My art classes are geared towards adults and serious young artists ages 12 and up. Specifics on experience level are listed in each class description.
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My studio gallery is located in downtown Bloomington, IL at 105-A W. Monroe St, and parking is available on the surrounding streets and nearby public parking lots and structures. (Parking Map)
The First Friday in March brings the annual release of Artist Trading Cards at many galleries in Downtown Bloomington. These are small, original works of art measuring 2 1/2 " by 3 1/2 ." I will be releasing an assortment of ATCs...some abstract colored pencil pieces and some graphite drawings of birds and landscapes. As […]
First Friday April 3, 2026 is a Slow Art Day on Route 66 PREVIEW NIGHT at many galleries in historic Downtown Bloomington, IL. Slow Art Day on Route 66 continues on Saturday, April 11 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Experience art, shopping, and dining on the First Friday of every month in Downtown Bloomington, […]
***Must have taken Introduction to Pastel Painting Workshop or have experience with pastels*** This workshop is designed for artists who want to deepen their understanding of landscape painting and strengthen their technical and expressive abilities. Through demonstrations, guided exercises, and individualized feedback, you’ll explore how to translate the natural world into color-filled, atmospheric pastel paintings. […]
*Party night is like any other Open Studio night, but with drinks, snacks, and lively music! This class is open to graphite, charcoal, conté, watercolor, colored pencil, marker, ink, soft pastel, and oil pastel. Class Description Open creative time where I'll offer instruction and guidance for anything you choose to create I will have a […]
This class is open to graphite, charcoal, conté, watercolor, colored pencil, marker, ink, soft pastel, and oil pastel Class Description Open creative time where I'll offer instruction and guidance for anything you choose to create I will have a work in progress to demonstrate process and technique We will wind down with a critique session […]
This class is open to graphite, charcoal, conté, watercolor, colored pencil, marker, ink, soft pastel, and oil pastel Class Description Open creative time where I'll offer instruction and guidance for anything you choose to create I will have a work in progress to demonstrate process and technique We will wind down with a critique session […]
This class is open to graphite, charcoal, conté, watercolor, colored pencil, marker, ink, soft pastel, and oil pastel Class Description Open creative time where I'll offer instruction and guidance for anything you choose to create I will have a work in progress to demonstrate process and technique We will wind down with a critique session […]
The fifth annual citywide Slow Art Day on Route 66 on Saturday, April 11, 2026 is an inclusive, accessible art education and art appreciation event for all ages, rain or shine. In the twin cities and nearby Lexington, many local arts organizations will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To […]
This class is open to graphite, charcoal, conté, watercolor, colored pencil, marker, ink, soft pastel, and oil pastel Class Description Open creative time where I'll offer instruction and guidance for anything you choose to create I will have a work in progress to demonstrate process and technique We will wind down with a critique session […]
This class is open to graphite, charcoal, conté, watercolor, colored pencil, marker, ink, soft pastel, and oil pastel Class Description Open creative time where I'll offer instruction and guidance for anything you choose to create I will have a work in progress to demonstrate process and technique We will wind down with a critique session […]
***Must have taken Introduction to Pastel Painting Workshop or have experience with pastels*** This workshop will begin with a look at basic flower structure and methods that help artists capture the form and character of flowers. Participants may choose to work from live flowers or reference photos. The focus is on generous painting time, individualized […]
This class is open to graphite, charcoal, conté, watercolor, colored pencil, marker, ink, soft pastel, and oil pastel Class Description Open creative time where I'll offer instruction and guidance for anything you choose to create I will have a work in progress to demonstrate process and technique We will wind down with a critique session […]