Now offering classes in my Yorktown Heights, NY studio.

Study the painting of landscapes, the still life or portraits in a comfortable studio environment. Small classes tailored to your level and desires for your own goals. Never more than 4 students at a time.

You'll find that you can learn at your own pace and take your creativity wherever it leads you. I won't force my style on you, but guide you through demonstration, suggestion and critique. We'll work together as you explore and develop your own style and technique.

Days, Evenings, and Weekends

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 10 am — 1 pm

Thursdays, 2pm — 5 pm and 7pm — 10pm

Saturdays, 3pm — 5pm

Sunday, Open & Flexible (what would work for you?)

Pricing

Sign up for a 10-week session or just set aside an afternoon to spend in the studio. If your schedule is flexible, mine can be too. You can sign up for a 10 week session and use your hours during any class with available space.

10 week session, two hour group lessons — $495
10 week session, three hour group lessons — $595

Drop-ins — If you'd just like to come by for a session (and I have room that day), stop in for a lesson whenever you have time.

Two hour lesson — $60 per
Three hour lesson — $85 per

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The Studio on a Winter Evening

Beginning painters

Learn the basics — from choosing a subject to deciding on the proper composition to ensure a pleasing painting.

Some of the topics we'll explore:
• Laying out your palette
• How to mix colors
• Choosing the right brush
• Drawing for the painting
The sketch — pencil or paint?
• What's a thumbnail and why do I care?
• Working from photographs


Intermediate Painters

If you've already got some painting under your belt, it may be time to move to the next level.

We'll investigate:
• Finding your technique
• Refining your compositions
• Atmospheric perspective in your landscape
• Using your "edges" to improve your painting


Testimonials

"Will has an uncanny knack of zeroing in on the needs of students at very different levels of skill. In the class I had with him, some students had art degrees already and some had never painted before. Will was able to make useful and appropriate suggestions for each person. He is good-natured and enthusiastic, and brings forth the best effort from his students."

— P.P., Professional Artist

"Having Will as an instructor was a wonderful experience. He has a way of  explaining things that stays with you long after the class.  He introduced me to brushes I didn't even  know existed and he showed me different techniques with brushes that made  me no  longer fearful of painting pine trees.

I learned a lot in the classes I've taken with Will and  look forward to becoming a better painter working with him."

— E.D., Beginning Painter