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Learn to Draw like a Designer and Paint like an Artist
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This class is for anyone willing to improve their skills, techniques and abilities in terms o drawing and painting. I speak out to aspiring artists, graphicians, designers and architects, as I will teach you how to create good compositions, how to respect proportions by drawing and painting still life & how to create object, animal and human croquis. Don't worry if you're an absolute beginner, everything takes patience and practice, what's important is your willingness to achieve the best and I am here to support you in the process. I am open to giving classes with 2-3 people at a time, as it is good to learn from each other.
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You will need a basic set of tools: A3 Sketchbook or drawing/ painting papers, Variety of different pencil hardness (e.g. from H to 5B), plastic eraser, pencil sharpener, variety of brush sizes, coloured pencils, aquacolours, tempera (or guache).
As we progress, you will also need: pastel colors, crayola, coloured pens, & markers, inks, fountain pen, rolling ruler, squares.
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Online from Romania
About Me
I'm an Artist & an Art Teacher. I lived for a while in Basel, Switzerland, but as of now, I am based in Bucharest, Romania. Since the pandemic started, I've been teaching mostly online to students from all over Europe.
Education
I have studied and perfected my Art skills since 11 years of age, in Art School throughout gimnazium & high-school. I have studied the Unviersity of Architecture and Urban Planning in Bucharest, with a Bachelor & Masters Degree in Product Design.
Experience / Qualifications
I have a Bachelor & Masters Degree in Product Design
I am qualified to teach Art, Digital Art, Design & Architecture
I have a google certificate in Digital Marketing and have studied Social Media Management
Age
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
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Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
90 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Romanian
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