Painting Classes in NYC, New York

In this class you will learn the techniques to create an abstract watercolor painting using “wet on wet” technique. This process can be a source of relaxation and creativity in stressful times. By building up layers of paint and allowing the medium to flow, you will create a beautiful piece of art. The techniques you will learn can be applied...

This class is beginner-friendly and no previous experience is required! You’ll learn how to choose the best materials and the basic techniques for painting gorgeous florals and how to master the skills you need to enjoy the serene, relaxing benefits that watercolors can provide. In this workshop you will learn: Basic watercolor painting techniques...

Learn how to draw and paint beautiful botanicals in a fun, stress-free environment where absolutely no experience is necessary. This class is designed for both inexperienced students and those who wish to improve their skills. We will cover line drawing, and basic as well as more advanced watercolor techniques to create beautiful flowers...

This class is the second class in our Watercolor Workshop Series. Though it can be taken on its own, we recommend you first take Virtual Floral Watercolor for Beginners. Watercolor is the perfect medium to create gorgeous landscapes. In this class, you'll create a bucolic scene with trees, water, grass, flowers, and a serene sky.  I'll walk...

In this class we will do a graphite still life drawing. I will go over hatching and cross hatching techniques to build value to create depth, and use basic shapes to build our objects. We will review how to create a dynamic composition to make a beautiful drawing! The techniques you will learn are foundational skills that can be applied to a variety...

Mixed media collage is the utilization of more than one medium in a single piece of art and may include paint, glitter, crayons, fabric, magazine/book images/quotes, found objects, ink, watercolor, oil pastel, chalk pastel, colored pencils, etc.  Mixed media art brings together all of your artistic skills, even if they’re not as good as you’d...

Learn how to paint “Tropical Sunset” step by step from the comfort of your home! This is a live, interactive virtual event!  Join the fun with friends and family or have an inspiring solo session!

Learn how to paint “Hydrangeas in Bloom” step by step from the comfort of your home! This is a live, interactive virtual event!  Join the fun with friends and family or have an inspiring solo session!

In this class, students will learn a range of approaches and strategies to create drawings customized specifically to help their painting. Students will create a tone drawing translating color to value, a trompe l’oeil drawing from a collage, and a shaped contour drawing that address complimentary colors through a schematic. Supply list:  ...

This class is intended for those who have taken a foundation course and would like to develop their skills further. Students will learn how to transition from drawing into an oil painting. Through a series of projects, we will work from prints of master works (supplied by teacher) and explore how to apply principles of drawing, light and color mixing....

Watercolor is a delightfully fun medium. You will learn a variety of watercolor techniques, including washes and how to make a range of textures on paper, plus some color theory to get you started. No prior experience is necessary.  A supply list will be sent.

This course is designed for all levels, from beginners wishing to learn the basic techniques of watercolor painting to experienced painters looking to take their work to the next level. One-on-one instruction will be a staple of each class and other students can also learn from that individual guidance by listening and watching while they are working...

Focus on your painting and figurative skills while working from the model. Work from short poses that stress the figure’s gesture and the fluidity of paint application, and from longer poses that allow for more finished paintings and in-depth investigation. Prerequisite: at least two semesters of Basic/Intermediate Watercolor. For the Supply List,...

This course examines the language and techniques of watercolor painting from the figure. Students will paint using a variety of strategies derived from current and historical practice.  As a medium that allows only a few corrections, the basis of watercolor must be understood. Students will learn the medium's behavior on wet and dry paper and...

This course examines the language and techniques of watercolor painting from Landscape. Students will paint using a variety of strategies derived from current and historical practice. This class focuses on a free watercolor approach. The goal is to transmit and exemplify what you see in nature to the paper, learning to simplify and avoid...