Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find your work?

You can follow me on Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.

My art is also available for sale on Etsy, Uncommon Goods, Little Collector, Red Bubble, and occasionally on my website!

What is your approach to teaching?

I try to break down and explain complex processes into bite-sized concepts that can be practiced and applied to your own work. I do my best to systematically share the techniques I use and how/why they work for me in hopes that you'll be able to develop and deepen your own artistic skills.

My goal is never just to walk you through a project step by step, but to create insight and understanding of artistic principles that will be a foundation for experimentation, expertise and creative expression. In short, I want to teach you how to fish, not give you a fish.

What's your process like?

My process changes somewhat from piece-to-piece depending on the subject I’m working on and the purpose of the work. In general though, I start with a light pencil sketch to lay out proportions and composition. Then I use some mix of watercolor, colored pencil, marker, wax pastels and gouache to gradually build up color and detail.

Do you paint from references or your imagination?

The inspiration/feeling for a piece may come from my imagination, but I always use references in some capacity during the execution of a piece. Our world is incredibly complex and surprising, and as a person who aims for some amount of realism in my work, I need that constant reminder of references to keep me tethered to the nuances of reality. 

What's your advice to young/aspiring artists? How can I improve my drawing?

Draw something that you like looking at. If you’re interested in a particular subject, go with it. Look closely at things. Learn to see what is actually there, rather than what you think is there. Once you have a clear idea of what’s there, expand on it. Change it. Add to it; make it into something more. Take something away; make it something less. Pay attention to proportion (if you want to). Practice. Draw as much as possible, as often as possible.

Read more about me and my process or ask me a question directly using the form on the FAQ page of my website.

Refund Policy

What is your refund policy?

I want you to be happy with your purchase, and I stand behind my classes 100%! If for any reason you're not satisfied, you have 30-days from the date of purchase to request a refund, and I'll happily return your money, no questions asked.

What if I am requesting a refund after 30 days?

After 30 days, school owners (that's me!) are unable to refund students through their school as this falls outside Teachable's own refund policy.

How do I request a refund?

I'm sorry that you're not happy with your class! If you'd like to request a refund within 30-days of purchase, you can contact me directly through my school's Contact Form.

To access this form, make sure you're logged in to my school. Then, click on your student profile in the top right corner, click contact, and complete the form with your contact information and message. I will try to get back to you as soon as possible!