Classes

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

Art Immersions

Art Immersion courses began in 2018 as a way for students to take a deep dive into creating artwork while experiencing foreign cultures. Students follow a pre-set itinerary that takes them to see the most popular and obscure artwork within the region, while practicing their own work along the way. Students will attend classes, lectures and private viewings as part of their travel experience. Immersion trips are perfect for students of all levels of training who are committed to trying out new techniques and creating artwork throughout their travels.

ART IMMERSION - Amsterdam Holland, 2019

Art Immersion - Florence Italy, 2018

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.

Teaching Teachers: In-Service for High school teachers

Private Workshops at Instructor's Winter Street Studio

Pet Portrait Workshop
4-Day Workshop - Full
1-4pm
Saturdays, August 10, 17, 24, 31
All Levels - Acrylic or Oils

Painting Beyond The Photo
4-Day Workshop - Full
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Wednesdays, August 7, 14, 21, 28
All Levels - Acrylic or Oil

HOUSTON, TX - ARCHIVED COURSES FROM 2019

Art Immersion - Amsterdam - FULL!

June 4th - June 18th.
Join a group of like-minded artists finding inspiration at museums and creating artwork around Amsterdam.
Click HERE to find out more information and register.

Watercolor Art Society-Houston - Spring 2019 Classes

Introduction To Silverpoint
(4 Thursday Afternoons)
May 9, 16, 23, 30
1:00 - 4:00 pm.

Acrylic Toolbox: Intro To Acrylics
FULL
May 4th - May 18th (3 Saturday Afternoons)
Saturdays, 1:00pm-4:00pm

The Narrative Portrait: Drawing And Painting
FULL
March 27th - May 22nd (9 Classes)
Wednesday Evenings, 6:30pm-9:30pm

Mix It Up! Color Theory Class
5-Day Workshop - FULL
6:45pm-9:45pm
Wednesdays
June 26
July 3, 10, 17, 24

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

Introduction To Drawing
March 18th - May 6th (8 Classes)
Monday Afternoons, 1:30pm-4:00pm

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

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

The Oil Painter's Toolbox: Essentials To Get Started
2-Day Workshop
1-4pm - FULL
Saturday, March 9th
Sunday, March 10th

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Classes & Workshops