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Carola

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$35/h

1^st lesson free

Painting
Fine arts
Life Drawing
Art School Preparation
Printmaking

Hi! I’m Carola, a senior Printmaking student at MICA and a lifelong artist. I love helping students build confidence, improve their skills, and develop their own artistic voice.

Painting
Fine arts
Life Drawing
Art School Preparation
Printmaking

Lesson location

- At Carola's house: Baltimore

About Carola

Hi! My name is Carola Gonzalez, and I’m a senior Printmaking student at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). I’ve been practicing art since I was a child, starting at La Liga de Arte in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and later attending charter art schools in Florida.

My own art tutor had a huge impact on my love for art. Spending Saturdays learning alongside other young artists became some of my favorite childhood memories and introduced me to a community of artists who are still my friends today.

Because of that experience, one of my main goals as an artist is to encourage and support the next generation of artists while helping students build their skills and confidence.

About the lesson

My Approach as a Drawing Tutor
My goal as a tutor is to help students develop strong drawing fundamentals while also building confidence, creativity, and an individual artistic voice. I tailor each lesson to the student’s experience, goals, and areas for improvement rather than using the same curriculum for everyone.

I combine demonstrations, guided practice, observation, and individualized feedback. Students learn not only how to complete a drawing, but also how to look at their subject, break it down into basic shapes, understand proportion and perspective, and use value, line, and shading to create a convincing image.

What We Work On:

-Drawing fundamentals and observational drawing

-Basic shapes, proportion, and perspective

-Shading and understanding light and value

-Contour and line drawing

-Still-life drawing

-Live-model drawing

-Thumbnail sketches and composition

-Developing confidence with different drawing materials

-Building and strengthening an art portfolio

-Portfolio preparation for Baltimore School for the Arts

-Individualized portfolio feedback and guidance

A Typical Drawing Lesson:

Each drawing lesson is approximately 80 minutes and costs $60 per session.

When you arrive, I will have a still life arranged and ready for you. We will begin with a short demonstration and practice session focused on basic shapes and shading. This gives us an opportunity to work on the fundamentals before moving into a longer drawing.

A typical lesson may include:

Warm-up & fundamentals — practicing basic shapes, proportions, and shading techniques.

Demonstration — I demonstrate techniques and explain how to approach the drawing step by step.

Thumbnail sketches — creating quick studies to explore composition and placement.

45-minute still-life drawing — you will develop a finished drawing while I provide guidance and individualized feedback throughout the process.

Live-model drawing — we will practice observational drawing from a live model. (extra $20 to cover model)

Contour and line drawing — exercises designed to improve observation, hand-eye coordination, and confidence with line.

The exact structure can change depending on the student's goals and experience. All drawing lessons are personalized to the individual's needs.

Portfolio Preparation
I also work with students who are preparing an art portfolio, including students interested in applying to Baltimore School for the Arts.

For portfolio advising, I will first need to see a physical or digital version of your current portfolio. We will begin with a 30-minute initial session where we review your work, identify areas that need development, and establish goals for future sessions. This can be online or in person.

Portfolio sessions can focus on:

-Selecting and organizing artwork

-Identifying gaps in a portfolio

-Developing stronger observational drawings

-Improving individual pieces

-Creating new work specifically for the portfolio

-Strengthening drawing fundamentals

-Developing a cohesive body of work

-Preparing work for an art-school application

Lesson Options & Pricing
Drawing Lessons

80 minutes — $50 per session

In-person instruction

Still-life and live-model drawing

Materials and still-life setup provided when lessons take place at my location

Portfolio Preparation

Individual session — $50

Four-session package — $200

Each portfolio session is approximately 60 minutes

Includes a 30-minute initial portfolio review to establish goals and determine what we should focus on

Location
All drawing lessons take place in person.

Students can come to my location, where I will have the materials and still-life setup prepared before they arrive.

I can also travel to the student's home for an additional $15–$25 travel and setup fee, depending on the distance and time required.

Who These Lessons Are For:

My lessons are designed for students at different experience levels, including:

-Beginners who want to learn the fundamentals of drawing

-Students looking to strengthen their observational drawing skills

-Students interested in practicing still life and live-model drawing

-Students preparing an art portfolio

-Students preparing for Baltimore School for the Arts

-Students who want individualized feedback and structured practice

-Students who want to develop their skills outside of a traditional classroom

Whether you are just beginning to draw or are preparing a portfolio for an art-school application, lessons are adapted to your current level and personal goals.

What Sets My Teaching Apart
I focus on individualized, hands-on instruction. Rather than simply giving students an assignment and leaving them to figure it out, I work alongside them throughout the drawing process.

I demonstrate techniques, explain why they work, and give students opportunities to immediately apply what they have learned. Students receive direct feedback while they are working, allowing them to correct problems and understand how to approach similar challenges independently in the future.

Most importantly, I want students to develop the ability to see like an artist—to observe carefully, understand what they are looking at, and make intentional decisions about how to translate it into a drawing.

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5h: $175
10h: $350

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This first lesson offered with Carola will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

Hi! I’m Carola, a senior Printmaking student at MICA and a lifelong artist. I love helping students build confidence, improve their skills, and develop their own artistic voice.

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Hi! I’m Carola, a senior Printmaking student at MICA and a lifelong artist. I love helping students build confidence, improve their skills, and develop their own artistic voice.

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free lessons

Other tutors in Painting

Ling

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Alicia

Latoya

Darrin

Devon

Justin

Osvaldo

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