DRAWING MENTORSHIP & pRIVATE LESSONS
Personalized one-on-one lessons in observational graphite drawing, focused on elements of the natural world.
Develop your drawing and observational skills, build confidence, and create meaningful work through personalized instruction, guided practice, and thoughtful feedback.
**Currently accepting a very limited number of students**
"Learning to draw is really a matter of learning to see."
— Kimon Nicolaïdes
Drawing is ultimately an act of observation, and like many other skills, it is something that can be learned and developed through practice. The classes and mentorship program is designed to help you slow down, look more closely, and develop the skills to translate what you see into thoughtful graphite drawings.
My Approach
Rather than following a one-size-fits-all curriculum, every class is tailored to your goals, experience level, and artistic interests. Each lesson builds progressively while adapting to your individual needs and supporting long term artistic growth.
WHO IT'S FOR
Whether you're just beginning with graphite or looking to take your existing skills further, the mentorship is designed around where you are and where you want to go.
BEGINNER
Build a foundation in observation, proportion, values, and graphite technique.
DEVELOPING ARTIST
Strengthen realism, refine technique, and build confidence.
EXPERIENCED ARTIST
Receive individualized critique and guidance to push your work further.
AREAS OF FOCUS
(In the mentorship program)
Observation
Proportion, shape, relationships, and visual accuracy.
Graphite Technique
Pressure, layering, blending, mark-making, and control.
Values & Light
Light, shadow, tonal relationships, and depth.
Form & Edges
Creating dimension through value and hard, soft, and lost edges.
Texture
Bark, leaves, rocks, water, feathers, and other natural textures.
Composition
Creating balanced and engaging drawings.
Nature Studies
Trees, plants, landscapes, water, wildlife, and more.
OFFERINGS
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OFFERINGS /
6-Week Foundational Mentorship
(Very limited availability)
Six weekly · 60-minute sessions
$110 per session ($660 total)
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Personalized one-on-one instruction
Live demonstrations
Individual critiques and feedback
Weekly practice exercises
Tailored curriculum
Guidance based on your goals and interests
Focus on long-term skill development
Virtual instruction via Google Meet
Payment: $660 paid in full or two payments of $330.
Single Session
One-Time Drawing Session
A personalized session for artists looking for focused guidance on a particular drawing, technique, project, or area of improvement.
$120 · 60 minutes via Google Meet
Could include:
Drawing critique
Technique troubleshooting
Graphite guidance
Help with a specific subject
Feedback on an ongoing piece
About Me