Online Zoom Classes

Can't make in-person classes are not located in San Diego. I teach zoom online classes throughout the year.

Community Mentorship

Mastrius Master Mentor

Just $87 per month. No more than 8 students.

Get tailored art instruction, personalized feedback, and unwavering community support to equip you to reach your artistic goals.

Discover and pursue your unique artistic style and voice as you work towards your goals within our supportive, non-competitive community. Join me in ART MENTORSHIP! 

I’m hosting a small group (no more than 8 artists) with Mastrius, where I’ll be supporting you on your unique art journey. Mastrius is an online platform that connects Master Artists with those who want to learn from them. 

ARTISTS, this is an opportunity to BOOST YOUR SKILLS & CONFIDENCE in a trusted group designed to share ideas, practical information, and receive feedback about your work, and improve your work to help you reach your goals in your art. 

The group meets ONLINE monthly to help you achieve your specific goals! You’ll also get access to our online community to connect with others on a similar journey.

I’ll Help You: 

🔥 Achieve technical excellence

🔥 Build a profitable career

🔥 Design + achieve goals for your creative practice

You’ll Also Get: 

💥 Critiques on your work

💥 Learn how to self-critique

💥 Demos of my process + expertise

💥 Guidance to avoid mistakes I’ve made

This Group is For You If:

✅ You have a been painting awhile and you want to further develop your style and strengthen your artistic voice

✅ You have a desire to level up your painting and further your skills.

✅You want to be able to jurying into shows and plein air events and produce your best work!  

✅ You want to make studio time more efficient

Community Mentorship

Community Mentorship- New Group !

Aspiring Mentorship Group

I’m mentoring a small group of artists with Massrius. Mastrius is an online community dedicated to fostering community and mentorship amongst artists of all skill levels.

As a Master Mentor, I’ll work closely with each of you to identify and strengthen your unique artistic voice—focusing on your personal areas of interest and talent, while also helping you recognize where you need support to grow. My goal is to help you move forward with confidence, clarity, and renewed excitement in your painting practice.

Drawing on my 20 years of teaching experience, I’ll share relevant, actionable lessons that are rooted in solid fundamentals and tailored to your skill level and goals. You’ll be able to apply what you learn immediately and see measurable improvement in your work.

We’ll dive into core concepts that every painter needs to master, including:

  • Value – understanding how light and dark create form, and when and how to simplify values for a clearer visual "read"

  • Color – applying color theory to create luminous, harmonious color relationships

  • Mixing & Palette Organization – mixing with intention, organizing your palette for efficiency and accuracy, and avoiding “mud and chaos”

  • Drawing – improving draftsmanship, accuracy, and perspective while building your confidence

  • Composition – learning how to design powerful, engaging paintings and quickly determine which compositions are worth pursuing

  • Painting Procedure & Technique – teaching and demonstrating techniques for paint application, color mixing, and brushwork

  • Studio Set-Up – sharing how to organize your studio, streamline your plein air gear, and develop systems and workflows that support consistent practice

  • Studies – paint-alongs and demos to help you develop alla prima (direct painting) skills so you can paint efficiently and effectively

I’ll also offer in-depth instruction on color mixing, pigment selection, and how to get the most out of oil paint. If there’s interest, I can also teach these same principles using gouache—a beautiful and versatile medium ideal for both studies and finished work.

We’ll spend time discussing how to select meaningful subjects, compose them effectively, and stay inspired—so your work becomes a true reflection of what excites and moves you.

This group will be a place to stretch, explore, ask questions, and receive honest, supportive feedback as you grow both your skills and your creative voice.