Experienced tutor in Drawing in Lutz, Mike offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Mike was a great teacher! I had never painted before so he was working with some real raw material. He was very patient. We started with acrylics after he taught me the basics about values & arrangement. I really wanted to do water colors eventually. It was hard but soon after I started the lessons I was painting watercolors. Didn’t think I had an ounce of talent but he brought out the best I had. I would highly recommend him.
Jackie C

Mike is a highly skilled and versatile artist. He possesses a knowledge of different mediums and techniques, and can fashion highly emotive content in watercolor, acrylic, or oil. But in addition to his ability, he is personable and fosters the creative impulse of his students regardless of age or skill level. He is a consummate professional who interacts with his students in a profound artistic manner.

i enjoyed my lessons with Mike King very, very much. he is extremely knowledgeable about techniques in several areas, such as, acrylics, sketching, watercolors, etc.
and references works and techniques of famous artists.
mike is very patient. i studied with mike for about 5 months but unfortunately moved out of town so i was not able to continue lessons. i am an adult student. as a plus i found my lessons to be very therapeutic. thank you, Mike.

Hes an EXPERIENCED , EXCELLENT ARTIST who knows what hes talking about. Plus he knows how to teach it !! Highest recommendation !

I've had multiple training classes with Mr. King. He has many years experience painting commissions and teaching how to paint. This becomes very apparent as he explains and demonstrates not only technique but history of artists and styles. We worked mostly with acrylics at first. He encouraged me to start with abstract art because it was easier to get used to the tools and blending of color without the pressure of reproducing a specific subject. I've had instruction from him on and off over a few years which eventually led to his encouraging me to enter a contest. Which was a great new experience. A person would expect any class to be educational. But not all classes are calming and almost therapeutic. This was an unexpected part the experience which I'm sure came from time spent while painting but also Mike's relaxed training style. I enjoy working with acrylics but Mike has now introduced water color which I am enjoying more than expected. Another new experience. Our last watercolor subject was a waterfront landscape. Mike makes learning to paint enjoyable. Learning new things is good. If it turns out that painting is something new you're thinking about, Mike King will help you do it.

He has passion for art. He's patient. He taught me a new way to look at art. I highly recommend Mike.

I’ve known Mike a very long time. I think his art is wonderful. I haven’t actually worked along side him but if I did I know I could learn a lot. He’s got a lot to offer.

Mike is a very talented artist. He is very patient and is a good teacher.

Mike King is my cousin & I've been fascinated by his drawings since I was a kid visiting him & his family in Cumberland , Md. many moons ago . He is a fantastic artist & human being who will give you his many years of experience drawing & painting .

Mike pays special attention to textures and natural colors that embody the peaceful moods usually found in his paintings. His architecturals are always rectilinear, symmetrical, and in proper perspective. Fine details are always well represented and the play of light, shadow, and reflection bring interest and depth to his work. It is clear that Michael has been painting for a long time and finds joy in capturing moments of simple beauty and personal nostalgia.

He's an experienced and talented artist who puts his heart and soul into his work!! I would highly recommend him!

I tend to like art that looks like what is being painted .....not a Van Gogh fan....& Mike does exactly that!!!

He’s a great artist and a really good teacher. He’s been doing both for as long as I have known him and he is great at it. Take this opportunity to learn from one of the greats.

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