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    Academic and Contemporary Art, Portfolio preparation

    Good day!
    I am an artist and teacher with over 12 years of experience.

    If you have long wanted to start doing art or just to understand it and did not know where to start, I would be happy to be your guide to this wonderful world!

    I teach academic drawing and painting and the basics of composition for any level of training. In drawing I emphasize constructive drawing, the development of plasticity, and knowledge of anatomy and perspective. We will learn different materials from pencil and charcoal to oil. In the summer we will practice working with landscape in the open air.

    If you are interested in contemporary art, we will study modern techniques, working with modern materials, and the theory and philosophy of contemporary art.

    I can help you prepare a portfolio for art school admissions.
    I work with students from the age of 13 upwards
    Classes are held at the student's home in Geneva and the surrounding area. Theoretical classes are available online.
    Classes are held in English and Russian.

    Feel free to write me if you have any additional questions!
    See you soon!

    Location

    At student's location: Around Geneva, Switzerland

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    General info

    Age:
    Teenagers (13-17 years old)
    Adults (18-64 years old)
    Seniors (65+ years old)
    Student level:
    Beginner
    Intermediate
    Advanced
    Duration:
    60 minutes
    120 minutes
    The class is taught in:English, Russian

    About Me

    I have been in the arts for almost 20 years and I love my profession very much! I have been teaching art since 2010.
    I present information in a very interesting and accessible way, showing practical examples.
    I enjoy observing how my students grow when they take our classes seriously. Seriously - it does not mean boring, but you will have to work hard!
    My schedule is flexible and we can always find a convenient time for you.
    Feel free to text me if you have any questions!

    Education

    2022-current time - HEAD-Genève / CCC MA (Genève/ Switzerland)
    2014 - Performance school PYRFYR (Moscow/ Russia)
    2013 - School of Contemporary Art "Free workshop" (Moscow/ Russia)
    2007 - MGUS / Institute of Decorative Art and Design (Moscow/Russia)

    Experience / Qualifications

    Teaching experience for over 12 years with students of every level of training. I was teaching as a tutor at my studio and in a private art school in Moscow.

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