Nicole P.
- Baltimore, MD 21215 ( 5.6 mi )
- Experienced Drawing Tutor
- Female Age 32
- Member Since: 02/2015
- Will travel up to 5 miles
- Rates from $35.00 to $45.00 /hr
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Drawing is one of my top subjects! I was a student with the Art Instruction Schools in 2011, and maintained and completed the course with an A average in 2013. Though I am currently a self-taught student developing my traditional art skills, I am able to teach students in basic cartooning anatomy, and color theory.
When I was learning how to draw, I started out copying drawings of characters that I saw in books and TV and used what I saw to draw my own characters soon after. That was "fine" but I realized over time that it was not enough to simply "see" something drawn a type of way, but that I needed to understand "why" it was drawn that way.
I feel as though the best way to teach a student is to first tackle the subject that they enjoy drawing the most, in this case character design, so that they'll be more interested in the lesson. Then break down what makes the figure look that way and how it's done so that they will have the skill and experience to pull original ideas, poses, and designs from their own memory. This will then open the door for more lessons to be taught, if the student chooses :)
Since artistic ability cannot be "forced" or rushed, I believe in a fun; laid back teaching me ... read more