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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

 Drawing/Silverpoint Students

Wet & Dry Charcoal Portrait

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

ARCHIVED COURSES 
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Maximalist Painting: Composition and Creation - Online 
Level: Intermediate or Advanced Painting Experience
Registration OPEN
Mar. 21 - May 9, 2024
​6 Thursday nights
Thursday, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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Whiskers and Wings: A Painting Expedition of Birds, Mammals, and Reptiles

All Levels
Registration OPEN

April 10 – May 8
5 Wednesday nights
​Wednesday evening, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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“Oh My Gouache! Painting Workshop” - ONLINE
All Levels
Registration OPEN

4 Monday Evenings, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2023
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Painting The Cinematic Portrait - ONLINE
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Registration OPEN

9 Wednesday Evenings, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
September 13 - November 8


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“The Crown” by Sarma Taylor, Oil on canvas, created in The Cinematic Portrait Class
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Intro To Gouache - The Simple Flower
Beginner
​December 6 & 13
Tuesday afternoons, 1-3pm
AND
Tuesday evenings, 7-9pm
1:00-4:00pm
2 Days
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A Painting Feast - Online
Beginner/Intermediate
​Oct. 10 - Dec. 5, 2022
Monday, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
8 Classes
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Acrylic Toolbox: Intro To Acrylic Paints - IN PERSON
Beginner / Intermediate
Saturday afternoons, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
January 21 - February 4
3 weeks

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The Craft of Concept - ONLINE
All Levels
Tuesday evenings, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
February 7, 14, 21, 28
​4 weeks
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Pet Portrait Workshop Fundraiser for Mission for Paws
Intermediate / Advanced
Thursday evening, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
October 13 - November 17
6 Weeks

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Mix It Up! Practical Color Theory - ONLINE
All Levels - Oil and Acrylic Painters
7-Day Monday Evenings, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
January 24, 31
February 7, 14, 21, 28
March 7

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Hands, Hands, Hands!  - Online Drawing & Painting Workshop
3 Thursday Evenings Online 
May 5, 12, and 19
6:30pm - 9:30pm
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Urban and Suburban Landscape Paintings - ONLINE
*Some experience painting is helpful
5 Mondays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
November 22, 29
December 6, 13, 20
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​Pet Portrait Workshop
​5-Day Workshop 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursdays, August 5, 12, 19, 26, September 2
All Levels - Acrylic or Oils
(Some painting experience recommended)
Pacific Art League - California - Spring 2021 - ONLINE CLASSES
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The Simplified Floral Still Life
Tuesdays
3:30pm-6:00pm PST (Pacific Standard Time)
6 Weeks

Class is Full

Art League Houston Spring 2021 - ONLINE CLASSES
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​Wet & Dry Drawings From International Museums
​All Levels
Mondays 1 PM – 4:00 PM
April 12 - May 10 
6 weeks
Class is full.

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The Simplified Still Life - Spector Art Studio​
All Levels (Basic painting experience required)
Thursdays 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
May 13, 20
June 3, 10, 17, 24​
6 Classes
Gorgeous painting reference images
are generously supplied for students
by Houston-based Fleur de Vie!

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Drawing International Museums
All Levels
Tuesday afternoons, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
September 22 – November 10
8 weeks
FULL
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Painting Portraits of People and Pets
Intermediate/Advanced
Wednesday afternoons, 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
October 14 - Dec 09
8 weeks
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Painting & Drawing With Liquid Charcoal 
November 21st
Demo (Free)  10am - 12pm (Click the link to register!)
Workshop 1-4pm
​Registration OPEN
Art League Houston - Fall 2019 Classes 
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Painting Portrait Basics
FULL
Beginner / Intermediate
Tuesday afternoon, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
January 14 – March 10
9 weeks
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Painting: Master Copies
FULL
All Levels
Tuesday, Sept. 10
Thursdays, Sept. 12, 19 & 26
4 Days
6:30-9:30pm
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Acrylic Toolbox
 FULL
All Levels
Sept. 14, 21 & 28
3 Saturdays
1-4pm
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The Narrative Portrait
Full
Intermediate/Advanced 
Sept. 18 - Nov. 13
9 Wednesdays
6:30-9:30pm
Glasscock @ Rice U - Fall 2019 Classes 
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Wordplay: Art+Creative Writing Workshop
​8 Mondays
​6:30PM to 9:00PM
Mar 23, 2020 to May 11, 2020
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The Artful Copy:
Painting Like a Master

All Levels
Oct. 21 - Dec. 16
(No Class Oct. 25)
8 Mondays
6:30-9:30pm
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Introduction To Drawing

For Beginners 
Oct. 23 - Dec. 18
(No Class Oct. 27)
8 Wednesdays
1:30-4pm
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The Painter's Toolbox: An Introduction to Acrylic Painting
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For Beginners 
Oct. 21 - Dec. 16
(No Class Oct. 25)
8 Mondays
1:30-4pm
Private Workshops at Instructor's Winter Street Studio 
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​Pet Portrait Workshop
​4-Day Workshop - Full
1-4pm
Saturdays, August 10, 17, 24, 31
All Levels - Acrylic or Oils
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Painting Beyond The Photo
4-Day Workshop - Full
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Wednesdays, August 7, 14, 21, 28
All Levels - Acrylic or Oil

 Art Immersion - Amsterdam   - FULL!
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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
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The Wet & Dry Charcoal Portrait on Zoom (via WAS-H)
4 Thursdays
August 6, 13, 20, 27
​1-3pm 
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Introduction To Silverpoint
(4 Thursday Afternoons)
​May 9, 16, 23, 30
1:00 - 4:00 pm.  

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Acrylic Toolbox: Intro To Acrylics
FULL
May 4th - May 18th (3 Saturday Afternoons)
Saturdays, 1:00pm-4:00pm
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The Narrative Portrait: Drawing And Painting
FULL
March 27th - May 22nd (9 Classes)
Wednesday Evenings, 6:30pm-9:30pm
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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 
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Introduction To Drawing
8 Wednesdays
​1:30PM to 4:00PM
Mar 25, 2020 to May 13, 2020
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​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

Houston, TX - ARCHIVED   Courses From  2018 - 2020

Private Workshops at Instructor's Winter Street Studio
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Narrative Portrait Online Zoom Class - Summer 2020
5 Wednesday Evenings, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
July 29
August 5, 12, 19, 26
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Mix It Up! Practical Color Theory - Spring 2020
Wednesday Evening Classes
6:30pm-9:30pm
5 Mondays:
April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
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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
Art League Houston
December - January-February, Winter Semester ​
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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



Artist's Studio - 2101 Winter Street, Houston, TX, 77007
​November 2018 - January 2019
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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
Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies @ Rice University
September - November, Fall Semester 
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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)
Art League Houston
September - November, Fall Semester 
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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
WAS-H  - Watercolor Art Society - Houston
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Introduction to Silverpoint - Registration Closed
October 18, 25, November 1, 8.
Thursdays, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
4-Day Workshop
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