Drawing & Sketching - The basics of creating and expressing easy ✍️🏼 - Privélessen

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Drawing & Sketching - The basics of creating and expressing easy ✍️🏼

Van 40 $ /h

Drawing at a pace you like. It can be anything you like to create. A landscape, a portrait, a cartoon character, anything that gives you that urge to pick up your pencil (or digital pen) and scribble it out! Short class. I like to keep it short but I'm here to guide you every step of the way.

Extra informatie

Be passionate, be coachable, be willing to learn and have fun. That's all 👍🏼
Just bring a sheet of paper or if you use a tablet to draw.

Locatie

Online vanuit Verenigde Staten

Over

I'm always passionate what I do. Drawing in a piece of paper or drawing on a tablet or through computer. Specifically, I like to be creative in creating cars, cartoon characters and any other cool stuff thanks to graphic designing experiences from college and at previous jobs. I don't claim to be perfect but I don't expect the same from you either. Be yourself. Create what you like or express yourself because it's not just an extra hobby or talent, it's also therapeutic. It feels good. 👍🏼

Opleiding

CSUEB East Bay in Hayward, California
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
-taken graphic design classes, multimedia classes, studio art and pictorial classes.

Leservaring

Drawing, photoshop, illustration, sketching, shading, composition, graphic design, portraits, painting. Creating and editing designs for startup brands.

Leeftijd

Kinderen (7-12 jaar oud)

Tieners (13-17 jaar oud)

Volwassenen (18-64 jaar oud)

Senioren (65+ jaar oud)

Niveau van de leerling

Beginner

Duur

30 minuten

De les wordt gegeven in

Engels

Spaans

Vaardigheden

Tekenen en schetsen

Beschikbaarheid typische 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

There are so many different ways and materials to discover your own style and continue with it! Being creative is super fun and everyone can do it!

At the beginning, the focus will mainly be on a few basic techniques of drawing. Working on shadows, light, contours and shapes may seem a bit boring, but nothing could be further from the truth! When these basic techniques are a little mastered, you will see that drawing is a lot easier and we can continue to search for still lifes, portraits or even outdoor subjects.

If realistic is not entirely your thing, we can also illustrate. Find your own style and continue working with it.

We can all do this manually but also digitally. I have various drawing programs and a drawing tablet which makes this possible.

I also give tutoring in Dutch and biology.

Professional Retouching, Photoshop Workflows, Basics & Advanced Methods, Problem Solving, Pixels as Objects.

Learn Photoshop the right way. Skyrocket your knowledge of the User Interface, Color, Lighting, Professional Methods, Tools, Tricks and thinking.

My Course is meant for Photographers and Designers. I teach professionals who want to up their game and students who are looking for a crash course to get them comfortable with the software.

I am a visual artist born in Barcelona, settled in Belgium since 2017. As an artist I have accumulated experience for the last 25 years. I am graduated with an Academic Bachelor in Fine Arts in the University of Barcelona and graduated as a Master in Visual Arts at Sint Lucas School of Arts in Antwerpen.

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.

Ben je een beginnend karikaturist of reeds gevorderd? Bij mij kan je terecht om mooie en grappige karikaturen te leren tekenen. Samen kijken we naar je tekenwerk en geef ik je mijn tips en tricks om een professionele karikatuur te maken. Ik teken ook digitale karikaturen met Procreate op iPad. Ook hier kan ik je dus in bijscholen.
De privéworkshop duurt 3 uur en wordt gegeven in Leuven of online.

In deze les leer ik je alle handige tips & tricks om je portrettekening tot je recht te laten komen! We gaan kijken naar verhoudingen, detail, lichtinval en materiaalgebruik. Eventueel is les aan huis ook mogelijk als je alles gelijk in praktijk wil brengen! (omgeving Dokkum, binnen een straal van 15 km, benzinekosten worden wel gerekend)

Withing these lessons you will learn your way around adobe Photoshop. Either for the true bases to more advanced techniques. Basic digital drawing lesson included.
Lessons will enclude a royalty free pictures and much more that will help you on your way to start your journey in adobe photoshop.

De cursus is een Basiscursus en geschikt voor de beginnende als gevorderde tekenaar.
Tijdens de lessen werk je met eenvoudige basismaterialen en in het begin voornamelijk met kleurpotlood om je mandala’s uit te werken. De materialen en hun gebruik ga ik uitgebreid aan je uitleggen.
Naast het tekenen ga ik ook in op de voordelen van het tekenen van mandala’s en hoe je dit kunt gebruiken om jezelf beter te leren kennen en ontwikkelen. Van elke mandala ontvang je een beschrijving over wat er zichtbaar is geworden tijdens het tekenen. In de eerste les ga ik hier uitgebreid over vertellen.
Het is fijn om wat basismaterialen te hebben, daarvan ontvang je een lijst voor aanvang van je eerste les. Ook ontvang je na elke les een PDF met daarin alle behandelde stof, zodat je het later allemaal nog eens rustig kunt nakijken of op een later tijdstip weer kunt oppakken.

De basiscursus bestaat uit 9 lessen die per les anderhalf uur duren. Ook mag en kun je tussentijds altijd contact met me opnemen als er eventuele vragen zijn.

Er is ook de mogelijkheid om diverse vervolgcursussen te volgen na deze basiscursus. De mogelijkheden kunnen tijdens 1 van de laatste lessen besproken worden.

I am a multidisciplinary artist and designer with fifteen years of experience. I studied art and architecture at the École nationale supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris and the Columbia University in New York. I teach painting, drawing, digital image and creativity. This class is ideal for beginners but also intermediate students who want to develop their own style.

For my personal projects, I work in a wide range of mediums, from drawing, painting and printmaking to digital image and 3D Printing. When teaching, I prefer to first focus on free-hand drawing and painting as this allows for greater spontaneity regardless of the student's technical level. We later explore other methods based on the student's individual interests. I like to teach children and adults via mini projects involving art history references and help them develop narratives around their work. I deeply believe in people's creative potential and in my classes will help you channel your own voice.

With my lessons you will get the right tools and knowledge of the latest apps to get started right away and start creating your first illustration.
You also get a crash course in art history with the lessons.
I have 15 years of experience, and also graduated from Gerrit Rietveld since 2016.

In my art class, I will show you the step by step process of how a digital artist should work.

We will cover the fundamentals, such as proportion, perspective, local v.s global shadows, how light behaves, but also how to put a portfolio together that would awe the viewer.

Each class comes with a homework assignment that you will need to complete. These exercises are sometimes per 1 week, and sometimes per 2 weeks depending on how big the work you need to do is.

In my class you will also learn industry secrets that most school don't teach. The classes will be tailored to your needs, with fun, enthusiasm and joy.

I will help you reach that next level in your art-

For the past eight years, I’ve worked as a technician and tutor at the Royal College of Art and UAL, supporting students in fashion, fine art, and product design with their Rhino and Blender projects.

Before that, I worked as a model maker, and now I’m focused on teaching and creating fine art.

Blender.
I offer instruction in creating detailed static renderings, producing digital models ready for 3D printing, and understanding Blender’s workflows for a professional finish.

Rhino.
I'll help you navigate Rhino’s precision tools, preparing your designs for 3D printing and CNC production with an emphasis on detail and accuracy.

Skill Building:
I can guide you through both foundational and advanced techniques in Blender or Rhino, ensuring you develop a strong understanding of the software’s tools and workflows. We'll focus on the areas that best support your creative goals, whether you're looking to create detailed models for product design, render static images for fashion concepts, or develop sculptures for fine art.

Project Development:
If you're working on a specific project, I can support you at each stage—from initial concept and digital modeling to preparing files for 3D printing or CNC fabrication. We'll explore ways to optimize your designs and troubleshoot technical challenges, ensuring your final output aligns with your creative vision.

I have academic teaching experience from the TU Eindhoven, where I graduated in architecture. I can teach you how to construct perspective, make concept sketches, but also how to overcome a creative block by working with the non-dominant (creative) part of your brain. My goal is to share my knowledge and passion for drawing while supporting you on your own creative path. I will focus on what feels natural for your growth. Individual approach is key to my method.

Everyone can learn how to draw. You can, too! It is your unique perception, that calls you to be expressed on paper. Listen to that voice. Allow yourself to take care of your creative dream! Contact me today and let's begin!

I offer creative lessons tailored to your needs and preferences. These can cover drawing and painting techniques, but also other materials like clay or digital tools (think digital art on the iPad). Together, we'll explore your current level, what skills you'd like to learn, and establish a goal to guide the lesson content. Especially if you're saying, "Yes, but I'm not really that creative," or "Yes, but I'm not very good at drawing," I'd love to take on the challenge with you!

⚙️ Step 1: Understand What AI Actually Is
AI isn’t magic — it’s just pattern recognition on steroids. It learns from data, spots trends faster than humans, and automates decisions.
There are three main flavors you’ll be dealing with:
Machine Learning (ML) – Think “training” an AI to make predictions. (Used in trading bots, recommendations, etc.)
Generative AI – Like ChatGPT or Midjourney; it creates text, code, or images.
Automation AI – Uses rules + ML to perform actions automatically (Zapier, n8n, AutoGPT, etc.).
💸 Step 2: Using AI in Trading
AI trading isn’t new — hedge funds have been doing it for decades. But now you can do it too.
Here’s the stack you’d look at:
Data Source – Pull data from APIs (like Binance, Alpha Vantage, or Polygon.io).
Model – Use AI to find signals. Common tools:
Python + TensorFlow/PyTorch → train models that predict price movement.
GPTs → analyze news sentiment.
Execution – Automate trades using APIs (like Binance or Alpaca).
Testing – Backtest with historical data before going live.
If you want plug-and-play options, try:
Koyfin, TrendSpider, or Trade-Ideas for AI-driven analysis.
Composer or Stoic.ai if you want “autopilot” portfolios.
(Pro tip: the real edge isn’t in fancy models — it’s in feeding your AI clean, unique data.)
📱 Step 3: Using AI to Build Apps
This is where things get fun. You don’t even need to code hardcore anymore.
No-code builders: Glide, Bubble, or Adalo → use AI APIs like OpenAI, HuggingFace, or Replicate to add brains.
AI dev tools: Replit Ghostwriter, GitHub Copilot, or ChatGPT’s code interpreter to write real code fast.
Frameworks (if coding):
Python/Flask or FastAPI for backend.
React or Next.js for frontend.
Firebase or Supabase for hosting & data.
Hook it all together with AI APIs (like OpenAI, Anthropic, or Stability AI).
🚀 Step 4: Learn by Doing (Don’t Just Watch YouTube)
The fastest way to master AI is to build real stuff:
Create a sentiment analyzer that trades crypto based on tweets.
Build an AI app that generates marketing copy for clients.
Automate your own work — make an AI that handles your emails or schedules.
📚 Step 5: Resources That’ll Level You Up
Learn ML basics: fast.ai or Google’s ML Crash Course.
Build AI apps: freeCodeCamp or YouTube’s “Code with Tomi” / “Nicholas Renotte.”
Trading AI: Check out “Algorithmic Trading with Python” by QuantInsti.
No-code AI apps: Buildspace or FlowiseAI.

This lesson focuses on creating real-time visuals, animation, and audiovisual composition using Ableton Live together with the visual engine Videosync. It is suitable for beginners and early-intermediate users who want to explore visuals in a musical and performance-oriented context.

We look at how visuals can be created, structured, and performed in relation to sound. Starting from basic setups and visual ideas, we move toward building animated and real-time visual systems that can be used for performances, installations, or audiovisual works. The emphasis is on understanding visuals as time-based systems, rather than relying on templates or ready-made effects.

Depending on your interests, lessons can include:

■ working with real-time visuals and video clips
■ creating and controlling animated visuals
■ structuring visuals in relation to rhythm, timing, and musical form
■ preparing visual sessions and VJ sets for concerts
■ building audiovisual compositions and performance setups
■ creating music videos and visual content for promoting music online
■ developing visuals for art and installation projects

For more experienced users, we can also explore experimental and creative approaches, including system-based animation, generative structures, unconventional audiovisual workflows and developing custom shaders.

Lessons are adapted to your level and goals. No prior experience with visual tools in Ableton Live is required, and the focus is on clear concepts that can be applied across different visual approaches.

Private lessons are available in my studio in Nijmegen, at your place, or online if preferred.

There are so many different ways and materials to discover your own style and continue with it! Being creative is super fun and everyone can do it!

At the beginning, the focus will mainly be on a few basic techniques of drawing. Working on shadows, light, contours and shapes may seem a bit boring, but nothing could be further from the truth! When these basic techniques are a little mastered, you will see that drawing is a lot easier and we can continue to search for still lifes, portraits or even outdoor subjects.

If realistic is not entirely your thing, we can also illustrate. Find your own style and continue working with it.

We can all do this manually but also digitally. I have various drawing programs and a drawing tablet which makes this possible.

I also give tutoring in Dutch and biology.

Professional Retouching, Photoshop Workflows, Basics & Advanced Methods, Problem Solving, Pixels as Objects.

Learn Photoshop the right way. Skyrocket your knowledge of the User Interface, Color, Lighting, Professional Methods, Tools, Tricks and thinking.

My Course is meant for Photographers and Designers. I teach professionals who want to up their game and students who are looking for a crash course to get them comfortable with the software.

I am a visual artist born in Barcelona, settled in Belgium since 2017. As an artist I have accumulated experience for the last 25 years. I am graduated with an Academic Bachelor in Fine Arts in the University of Barcelona and graduated as a Master in Visual Arts at Sint Lucas School of Arts in Antwerpen.

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.

Ben je een beginnend karikaturist of reeds gevorderd? Bij mij kan je terecht om mooie en grappige karikaturen te leren tekenen. Samen kijken we naar je tekenwerk en geef ik je mijn tips en tricks om een professionele karikatuur te maken. Ik teken ook digitale karikaturen met Procreate op iPad. Ook hier kan ik je dus in bijscholen.
De privéworkshop duurt 3 uur en wordt gegeven in Leuven of online.

In deze les leer ik je alle handige tips & tricks om je portrettekening tot je recht te laten komen! We gaan kijken naar verhoudingen, detail, lichtinval en materiaalgebruik. Eventueel is les aan huis ook mogelijk als je alles gelijk in praktijk wil brengen! (omgeving Dokkum, binnen een straal van 15 km, benzinekosten worden wel gerekend)

Withing these lessons you will learn your way around adobe Photoshop. Either for the true bases to more advanced techniques. Basic digital drawing lesson included.
Lessons will enclude a royalty free pictures and much more that will help you on your way to start your journey in adobe photoshop.

De cursus is een Basiscursus en geschikt voor de beginnende als gevorderde tekenaar.
Tijdens de lessen werk je met eenvoudige basismaterialen en in het begin voornamelijk met kleurpotlood om je mandala’s uit te werken. De materialen en hun gebruik ga ik uitgebreid aan je uitleggen.
Naast het tekenen ga ik ook in op de voordelen van het tekenen van mandala’s en hoe je dit kunt gebruiken om jezelf beter te leren kennen en ontwikkelen. Van elke mandala ontvang je een beschrijving over wat er zichtbaar is geworden tijdens het tekenen. In de eerste les ga ik hier uitgebreid over vertellen.
Het is fijn om wat basismaterialen te hebben, daarvan ontvang je een lijst voor aanvang van je eerste les. Ook ontvang je na elke les een PDF met daarin alle behandelde stof, zodat je het later allemaal nog eens rustig kunt nakijken of op een later tijdstip weer kunt oppakken.

De basiscursus bestaat uit 9 lessen die per les anderhalf uur duren. Ook mag en kun je tussentijds altijd contact met me opnemen als er eventuele vragen zijn.

Er is ook de mogelijkheid om diverse vervolgcursussen te volgen na deze basiscursus. De mogelijkheden kunnen tijdens 1 van de laatste lessen besproken worden.

I am a multidisciplinary artist and designer with fifteen years of experience. I studied art and architecture at the École nationale supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris and the Columbia University in New York. I teach painting, drawing, digital image and creativity. This class is ideal for beginners but also intermediate students who want to develop their own style.

For my personal projects, I work in a wide range of mediums, from drawing, painting and printmaking to digital image and 3D Printing. When teaching, I prefer to first focus on free-hand drawing and painting as this allows for greater spontaneity regardless of the student's technical level. We later explore other methods based on the student's individual interests. I like to teach children and adults via mini projects involving art history references and help them develop narratives around their work. I deeply believe in people's creative potential and in my classes will help you channel your own voice.

With my lessons you will get the right tools and knowledge of the latest apps to get started right away and start creating your first illustration.
You also get a crash course in art history with the lessons.
I have 15 years of experience, and also graduated from Gerrit Rietveld since 2016.

In my art class, I will show you the step by step process of how a digital artist should work.

We will cover the fundamentals, such as proportion, perspective, local v.s global shadows, how light behaves, but also how to put a portfolio together that would awe the viewer.

Each class comes with a homework assignment that you will need to complete. These exercises are sometimes per 1 week, and sometimes per 2 weeks depending on how big the work you need to do is.

In my class you will also learn industry secrets that most school don't teach. The classes will be tailored to your needs, with fun, enthusiasm and joy.

I will help you reach that next level in your art-

For the past eight years, I’ve worked as a technician and tutor at the Royal College of Art and UAL, supporting students in fashion, fine art, and product design with their Rhino and Blender projects.

Before that, I worked as a model maker, and now I’m focused on teaching and creating fine art.

Blender.
I offer instruction in creating detailed static renderings, producing digital models ready for 3D printing, and understanding Blender’s workflows for a professional finish.

Rhino.
I'll help you navigate Rhino’s precision tools, preparing your designs for 3D printing and CNC production with an emphasis on detail and accuracy.

Skill Building:
I can guide you through both foundational and advanced techniques in Blender or Rhino, ensuring you develop a strong understanding of the software’s tools and workflows. We'll focus on the areas that best support your creative goals, whether you're looking to create detailed models for product design, render static images for fashion concepts, or develop sculptures for fine art.

Project Development:
If you're working on a specific project, I can support you at each stage—from initial concept and digital modeling to preparing files for 3D printing or CNC fabrication. We'll explore ways to optimize your designs and troubleshoot technical challenges, ensuring your final output aligns with your creative vision.

I have academic teaching experience from the TU Eindhoven, where I graduated in architecture. I can teach you how to construct perspective, make concept sketches, but also how to overcome a creative block by working with the non-dominant (creative) part of your brain. My goal is to share my knowledge and passion for drawing while supporting you on your own creative path. I will focus on what feels natural for your growth. Individual approach is key to my method.

Everyone can learn how to draw. You can, too! It is your unique perception, that calls you to be expressed on paper. Listen to that voice. Allow yourself to take care of your creative dream! Contact me today and let's begin!

I offer creative lessons tailored to your needs and preferences. These can cover drawing and painting techniques, but also other materials like clay or digital tools (think digital art on the iPad). Together, we'll explore your current level, what skills you'd like to learn, and establish a goal to guide the lesson content. Especially if you're saying, "Yes, but I'm not really that creative," or "Yes, but I'm not very good at drawing," I'd love to take on the challenge with you!

⚙️ Step 1: Understand What AI Actually Is
AI isn’t magic — it’s just pattern recognition on steroids. It learns from data, spots trends faster than humans, and automates decisions.
There are three main flavors you’ll be dealing with:
Machine Learning (ML) – Think “training” an AI to make predictions. (Used in trading bots, recommendations, etc.)
Generative AI – Like ChatGPT or Midjourney; it creates text, code, or images.
Automation AI – Uses rules + ML to perform actions automatically (Zapier, n8n, AutoGPT, etc.).
💸 Step 2: Using AI in Trading
AI trading isn’t new — hedge funds have been doing it for decades. But now you can do it too.
Here’s the stack you’d look at:
Data Source – Pull data from APIs (like Binance, Alpha Vantage, or Polygon.io).
Model – Use AI to find signals. Common tools:
Python + TensorFlow/PyTorch → train models that predict price movement.
GPTs → analyze news sentiment.
Execution – Automate trades using APIs (like Binance or Alpaca).
Testing – Backtest with historical data before going live.
If you want plug-and-play options, try:
Koyfin, TrendSpider, or Trade-Ideas for AI-driven analysis.
Composer or Stoic.ai if you want “autopilot” portfolios.
(Pro tip: the real edge isn’t in fancy models — it’s in feeding your AI clean, unique data.)
📱 Step 3: Using AI to Build Apps
This is where things get fun. You don’t even need to code hardcore anymore.
No-code builders: Glide, Bubble, or Adalo → use AI APIs like OpenAI, HuggingFace, or Replicate to add brains.
AI dev tools: Replit Ghostwriter, GitHub Copilot, or ChatGPT’s code interpreter to write real code fast.
Frameworks (if coding):
Python/Flask or FastAPI for backend.
React or Next.js for frontend.
Firebase or Supabase for hosting & data.
Hook it all together with AI APIs (like OpenAI, Anthropic, or Stability AI).
🚀 Step 4: Learn by Doing (Don’t Just Watch YouTube)
The fastest way to master AI is to build real stuff:
Create a sentiment analyzer that trades crypto based on tweets.
Build an AI app that generates marketing copy for clients.
Automate your own work — make an AI that handles your emails or schedules.
📚 Step 5: Resources That’ll Level You Up
Learn ML basics: fast.ai or Google’s ML Crash Course.
Build AI apps: freeCodeCamp or YouTube’s “Code with Tomi” / “Nicholas Renotte.”
Trading AI: Check out “Algorithmic Trading with Python” by QuantInsti.
No-code AI apps: Buildspace or FlowiseAI.

This lesson focuses on creating real-time visuals, animation, and audiovisual composition using Ableton Live together with the visual engine Videosync. It is suitable for beginners and early-intermediate users who want to explore visuals in a musical and performance-oriented context.

We look at how visuals can be created, structured, and performed in relation to sound. Starting from basic setups and visual ideas, we move toward building animated and real-time visual systems that can be used for performances, installations, or audiovisual works. The emphasis is on understanding visuals as time-based systems, rather than relying on templates or ready-made effects.

Depending on your interests, lessons can include:

■ working with real-time visuals and video clips
■ creating and controlling animated visuals
■ structuring visuals in relation to rhythm, timing, and musical form
■ preparing visual sessions and VJ sets for concerts
■ building audiovisual compositions and performance setups
■ creating music videos and visual content for promoting music online
■ developing visuals for art and installation projects

For more experienced users, we can also explore experimental and creative approaches, including system-based animation, generative structures, unconventional audiovisual workflows and developing custom shaders.

Lessons are adapted to your level and goals. No prior experience with visual tools in Ableton Live is required, and the focus is on clear concepts that can be applied across different visual approaches.

Private lessons are available in my studio in Nijmegen, at your place, or online if preferred.

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