Teaching  Philosophy

I believe art is skill-based, therefore everyone can succeed with guidance and practice. Every student learns differently, some by demonstrations, others through worksheets or looking at images. I utilize all of these methods while teaching. I believe a happy, harmonious classroom is a great place to manifest good work. I try to foster friendships between my students which creates a supportive atmosphere. I tend to teach a hybrid of methods utilized in atelier schools (19th-century methods) along with contemporary approaches of art-making. I want my students to understand the materials they are using so they have the most amount of flexibility in their creative process and create well-crafted works of art that will last for years to come.

Intermediate &  Advanced  Painting Students

Beginning  Painting  Students - Classes & Workshops

Beginning Drawing/Silverpoint Students

In  The  Classroom

10th-12th  Graders  from  HSPVA

Figure Casting Workshop

Museum Anatomy Workshop & LecTure for Kids 16+

Legacy Project :
Yearly International School Exhibition  Chiang Mai, Thailand

In 2009, I organized my first exhibition for K-12 international school students in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The exhibition took place at my community arts center, ArtSpace. The first exhibition included students from three schools. Each year participation increased and a different theme was given to challenge children in their classrooms. Themes included: "Time, Vision, Invention", "Superheroes/Supervillians" and "Behind The Door". By 2011, six international schools participated along with their administration staff, several consulates, local politicians and businesses. Six hundred children participated at my final exhibition before I moved back to the US. This project is one that I am most proud of creating while overseas.  This student exhibition has become a collaborative yearly celebration and now takes place at Chiang Mai University Art Museum.

Art Immersion 2018 - Florence, Italy

Teaching Teachers: In-Service for High school teachers

HOUSTON, TX - ARCHIVED   COURSES FROM  2019

Glasscock School of Continuing Studies @ Rice University
Spring Semester 

​The Artful Copy: Painting Like A Master
March 20th - May 8th (8 Classes)
Wednesday afternoons, 1:30pm-4:00pm
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Introduction To Drawing
March 18th - May 6th (8 Classes)
Monday Afternoons, 1:30pm-4:00pm

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The Painter's Toolbox: An Introduction to Acrylic Painting
March 8th - May 6th (8 Classes)
Monday Evenings, 6:30pm-9:00pm

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Houston, TX - ARCHIVED   Courses From  2018

Private Workshops at Instructor's Winter Street Studio

Pet Portrait Painting #1 - FULL
All Levels - Acrylic or Oils
4 classes on Saturdays Afternoons 1-4pm
February 9, 16, 23
​March 2

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The Oil Painter's Toolbox: Essentials To Get Started
2-Day Workshop
1-4pm - FULL
Saturday, March 9th
Sunday, March 10th
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Mix It Up! Color Theory for Beginners - FULL
All Levels - Acrylic or Oils
5 classes on Thursday Evenings 6:30pm-9:30pm
February 7, 14, 21, 28
​March 7

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Art League Houston
December - January-February, Winter Semester ​

The Narrative Portrait: Drawing & Painting - Class is Full
Intermediate / Advanced
5 weeks,  January 16 – February 6, 2019
​Wednesday evenings, 6:30 – 9:30 PM
Sunday afternoon, 1:00 – 4:00PM (January 27 only)

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Acrylic Toolbox - Class is Full
Beginner
3-Day Workshop, January 17 – 31, 2019
​Thursday afternoons, 1:00 – 4:00 PM

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Master Painting Intensive - Class is Full
Beginner / Intermediate
3-Day Workshop, January 14, 28 & February 4, 2019
​Monday evenings, 6:30 – 9:30PM

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Artist's Studio - 2101 Winter Street, Houston, TX, 77007
​November 2018 - January 2019

Draw It Now! 3-Day Comparative Drawing Workshop
Beginning-Intermediate Level
3 Thursdays, 1pm-4pm
December 13
December 20
December 27

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Pet Portrait Painting #1
All Levels - Acrylics or Oils
4 classes on Saturdays 2-5pm
Saturday, December 15
Saturday, December 22
Saturday, December 29
Saturday, January 5

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Pet Portrait Painting #2
All Levels - Acrylic or Oils
4 classes on Saturdays 10am - 1pm
Saturday, November 24
Saturday, December 15
Saturday, December 22
                              Saturday, December 29

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Pet Portrait Painting #3
​All Levels - Acrylic or Oils
4 classes on Monday/Wednesday Evenings
6:30pm-9:30pm
Monday, November 26
Monday, December 17
Wednesday, December 19
                                  Wednesday, January 2

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Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies @ Rice University
September - November, Fall Semester 

The Artful Copy; Painting Like A Master - FULL
September 17th - November 12th
6:30pm-9:30pm
Eight Mondays (No class on October 8)

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Introduction to Drawing - FULL
September 17th - November 12th
1:30pm-4:00pm
Eight Mondays (No class on October 8)

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The Painter's Toolbox: An Introduction to Acrylic Painting - FULL
September 19th - November 14th
1:30pm-4:00pm
Eight Wednesdays (No class on October 10)

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Art League Houston
September - November, Fall Semester 

Pet Portrait Painting #2 - 1 Easel Left
​All Levels - Acrylic or Oils
4 classes on Monday Evenings
6:30pm-9:30pm
February 11, 18, 25
​March 4

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The Narrative Portrait: Drawing & Painting - SOLD OUT!
September 12 – November 14
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Eight Wednesdays (No class on October 8)

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Acrylic Toolbox Workshop - FULL
​September 22 & 29
Saturdays, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
​2-Day Workshop

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WAS-H  - Watercolor Art Society - Houston

Introduction to Silverpoint - Registration Closed
October 18, 25, November 1, 8.
Thursdays, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
4-Day Workshop

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