Learn to Paint from a Photo
Do you wish you…
Could learn to paint with an experienced artist and teacher by your side instructing you?
Didn’t have to buy hundreds of dollars of supplies before you even start?
Could drop in for the lesson and leave without spending an hour setting up and cleaning up?
Could make a painting that has personal meaning for you?
Knew how choose a “paintable” photo?
Could have step-by-step instruction in setting up your palette and mixing your colors?
Could have simplified explanation and practice in understanding value and composition?
Knew how to start, how to work your way out of “mistakes”, how to know when to stop?
This course is open to artists of all levels, including first-time painters. I will meet you where you are in your painting journey, first time painters to advanced. 4-lessons , each 2-hours long will be in my Russian Hill home studio with flexible scheduling options.
Total: $600 for 4 lessons. Supplies included.
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Private Lessons
Testimonials
Natalie R, award-winning realtor with Compass
“Debra made it so easy for me to ease into oil painting and grow as an artist. She breaks down the materials, techniques, and set up and gives such great demonstrations. I worked in a small group with her for several years and we all grew and learned so much. Now, I have the skills and background to take it to my home studio and continue to evolve in my work.”
Eric G, international marketing consultant
“Debra taught me everything I know about painting. It has been an amazing journey, about technique and purpose at the same time. Thank you so much Debra for helping me find the artist deep inside. It’s a life changing gift!”
Marguerite C, Health and wellness coach
“Debbie fosters a creative and social environment. She encourages her students to explore their artistic inclinations, while offering guidance that develops skill.”
Gale R. , Retired Medical Device Executive
“From the moment I started private lessons with Deb, two years ago, I was hooked. As a first time painter Deb taught me so much about color and composition while encouraging me to develop my own creative instincts. I will be forever grateful to Deb for expertly guiding me on my journey to discover the wonderful world of oil painting”
Painting with Debra
Debra’s workshops are located in her Russian Hill home.
“Seeing the sky and the tower of the San Francisco Art Institute makes me think of scenes from Piero della Francesca and Giotto... and reminds me of the incredible time I had while I was studying art history and learning to paint in Florence!”
Deb has moved into a new phase – with children out of the house and making lives of their own – and her future works will take on a new story. One of curiosity and thrill, inspiration and gratitude, a life full of endless stones to overturn, and surprises to uncover.
With “Fêtes and Celebrations,” Deb’s creative rebirth will incorporate a palette of vibrant colors designed to bring the admirer into a world not of imagined life experiences, but of jubilant ones that “share life’s memorable moments.”
December, 2022