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- Drawing
- Painting
- Acrylic paint
- Fine arts
- Life Drawing
Personalized beginner drawing and painting and optional digital classes for ages 12-18+
- Drawing
- Painting
- Acrylic paint
- Fine arts
- Life Drawing
Lesson location
Recommended
Mia is a respected tutor in our community. They have been highly recommended for their commitment and the quality of their lessons — an excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Mia
About Me I’m currently pursuing my undergraduate degree at the Kansas City Art Institute, building on a foundation shaped by years of specialized training at an art-focused middle and high school. My passion for visual storytelling has led to several exhibitions of my work, where I’ve had the opportunity to share my creative voice with diverse audiences. I approach each project with professionalism, curiosity, and a commitment to growth—both as an artist and as a collaborator.
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About the lesson
- Beginner
levels :
Beginner
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My Teaching Philosophy & Approach
I believe art is both a skill and a language. My goal is to help students build technical confidence while nurturing their creative voice. I focus on:
• Hands-on exploration: Students learn by doing—sketching, painting, experimenting.
• Medium fluency: I teach how each medium behaves and how to use them intentionally.
• Growth mindset: Mistakes are part of the process. I encourage curiosity and resilience.
Multi-medium integration: I teach how to transition between traditional and digital tools, helping students become versatile.
• Creative freedom: I encourage students to personalize assignments and explore their style.
Who These Lessons Are For
• Level: Beginners in middle school (grades 6–8) and high school (grades 9–12).
• Class type: Art electives, after-school programs, homeschoolers, or summer intensives.
• No prior experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to try.
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Typical Lesson Plan Structure
Each lesson is designed to be engaging, age-appropriate, and scaffolded for skill-building. Here’s a sample weekly breakdown:
Week 1-3: Introduction to Color Theory
• Objective: Understand the color wheel, warm vs. cool colors, complementary colors.
• Mediums: Acrylic and optional digital (Procreate or browser-based tools like Kleki).
Week 4-6: Primary & Secondary Colors
• Objective: Mix primary colors to create secondary ones.
• Mediums: Acrylic and graphite sketch planning.
Week 7-8: Understanding Values
• Objective: Learn how light and dark create depth.
• Mediums: Graphite and grayscale painting, optional digital
Week 10-12: Still Life Studies
• Objective: Observe and render objects with accurate proportions and shading.
• Mediums: Graphite, acrylic, and optional digital.
Week 13-15: Portrait Studies
• Objective: Learn basic facial proportions and expressive features.
• Activity: Sketch classmates or reference photos, then paint a simplified portrait.
• Mediums: Graphite for sketching, acrylic painting, optional digital
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Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
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Mia is an art teacher who is professional, patient, and truly dedicated to their students’ success. She creates a safe, supportive environment for learning and is reliable and passionate about helping students grow creatively. She is absolutely trustworthy and highly recommended! Amazing overall.
Mia is a fantastic tutor, she helped me understand different aspects of art and get a lot better at my artwork. After her lessons, I would look back at my old art pieces and be amazed by my improvement. I definitely recommend her as a tutor!
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Rates
Rate
- $25
Pack rates
- 5h: $125
- 10h: $250
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Mia will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 30mins
online
- $25/h
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