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

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