Expressive Color: A Complete Beginner’s Painting Guide

From 30 £ /h

Unleash your inner artist and discover the joy of painting without the fear of a blank canvas! Expressive Color is a welcoming, step-by-step class designed specifically for total beginners who want to explore color, brushwork, and creative self-expression.
In this course, you will step beyond rigid rules and learn how to use vibrant color combinations to create mood, depth, and energy in your artwork. From understanding basic color theory to mastering essential blending and layering techniques, you’ll gain the hands-on skills and confidence needed to turn your creative ideas into beautiful paintings.

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Location

Online from Philippines

About Me

Hello! I am a passionate and dedicated English educator committed to helping learners of all levels build confidence, expand their vocabulary, and master real-world communication. With a strong background in teaching core language skills, I focus on transforming language learning from a tedious chore into an engaging, practical experience tailored to each student’s goals.

My Teaching Style: Engaging, Structured & Real-World Focused
I believe that true language learning happens when students feel supported, inspired, and actively engaged.

Context-Driven Learning: I focus on practical, high-frequency vocabulary and real-world conversation patterns rather than simple rote memorization.
Supportive & Encouraging Environment: I create a comfortable, low-pressure space where students feel safe making mistakes, asking questions, and speaking up from day one.
Structured Scaffolding: Lessons are carefully broken down step-by-step, ensuring complex grammar rules and pronunciation techniques are easy to understand and apply immediately.
Interactive & Student-Centered: Every session is tailored to your unique pace and learning style, incorporating visual aids, real-life scenarios, and practical exercises.

Whether you are an absolute beginner taking your first steps into English or an intermediate learner striving for fluid, expressive communication, my goal is to give you the tools, clarity, and confidence you need to succeed in everyday, academic, or professional settings.

Education

Major: English Language Studies (ELS) / Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Academic Focus: Applied Linguistics, English Grammar Structure, Curriculum Design, and Second Language Acquisition.

Major GPA: 3.90 / 4.00 (Top 5% of Department)

Experience / Qualifications

Student Teacher, English Instructor -Academic Institution
2021 – 2022
Developed daily lesson plans focused on core grammar structures, pronunciation, and vocabulary expansion.
Facilitated group discussions, role-playing activities, and creative assignments to encourage student self-expression.
Assessed student progress through informal speaking evaluations and personalized feedback.

English Language Educator - Online Tutoring
2022 – Present
Designed and delivered interactive, context-driven vocabulary lessons for beginner to elementary (A1–A2) English learners.
Created custom curriculum focused on high-frequency vocabulary, functional everyday phrases, and real-world conversation patterns.
Utilized interactive visual aids and structured scaffolding techniques to increase student confidence and speaking time by 40%.
Maintained a 98% positive student review rating by building a supportive, low-pressure classroom environment.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Tagalog

Skills

Arts and crafts

Painting

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Basic English-English Essentials: Everyday Vocabulary & Real-World Speaking

23 £ /h

Are you looking to feel more confident speaking English in everyday situations? English Essentials is a practical, beginner-friendly course designed to expand your vocabulary quickly and effectively.
Instead of memorizing long lists of random words, you will learn high-frequency vocabulary through real-life contexts—such as introducing yourself, ordering food, traveling, shopping, and making casual conversation. By the end of this course, you will have a solid foundation of essential words and phrases, giving you the clarity and confidence to express yourself naturally.

What you will learn:
Core Topic Vocabulary: Words and expressions for home, work, leisure, travel, family, and daily routines.
Functional Phrases: Key expressions for asking questions, expressing opinions, agreeing/disagreeing, and making polite requests.
Word Building Techniques: Simple tricks using prefixes, suffixes, and word families to double your vocabulary fast.
Pronunciation & Usage: Learn not just what a word means, but how to pronounce it correctly and use it naturally in a sentence.
Collocations & Phrasal Verbs: Common word pairings that native speakers use every day.

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I am specialised in painting, drawing, experimental films, installations, language, sound and curating. In other words, I am a multidisciplinary artist.

I understand the artistic practice as a way to understand ourselves and the situations which surrounds us. In my classes I don't teach how to do Art, but as how to say something through your artistic work. With me you can work independently, with a coach who will challenge you with some assignments and giving feedback to your personal concerns.

In addition, you will learn how to work with several mediums, preparing your own material: paintings, canvases, and so on.

You will not only receive individual coaching but as encourage you to look other artists or take into account other references connected with your concerns.

Finding, discussing and retaking solutions together are the core of my classes.

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From still life and portraiture to landscapes, abstract painting, and multimedia art, this course will support you in developing your unique visual language. Based on your individual goals and interests, I will create a tailored plan to help you achieve the best possible outcomes in your artistic journey.

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The skype courses are optimized thanks to the fiber and by a high definition web camera, which allows a course in optimal conditions.
Plastic arts course, college and high school, plastic arts baccalaureate file.

ST2A applied arts course, pre-competition by skype.

Initiation or improvement in the different techniques of drawing and painting, observation drawing, portrait, study of perspective followed by urban sketches outside, travel diary and watercolor.
Portrait technique, sketches of characters, perspective, using the various drawing tools pencil, charcoal, red chalk, markers and watercolors.

The basics and improvement of oil painting.

The basics of fundamental drawing adapted to children and adolescents with pedagogy, adapted to the rhythms and to the sensitivity of each one.

Experience with children from 6 years old and adolescents in private lessons and for institutions.

Applied arts course, preparation for the applied arts baccalaureate and preparation, plastic arts baccalaureate file.
MANA from applied arts schools, professional bac.

The courses are adapted according to the levels and the expectations of the pupils, a pedagogical progression will be developed.

Professional artist, with 20 years of experience, exhibition in Parisian galleries.

17 years of experience in teaching adults within a works council of a large company.

Preparation for competitions: Fine arts, Applied arts.
Applied Arts upgrade.
Follow-up in bac ST2A, preparation for competitions: Gobelins, Max. Vox ...
School of Fine Arts in Paris.
Plastic arts option tray folder

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I am an artist and philosopher from Amsterdam currently living in Antwerp. I studied in London where I acquired a BA from Art Academy London and a BA in philosophy from St Mary's University London.

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Step 2 is helping you express your interests through painting techniques, styles and materiality. But it all starts with you. What do you want to say? And how? I will help you do this through discussion, looking at your previous work (if you have any), introducing you to a LARGE variety of artists, potentially copying their styles. I adjust my classes according to your needs.

The goal is simple: to come to understand your artistic interest, help you find techniques to express them and develop your artistic language.

(Please note that just because you have found an artistic interest and a way to express it, it does not mean that you must do only one thing for the rest of your life. It is the downfall of creativity to repeat and paint the same way over and over again. Instead, allow your interests to drive your creativity. Let it be the starting point, venture out and discover it from various angles and ways of expressing it. But also be mindful that as we grow our interests can change and as they change, we must remain honest and respond accordingly such that our artistic language can also grow.)

Have questions? Don’t hesitate to message me! I can tailor a class to your needs :)

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Learn to crochet from the comfort of your own home! This class is perfect for beginners who want to pick up a fun, creative hobby. We’ll start with the basic stitches—chain, single, double, and slip stitch—and guide you step by step to create your very first small project. By the end of the class, you’ll have made something tangible, like a coaster, scarf, or small amigurumi, that you can be proud of.

You’ll also learn how to read simple crochet patterns, fix small mistakes, and finish your work neatly. This class is project-focused, so you’ll see real results while building confidence in your new skills.

Whether you’re looking for a relaxing hobby, a way to create handmade gifts, or just want to try something new, this class is a fun and supportive way to get started.

Start your creative crochet journey today, and discover the joy of making something beautiful with your own hands!

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This is a comprehensive course, completely tailored to your needs! I'll teach you all the necessary skills, from theory to technique. I'll personally assess your work, and we'll work together to improve it. The course also offers homework, if desired.

Available as a course or a one-time lesson, individually or in groups. Also available as entertainment/activity (painting while enjoying a drink, painting with a chat, painting along, etc.).
The available focus areas are:
Materials: Acrylic paint, oil paint, watercolor, charcoal, pencil.

Theory: Composition, still life, visual arts.

Various styles
Bonus: Art History for Each Element

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I believe that good art starts with strong basics. That’s why I give my students solid technical knowledge while keeping lessons enjoyable, relaxed, and motivating. I break complex concepts into easy, practical exercises so you can see real progress from the first lessons.

I have 7 years of academic art school training and a 5-year Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, which gives me a strong background in perspective, structure, and visual thinking.

I work with both kids and adults and create personalized lesson plans for each student depending on their goals — whether it’s learning fundamentals, improving technique, preparing a portfolio, or simply enjoying art as a hobby.

My goal is not only to teach technique, but to build confidence, creativity, and a genuine love for drawing.

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In this class we do all of that, drawing in and out of ourselves. Conversation, feedback and critique based.
Possible to provide notions on different drawing materials, tools and surfaces as well as art historical and contemporary references. But most of the work is done in the process and through exchange.

The student will develop an open approach and critical position towards drawing and its deeper relation to the self and communication.

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I also work with students preparing portfolios and applications for art schools, universities, residencies and other professional opportunities, as well as artists who feel stuck and want to rethink or strengthen their creative practice.

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