Passionate visual artist with years of professional experience teaching students how to create stunning, realistic pencil drawings

My teaching methodology is built on a technical, step-by-step framework designed to move a student from basic sketches to gallery-standard realism. I bridge the gap between creative intuition and technical precision by breaking down complex portraits into manageable stages: accurate proportions, value mapping, and textural finishing. In our sessions, I utilize a 'Demonstrate-then-Do' approach. I provide live demonstrations of specific pencil-handling techniques; such as layering and soft blending, and then provide real-time corrections as you apply those skills to your own work. Beyond the technical side, I offer insights into the professional workflow, including how to select reference material and prepare a piece for presentation or commission