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Observational Drawing Skills. Practice and Theory. All levels

Observational drawing is fundamental in the production of all aspects of Art & design. Wether you plan to progress personal skills, or to enhance your school college work for a particular exam or portfolio, I would am to provide you with the necessary skill set. We would discuss current drawing experience, your specific requirements, then create a tailored and structured programme to develop your skills and build confidence. Drawing should be rewarding and fun and form the starting points for your concepts and ideas. There will be scope for me to facilitate you on more experimental approaches too drawing with some theory on the mechanics and fundamentals of the process.

Extra information

Drawing materials, sketchbooks, paper, previous drawing work. An outline of your specific drawing requirements

Location

Online via webcam
At teacher's location: Isle of Lewis HS2 9JA, UK
At student's location: Around Isle of Lewis, United Kingdom

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Age:
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English

About Me

I am a professional artist and art instructor living in the outer Hebrides. I have over 20 years teaching and managing courses in Art & Design disciplines across the Uk and Asia. My main roles where to teach students a variety of Fine Art skills, assist creative and personal development, provide an understanding of particular course structures and deadlines along with developing particular visual language and contextual skills
Trained at degree level with a professional teaching qualification. I managed level 3 and level 4 art & design courses through University Arts London along with Pearson A level Fine Art.
I have always enjoyed being a teacher and working with others. I find sharing knowledge thoroughly rewarding and enjoyable and would love to help your on your personal journey, wether it be in an academic or personal context.
I am personable, friendly and experienced art tutor and have acquired many different skills to help learners of all ages and abilities. I moved to the outer Hebrides 2 years ago to focus on my own art practice and continue with teaching.

Education

Secondary School - Wallace Hall Academy
PGCFE - Strathclyde University
BA HONOURS in Fine Art - 1st class Honours Degree
Foundation Diploma in Art & Design - Dumfries & Galloway

Experience / Qualifications

3 years of teaching A level Fine Art - Beijing academy of Fine Art
!5 years of teaching Level 3 - Level 5 UAL Art & Design - Grays School of Art
I will provide one to one tuition in working with you to assist with the development of your Art portfolios. You may be creating a portfolio at school, FE college or on a foundation course and looking to progress your academic career in a particular specialism. Having an outside professional view on your content can provide excellent progression. Like proof reading essays and written work from others, a different perspective is invaluable in the successful production of a solid portfolio, often proving you that extra edge to stand out from other candidates. I have been putting students into universities all over the UK, many of which then went onto to have successful careers in the arts If you have any question please ask
Qualified teacher of Art & Design with over 20 years of experience and expertise. Specialist knowledge within Fine art, painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpture. Experienced teaching and managing University Arts London level 3 and level 4 courses along with teaching A level Fine Art within 6th form colleges in London and China. I offer one to one mentoring to assist those looking to build on course work, or those whom looking to improve on a personal level, develop and refine practical Art & Design skills, assist with sketchbook development and annotation and importantly, provide a friendly and tailored professional environment from which to inspire and help you on your artistic journey.

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