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Learn to Draw like a Designer and Paint like an Artist

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.

Extra information

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.

Location

Online via webcam

General info

Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
90 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Romanian

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

Reviews (1)

My daughter (K.) had her first lesson with Smaranda today and she enjoyed it every much. Smaranda asked questions to understand K.'s preferences and interests so that she can tailor the class accordingly, which also made for a highly enjoyable class. Smaranda took the time to explain things at first and then let K. explore the assignment at her pace. She shared tips and tricks that K. found very useful. All in all a great first lesson, and K. is very much looking forward to the next one.

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