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Tom
- Rate R259
- Response 1h
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Students50+
Number of students Tom has accompanied since joining Superprof
Number of students Tom has accompanied since joining Superprof

R259/h
1st lesson free
- Drawing
- Painting
- Oil painting
Experienced tutor in Drawing in San Carlos, Tom offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
- Drawing
- Painting
- Oil painting
Lesson location
Recommended
Tom is a respected tutor in our community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. A trusted partner on your learning journey.
About Tom
I will teach you how to unlock your hidden talents and to discover essential techniques that can help you avoid months of frustration. I teach various sketching techniques, color mixing, brushwork techniques and teach about light, shadow, color theory and composition.
I not only teach these various aspects about art, but I teach you how to make your own decisions in using these aspects.
I have taught classes at College of San Mateo and at University Art in Redwood City, CA. I now teach classes in my own studio in San Carlos, CA.
I have won many awards in art shows across the nation and collectors from all over the world own pieces of my work.
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I enjoy watching my students learn and to begin to make their own decisions while working on a painting.
There is nothing more gratifying than seeing the happy smile on one of my student's faces after he/she has finished a beautiful painting.
I started teaching at the College of San Mateo. A call went out for somebody to teach adult oil painting classes and I went in for an interview.
I brought in a lot of samples of my work and they decided to take a chance on me. I taught 3 semesters at CSM.
I have always been involved in art, but have been painting professionally for 24 years.
I have no formal training as far as teaching, but am told I'm a natural born teacher and very generous with my methods and the passing along my knowledge.
About the lesson
- All levels
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I start with a painting that is on the small side and pretty simple. Quite often, if the student has never painted before, I'll let them use some of my paint and brushes. All they need to do is pick up a small canvas.
I don't have a planned class; I let the students pick what they want to paint. Some want to paint pets, some landscapes, some portraits, and I help them to do it.
I work with beginners to intermediate students. They range in age from 16 to 80+. I've taught gifted children as young as 9 years old.
I would tell them to go to a teacher who will help them to develop their own style and not just copy what the teacher does. They should be able to help them draw because this is the foundation of any painting. They also need to learn how to come up with a great composition, learn about light and shadows, and color mixing. Brush work isn't so important, but know what types of brushes to use is important.
One of my students had a grand daughter who was visiting her and she asked if she could bring her along so she could take some lessons. I agreed and the little girl did a painting of a bunny. She did a great job and gave me a big hug. That really made me feel good.
A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
A student should decide what type of art they want to create.
What medium do they want to use and what are the pros and cons of that medium.
Do they want to paint just for fun or do they want to get into selling their work.
Reviews
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Perfect! Great guidance and coaching without being overbearing. Felt good to get a good start on my painting.
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Recommendations
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He is a very good teacher I am very new in his class so far happy , happy ,glad to found him I hope have more time to be there every week
I outstanding teacher. Love my classes. Tom makes painting fun and challenging. I have finished several good paintings in his class.
Tom is great for all experience levels and ages. He is a master with color mixing and knows exactly the right suggestion to give, to fix whatever doesn't look right about your painting. My paintings always turn out so much better when I go to his class!
Tom is an excellent teacher. He encourages you and tactfully gives you ways to do things better.
Since I have been studying with Tom, my fundamental art skills are greatly enriched. His teaching is individualized to address the gaps of my training. I am learning, through his demonstrations and didactic instructions, to become a more proficient and confident fine artist.
As well as being an outstanding and talented painter himself, Tom is an excellent teacher and gives masterful one-on-one guidance, whether you are a beginning or an advanced art student. He is very versatile, wonderful with color mixing, and is especially good with instruction on how to paint animals. I recommend him highly.
Tom is a superlative teacher- he’s a professional, so he knows about all aspects or oil painting, and he excels at teaching anyone , at any stage of expertise, beginner to pro. With a good dose of humor and an uncanny eye, and in a very relaxed and low-keyed setting, Tom can help you with any part of oil painting. I have been working with him for over 5 years now, and each class is a pleasure.
Tom is an amazing instructor! I always enjoy his lessons as i learn so much. I see improvement in my skills every lesson. I'd recommend Tom to students of any age.
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Rates
Rate
- R259
Package rates
- 5h: R1295
- 10h: R2590
free lesson
The free first lesson with Tom allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.
- 1h
online
- R259/h
Details
I charge $30 per class. These are drop in classes, where you don't have to commit to many classes. Take one class and if you don't like it, you aren't out a lot of money.
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