

John's email address and phone number have been validated.
John
- Rate R817
- Response 1h

R817/h
1st lesson free
- Drawing
- Illustration
- Cartooning
Experienced tutor in Drawing in Oro Valley, John offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
- Drawing
- Illustration
- Cartooning
Lesson location
About John
I seek to have students learn by gaining a deeper understanding of the subject matter. My desire is for a student to be asking questions, testing their ideas, and purposefully finding the right processes to assist with their analysis. To grow and attain success, students must give considerable rigor to find the deeper meaning to their work, especially in art. I meet this challenge by encouraging students to problem solve through research, following the proper processes, and face uncertainty with curiosity and a desire to understand.
As an example of my belief in the power of why, consider the example of teaching computer software to students. One way of teaching is to simply teach the processes of the specific computer software and assume that the student may someday need the processes to succeed in the workplace. In my experiences, the software itself can prove to be finite, so to only teach to the processes needed to use the software is limiting. I find that when the student understands the purpose of the software and the purpose of the processes you are teaching, you give a student ability to transcend.
I have been an artist for as long as I can remember. I get sheer joy from drawing, sketching, and cartooning. I enjoy it so much that I have made it my career. First, as a professional artist/designer/animator in the entertainment industry, and then as a professor/instructor. I really find teaching art to others quite gratifying. I have a keen desire to generate curiosity and enthusiasm for art, design and animation for those who want to utilize these to create powerful and meaningful messages to the public. I have experienced first hand the challenges and advantages to create work that gives an audience a unique, yet deeply significant experience. I challenge students to find their own unique message to base their work from, then use it as a guide to create influential work.
I have been a working professional in over 20 years. I hold a Master of Fine Arts degree in Motion Arts that I obtained in 2014 from Southwest University of Visual Arts, in Tucson, Arizona. My bachelor's degree was in Graphic Communications from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, CA. Most of my expertise in digital art/design/animation software came from on-the-job training. You can see much of my past experience on imdb.com: ((concealed information)
You can also look at my webpage: ((concealed information)
and vimeo page:
(concealed information)
About the lesson
- All levels
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I believe that developing a trusting relationship between student and professor is important, from the first day. I set the standards of proper conduct and behavior up front. I believe that practicing civility during a lesson serves as a habit that the student will carry forth into the workplace and/or into their own personal lives. I reveal my high expectations and make sure that the standards are met throughout the semester. I ensure that each lesson meets the class objective and create questions that cause students to stay engaged to the subject matter. Purposeful planning provides successful learning. I also believe in providing a safe learning environment and developing a rapport with the students.Within each lesson I supplement humor and reflection by sharing my own experiences as an artist and professional in the workplace. I care very much for each student who trusts in me to lead them to success. I take the time to engage with each student as an individual, so that I can guide them and encourage their problem solving abilities.
Rates
Rate
- R817
Package rates
- 5h: R4085
- 10h: R8170
free lesson
The free first lesson with John allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.
- 1h
online
- R817/h
Similar Drawing tutor profiles
Humbulani
Krugersdorp & online
- R200/h
- 1st lesson free
Washington
Brakpan & online
- R300/h
- 1st lesson free
Danielle
Lydenburg & online
- R300/h
- 1st lesson free
Sibusiso
Cape Town & online
- R270/h
- 1st lesson free
Lian-Robert
Cape Town & online
- R350/h
- 1st lesson free
Alex
Potchefstroom & online
- R300/h
- 1st lesson free
Emotion
Johannesburg South & online
- R250/h
- 1st lesson free
Vivia
Pretoria
- R160/h
- 1st lesson free
REANETSE
Thembisa & online
- R100/h
- 1st lesson free
Gomolemo
Kempton Park & online
- R400/h
- 1st lesson free
Tebogo
Pretoria
- R300/h
- 1st lesson free
Justine
Germiston
- R200/h
- 1st lesson free
Erin
Randburg & online
- R300/h
- 1st lesson free
Sancia
Cape Town & online
- R200/h
- 1st lesson free
Juelma
Pretoria
- R250/h
- 1st lesson free
Lana
Virginia & online
- R130/h
- 1st lesson free
Nimeshka
Umhlanga & online
- R150/h
- 1st lesson free
Azwi
Edenvale & online
- R450/h
- 1st lesson free
Nsika
Johannesburg & online
- R300/h
- 1st lesson free
Kenelioe-mpho
Alberton & online
- R300/h
- 1st lesson free
-
See Drawing tutors
