Portrait Specialist
Specialization: Portrait and Figure Painting
Our portrait instructor has extensive teaching experience, with a focus on portraiture and figure work. The teaching approach emphasizes careful observation and understanding of human anatomy.
Courses cover facial proportions, skin tone mixing, and capturing expression. The instruction builds skills progressively, starting with fundamental drawing and moving toward more complex portrait work.
Landscape Specialist
Specialization: Landscape and Color Theory
Our landscape instructor focuses on Irish landscapes, particularly coastal scenes. With years of teaching experience, they help students understand how to capture light and atmosphere.
Courses emphasize the study of natural light, atmospheric perspective, and composition. The instruction provides clear explanations of color relationships and helps students see and paint the subtleties of Irish weather and light.
Still Life Specialist
Specialization: Still Life and Painting Techniques
Our still life instructor specializes in still life painting and technical instruction. With extensive teaching experience, they help students develop strong observational skills and understand how to work with different painting materials.
Courses cover still life composition, material handling, and various painting techniques including glazing and impasto. The teaching is methodical and clear, making complex techniques accessible to students at all levels.
Foundation Specialist
Specialization: Foundation Skills and Advanced Techniques
Our foundation instructor teaches both foundation courses for beginners and advanced technique workshops. With a background in traditional academic painting methods and contemporary practice, they bring a balanced perspective to instruction.
Foundation courses focus on essential skills: color mixing, value relationships, and basic composition. Advanced courses explore experimental approaches and individual project development, respecting traditional methods while encouraging personal expression.
Teaching Philosophy
Our instructors share a commitment to calm, thoughtful instruction. We believe that painting is learned through patient practice and clear guidance. Our approach is structured but flexible, allowing students to work at their own pace while building skills progressively.
We focus on understanding fundamental principles: how paint behaves, how light describes form, and how composition creates meaning. Rather than prescribing a particular style, we help students develop the skills to express their own vision.
Feedback is constructive and specific, focusing on technique, observation, and continued practice. We respect each student's journey and encourage steady progress without pressure or urgency.