one on one private lessons

After 18 years of teaching, I have realized that some of the most valuable time with a student has happened with full focus on one student rather than in a classroom environment of many. It is because of this that I am now offering private one on one art lessons for a limited time. This is the best way to learn. These lessons are customizable according to the needs of the student and can range in topic and length.

one on one lessons are fully customizable and can include a range of topics such as:

  • Oil painting techniques

  • Charcoal techniques

  • Color mixing

  • Learning to see proper values

  • Methods of getting better proportion

  • Advanced techniques in texture

  • How to plan the size of a painting

  • How to gather photographic reference for your work

  • Lighting your model or scene

  • Working from a computer monitor

  • How to paint a nocturne, landscape, still life, large format portrait, portrait, etc.

  • How to create compelling compositions

  • How to use edges to guide your viewers eye

  • Direct painting method

  • Glazing painting method

  • How to sell your work outside of a gallery

  • How to find and join the gallery you want to be with

  • How to create original art that is authentic

  • Ways of staying inspired during painters block

  • How to stretch canvases

  • Framing

  • How to price your work

  • How to start and properly finish a painting

  • The list continues and is determined by the students needs

It is my personal goal in each lesson to discover what stage the student might be, either in a beginning stage or advanced, and help guide the student towards their desired artistic path.


Pricing structure is based on the amount of days the student would like to reserve. Days are based on an 8 hour session. These prices are based on lessons being held in my Brooklyn, NY studio. IF the student requests lessons in other locations, the price will be subject to change.

1 day - $1400
2 days - $2700
3 days - $4000
4 days - $5200
More time can be worked out at the students request.

70% is due in advance to reserve the lesson. The remaining 30% will be due at the beginning of the first lesson.

(Online lessons are also available. )


To inquire or reserve your private lesson, Please fill out the form below stating the amount of time requested as well as the approximate dates desired for the lessons.