effects

5.0 (337)

1,218 hours tutoring

While my professional career has led me towards the path of digital painting, in particular realistic digital matte paintings for film, putting brush to canvas has always been a passion of mine. I have been painting for over...

Autodesk Maya

Matthew is very knowledgeable about maneuvering in Maya and was very helpful in removing much of the mystery of the software. He was very patient and able to explain away my mistakes - Mark, 2 lessons with Matthew

Deborah S.

45/hour

Portfolio Development - Painting

5.0 (856)

2,669 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...

Joey F.

55/hour

Painter, Watercolor Artist, Digital Painter

5.0 (54)

236 hours tutoring

I have a degree in animation from the Colorado Institute of Art. I have taught drawing, painting, and animation for over 5 years! You will learn drawing and painting in different styles, from cartoons, landscapes with perspective,...

Angela A.

100/hour

Art School Professor in digital and traditional painting

5.0 (121)

681 hours tutoring

Response time: 8 minutes

14 years experience teaching digital and traditional painting at the college level in the BFA degree program in Toy Design. I also teach drawing and painting to children ages 5-11 through the Otis College extension and youth summer...

Really knowledgeable and fun tutor

Angela is a fabulous Spanish tutor. She is really helping me get conversational quickly and helps me find words that pertain to my business. She is patient and makes each lesson fun and enjoyable. - Marissa, 2 lessons with Angela

Jay C.

65/hour

Blender, Adobe, Animation and Arts Teacher for STEM

4.9 (1244)

2,991 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

David C.

35/hour

Computer Graphics, 3D, Illustration and Art

4.9 (642)

3,310 hours tutoring

I have a 2 Bachelors degrees: BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) and BAE (Bachelor of Art Education) I have taught classes in Oil Painting, Basis and Advanced Drawing, Acrylic Painting , as well as traditional crafts and Digital Art. I am...

Supportive and patient teacher

David was a great teacher and I really enjoyed my session with him. He addressed the specific area I wanted to work on and gave me very helpful tips and instructions on how to achieve my goal. I appreciated his positive energy and... - Melissa, 2 lessons with David

Karim S.

70/hour

Masters in Fine Art

4.9 (425)

1,926 hours tutoring

Response time: 30 minutes

2018 Masters in Fine Art - Otis College of Art and Design. I have been teaching art since 2003, including Painting.

Patient, attentive caring tutor

I highly recommend Karim. He is creative, engaging, and knows so much about how and what to teach. My 13 year old son loves taking lessons from him! He comes prepared for every lesson and builds upon what was taught in the previou... - Kayle, 11 lessons with Karim

Dea J.

45/hour

Interdisciplinary Artist

4.9 (38)

108 hours tutoring

I often paint using watercolor and oil paints, though I do occasionally work with acrylics. My work is normally abstract, but I can also assist in portraiture techniques. I have exhibited paintings in several galleries and...

Excelllent!

All my questions were answered with patience and knowledge. I recommend her to lead you through the learning maze that we all experience. Many thanks, Robin - Robin

Stacy S.

90/hour

Visual Design Expert in Graphic and Website Design

4.9 (78)

401 hours tutoring

I've been painting since I was a child and when I took Painting 101 in college, the class really expanded my painting skills as an artist. I rarely ever use Acrylics. I do NOT paint with watercolors. I only use...

Knowledgeable and courteous to everyone present

Stacy can see exactly what I need to focus on. I hope for the opportunity to develop my proficiency much further under her tutelage. Hopefully, I am not too slow and boring. - Richard , 23 lessons with Stacy

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Natalie K.

6 Painting lessons

Jonathan is a professional artist. I enjoy my oil painting lessons from him. He has a vast knowledge of painting as well as a relaxed humor. Jonathan makes it easy to learn painting.

Kenneth K.

7 Painting lessons

I have had 3 months of oil painting instruction from Jonathan. I continue to enjoy painting as I learn various techniques. Jonathan is flexible, knowledgeable, and patient.

Audrey B.

12 Painting lessons

Frances did a great job helping me to improve my painting. I had had great difficulty finding a way to learn classical painting techniques before Frances. Contemporary art and artists seem to skip over the basics. Frances helped me learn incredible techniques - simple and complex - that vastly improved my painting in only a few months! She knows an endless amount and will never hesitate to help you.

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On Wyzant, you can find personalized painting lessons taught by experienced instructors both locally and online. Whether you're a beginner wanting to explore acrylics or watercolor, or an advanced artist aiming to refine your technique, Wyzant offers flexible options to help you learn and grow. You can schedule lessons around your busy life, receive tailored guidance, and practice fundamental skills such as color mixing, brushwork, composition, and more.

Painting is a versatile art form that encompasses many styles and mediums. It involves applying color, texture, and form to create visual expression on surfaces like canvas, paper, or walls. Beginners often start with basic supplies and techniques, learning to mix colors, control brushes, and compose images. As you progress, you can explore different painting styles, experiment with new mediums, and develop your own artistic voice.

Wyzant helps learners turn their creative interests into tangible skills by connecting them with expert tutors. Every lesson is designed to build confidence through clear instruction, supportive feedback, and steady progress. Whether pursuing a hobby or developing professional expertise, Wyzant provides resources to make art education accessible, enjoyable, and effective.

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