Experienced tutor in Painting in North Bethesda, Jean offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Jean Hirons is not only an exceptionally talented and successful pastel artist, she is a dedicated and inspiring coach and mentor to her students. Watching her create a painting is a masters course in composition, color palette selection, and achieving color harmony. Her coaching style may best be described as “tough love.” Her critiques are refreshingly direct and on target. She gives praise only when warranted. You know you are on the right path at those times. When your technique is off track, her clear diagnosis is enormously helpful. She is generous with her time and shares insights and lessons learned for the business of art as well. Through example and guidance she has helped me find and pursue my path as an artist.