I’ve been teaching art for several years now and love every minute of it. I find that it’s rewarding for both myself and my students. It’s so exciting to see their work evolve into wonderful art that they can feel proud of. It’s rewarding when a student says “Thank you. I’ve learned so much in your class!”
My classes are in the New Haven County area, both in local art centers and at high schools that sponsor enrichment classes for adult education.
I am available for private lessons in painting and drawing, whether in your home or on location. I also love to instruct en plein air painting and drawing. Please contact me for more information.
Summer 2025 Classes
Guilford Art Center
Animal Portraits
Whether it’s fur or feathers, it’s fun to draw and paint animals. Learn the tricks of how to draw or paint a realistic pet portrait, including how to convey the expression in the eyes, the softness of fur or the lightness of the feathers. Student can choose pencil, acrylic or oil paint to render their portrait. Instructor will provide photos and handouts. Student provided photos are acceptable but require instructor approval. Beginners and intermediates welcome. Teens/Adults. Demonstrations, one-on-one attention and class critiques. A materials list will be provided prior to class. Free subscription to instructor’s monthly Art Newsletter. Tuesdays, June 24 – August 12, 10 am to 12 pm.
Express Yourself in Oil Paints
Explore the vibrant colors, textures, and timeless beauty of oil paints. Learn about values, color mixing, texture, edges and how to select a good composition. Instructor will cover the materials used in oil painting, including paint, brushes, surfaces, and medium. Instructor will demonstrate a variety of painting techniques and will provide individual and class instruction and informative handouts for each topic. Bring sharp 8” x 10” or larger printed photo references or use one provided by instructor (no electronic references). Class critiques. Beginner/Intermediate, Teens/Adults. A materials list will be provided prior to class. Free subscription to instructor’s monthly Art Newsletter. Thursdays, June 24 – August 14, 10 am to 12:30 pm.
Rendering Flowers in Pencil, Ink and Paint – 2-Day Workshop
Pick a photo of a flower(s), then draw it in pencil, followed by ink, and then paint it in acrylics or oil. This is a great way to learn and apply different techniques in a progressive exercise using different media. Photos will be provided or bring an 8×10 printed photo in color and black and white. Beginner/Intermediate. Class critiques and individual and group instruction. Two days, Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22. 9:30 to 3, 30 minutes lunch.
Contact Guilford Art Center online to register.
Independent Workshop
Plein Air Workshop at Chaffinch Island Park – New!
I will teach a plein air painting workshop at Chaffinch Island Park in Guilford this summer. I’ve painted there many times before and it’s a beautiful and peaceful place to visit and paint or draw. The island is more like a peninsula, surrounded by water on three sides with huge boulders and swamp grasses. Boaters dock at Brown Marina nearby, so you will see boats, lots of birds and some kayakers. The workshop will take place on Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13, from 9 am to noon both days. The first day, I will do a quick demonstration and then everyone can split up and set up their paint boxes where they choose. I will wander around from person to person and give instruction. You can paint in oil or acrylic. There’s a fair amount of parking and there are portable restrooms. Bring a bag lunch and gather with the group at picnic tables on the grounds after each session. The fee is $200 for both days, payable to me. Contact me for more information.