Our Services
Book a 30-minute or 60-minute private art lesson in my personal home studio. I offer instruction in graphite drawing, ink drawing, watercolor, and acrylic painting.
Supplies are not provided, but you’ll find a full list of what’s needed for each medium on our Information page. If you’d like guidance before booking, feel free to reach out to me to discuss options. Otherwise, once your lesson is scheduled, I’ll follow up with you via email to go over any details.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, these one-on-one sessions are designed to give you personalized instruction and creative support.
Graphite Drawing
Kids – A fun introduction to pencil drawing! Learn to sketch simple shapes, add shading, and bring creative ideas to life.
Teens – Build strong drawing skills with graphite! Explore shading, perspective, and texture for more realistic and expressive art.
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Mechanical Pencil: This one is built really well and has an incredible eraser that lasts a long time and has great refills. We use mechanical pencils for sketching and ideas.
Pencil Set: The range of hardness in each pencil helps provide success with shading.
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Soap Eraser: These are excellent for not smudging work or tearing paper
Kneaded Eraser: These are great when needing to remove a light upper or loose layer of graphite from work.
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Blender Stumps: These are used to blend pencil. They are important to early success in shading.
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You do not need both. If you prefer to keep work collected in a sketchbook, please use that. If you prefer framing art, please use loose paper.
Paper: This paper is heavyweight and designed for drawing on. It has a slight texture.
Sketchbook: Please use whatever sketchbook fits right for you. Please try to keep it to approximately 9×12 size. Consider if you want one that is spiral bound or hardbound? Do you want perforated lines on your pages to tear out? Feel the pages. I always recommend leaning on the thicker pages possible. Inks and watercolor like to be periodically tossed into some projects while experimenting and it is nice to have a paper that holds water well.
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Micron Pens: These come in a TON of sizes. These 3 are my go-to. This brand has been around for a long time. They’re waterproof and bleed proof. Sometimes, it is preferable to do graphite work and finish the work in fine lining.
Ink Drawing
Kids – Discover the bold world of ink! Learn how to make lines, patterns, and doodles that pop off the page.
Teens – Develop your style with ink! Practice line work, cross-hatching, and bold contrasts to create dynamic drawings.
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Mechanical Pencil: This one is built really well and has an incredible eraser that lasts a long time and has great refills. We use mechanical pencils for sketching and ideas.
Pencil Set: The range of hardness in each pencil helps provide success with shading.
-
Soap Eraser: These are excellent for not smudging work or tearing paper
Kneaded Eraser: These are great when needing to remove a light upper or loose layer of graphite from work.
-
Blender Stumps: These are used to blend pencil. They are important to early success in shading.
-
You do not need both. If you prefer to keep work collected in a sketchbook, please use that. If you prefer framing art, please use loose paper.
Paper: This paper is heavyweight and designed for drawing on. It has a slight texture.
Sketchbook: Please use whatever sketchbook fits right for you. Please try to keep it to approximately 9×12 size. Consider if you want one that is spiral bound or hardbound? Do you want perforated lines on your pages to tear out? Feel the pages. I always recommend leaning on the thicker pages possible. Inks and watercolor like to be periodically tossed into some projects while experimenting and it is nice to have a paper that holds water well.
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Micron Pens: These come in a TON of sizes. These 3 are my go-to. This brand has been around for a long time. They’re waterproof and bleed proof.
Charcoal Drawing
Kids – Explore the messy fun of charcoal! Learn to smudge, shade, and make bold, dramatic artwork.
Teens – Master the expressive power of charcoal! Practice shading, blending, and high-contrast techniques for striking drawings.
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Mechanical Pencil: This one is built really well and has an incredible eraser that lasts a long time and has great refills. We use mechanical pencils for sketching and ideas.
Pencil Set: The range of hardness in each pencil helps provide success with shading.
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Kneaded Eraser: These are great when needing to remove a light upper or loose layer of graphite from work.
Charcoal Eraser:
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Vine charcoal
Charcoal Sticks
White charcoal
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Blender Stumps: These are used to blend pencil. They are important to early success in shading.
Charcoal Chamois
Fixative
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You do not need both. If you prefer to keep work collected in a sketchbook, please use that. If you prefer framing art, please use loose paper.
Charcoal Paper
Toned Paper
Sketchbook: Please use whatever sketchbook fits right for you. Please try to keep it to approximately 9×12 size. Consider if you want one that is spiral bound or hardbound? Do you want perforated lines on your pages to tear out? Feel the pages. I always recommend leaning on the thicker pages possible. Inks and watercolor like to be periodically tossed into some projects while experimenting and it is nice to have a paper that holds water well.
Watercolor Painting
Kids – Play with color and water! Kids will learn simple watercolor techniques to make bright, flowing, and imaginative paintings.
Teens – Experiment with watercolor washes, layering, and blending to create vibrant, expressive works of art.
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Mechanical Pencil: This one is built really well and has an incredible eraser that lasts a long time and has great refills. We use mechanical pencils for sketching and ideas.
-
Soap Eraser: These are excellent for not smudging work or tearing paper
Kneaded Eraser: These are great when needing to remove a light upper or loose layer of graphite from work.
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Blender Stumps: These are used to blend pencil. They are important to early success in shading.
Carbon Paper
Light Tracing Pad
Water Cup
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Watercolor Paper
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Micron Pens: These come in a TON of sizes. These 3 are my go-to. This brand has been around for a long time. They’re waterproof and bleed proof. Sometimes, it is preferable to do graphite work and finish the work in fine lining.
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Acrylic Painting
Kids – Dive into painting with acrylics! Learn to mix colors, paint simple shapes, and create fun, colorful artwork.
Teens – Practice acrylic painting techniques like blending, layering, and brushwork to create bold and detailed paintings.
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Mechanical Pencil: This one is built really well and has an incredible eraser that lasts a long time and has great refills. We use mechanical pencils for sketching and ideas.
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Soap Eraser: These are excellent for not smudging work or tearing paper
Kneaded Eraser: These are great when needing to remove a light upper or loose layer of graphite from work.
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Blender Stumps: These are used to blend pencil. They are important to early success in shading.
Carbon Paper
Light Tracing Pad
Water Cup
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Watercolor Paper
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Micron Pens: These come in a TON of sizes. These 3 are my go-to. This brand has been around for a long time. They’re waterproof and bleed proof. Sometimes, it is preferable to do graphite work and finish the work in fine lining.
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Colored Pencil Drawing
Kids – Bring drawings to life with color! Learn how to blend and layer colored pencils to make bright, cheerful art.
Teens – Develop control and creativity with colored pencils! Explore shading, layering, and color mixing to create detailed and vibrant artwork.
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Mechanical Pencil: This one is built really well and has an incredible eraser that lasts a long time and has great refills. We use mechanical pencils for sketching and ideas.
Pencil Set: The range of hardness in each pencil helps provide success with shading.
-
Soap Eraser: These are excellent for not smudging work or tearing paper
Kneaded Eraser: These are great when needing to remove a light upper or loose layer of graphite from work.
-
Blender Stumps: These are used to blend pencil. They are important to early success in shading.
-
You do not need both. If you prefer to keep work collected in a sketchbook, please use that. If you prefer framing art, please use loose paper.
Paper: This paper is heavyweight and designed for drawing on. It has a slight texture.
Sketchbook: Please use whatever sketchbook fits right for you. Please try to keep it to approximately 9×12 size. Consider if you want one that is spiral bound or hardbound? Do you want perforated lines on your pages to tear out? Feel the pages. I always recommend leaning on the thicker pages possible. Inks and watercolor like to be periodically tossed into some projects while experimenting and it is nice to have a paper that holds water well.
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Micron Pens: These come in a TON of sizes. These 3 are my go-to. This brand has been around for a long time. They’re waterproof and bleed proof. Sometimes, it is preferable to do graphite work and finish the work in fine lining.
