Private Painting Lessons & Free Videos
You say, “I'm not talented. I can’t draw; I can't paint.” Gerard says, “Yes You Can!”
For the past 40 years Gerard has been turning beginners and intermediate students into artists. Join us for individualized painting instructions with a leader in the field. Also, watch Gerard's FREE YouTube Videos for great content.
Why Hire a Painting Coach?
Every artist needs a coach - someone with years of experience with whom you can rely on to answer your questions, critique your work, steer you in the right direction, and encourage you. In Gerard's Zoom meetings, you'll receive individualized attention, no nonsense critiques to take your art to the next level.
Amaze yourself with your new-found talent.
Gerard's Approach
Gerard's approach to teaching focuses on the joy of expressing emotions through paint. He views painting not as mere imitation, but as a way to communicate the excitement of a subject, allowing others to feel that same thrill.
Gerard guides you through a step-by-step process, demonstrating techniques, offering one-on-one support, and helping you learn at your own pace. You'll receive that special personal attention you won't find in a class setting. Whether you're tackling basic or more advanced concepts, Gerard will teach you how to apply paint, mix colors between darks and lights, and understand how to guide the viewer's eye through your composition.
While the process itself is grounded in technique, the real magic occurs in the moment when you finish your painting and successfully capture the story that’s meaningful to you.
What students are saying
Gerard’s students continue to tell him that they cannot believe or imagine that they were able to create such beautiful paintings after only a short time. You too can experience that joy and wonder as well.
One-on-one, Private Painting Lessons
Imagine Individualized, Hands-on Instruction from the comfort of your own home.
If you are a painting beginner who wants to learn painting essentials, an intermediate or above painter who wants to take your painting to the next level, or an artist who has been itching to try your hand at a new medium, there's nothing better than individualized, private art coaching to help you achieve your artistic goals.
For painting beginners, Gerard offers a program that gives you a solid foundation in the basics - things you'll never learn anywhere else. We'll cover drawing, color, values, and composition. We'll discuss brushes, paints, mediums, and painting surfaces. Gerard will examine your strengths and weaknesses, and you'll receive individualized assessment and exercises to give you clarity and direction and increase your painting understanding and technical skills.
For intermediate and above painters, we will begin by focusing on your painting goals. Gerard will then examine your strengths and weaknesses and create a course that will take your work to the next level. You'll dive deep into color mixing, values, edges, and techniques to add magic to your paintings. You'll learn how to see a painting, before you begin, and you'll be given a procedural system so that you'll never wonder what to do next. You'll learn tips and tricks that will make your paintings rise to a professional level.
One-on-one, Private Painting Lessons - How Does This Work?
The Process
For all levels, we'll meet remotely via, Zoom, once a week - 4 times a month. Along with a review of the painting(s) you're working on, you'll receive weekly assignments. Each session lasts between an hour and an hour and half. The cost is $400 per month. Some months have 5 weeks. If you want to meet for that 5th week, there is an additional cost of $85. Please click the link if you have questions about private art coaching, or if you want to sign up, click the "Buy Now" button below.
Sign up for Monthly Remote Painting Classes
US$400.00
We hope you'll let us join you on your artistic and creative journey. Private student space is limited. At this time, we do have an opening. Sign up now while enrollment is open. I hope to see you soon! _Gerard
Free YouTube Videos - 30 Episodes on Painting Mistakes
Episode #1 Mixing colors
I’ve been in the art field for approximately 50 years – painting, illustrating, teaching, lecturing. And in all that time, I’ve watched students make the same mistakes over and over. The mistakes that were made 30 and 40 years ago, are still being made by the students today.
And it’s not just beginners who make these mistakes; it’s artists who have been painting for a long time.
In this series, we'll delve into the 30 most common art mistakes people make and how to avoid them. It’ll be fun and instructional with solid time-tested content, and with tips and tricks to help you avoid these mistakes in the future. It's Great Content and they're FREE to watch. Here's the link to Episode 1: 30 Painting Mistakes Artists Make | Episode 1 Mixing Colors
Free Video - 30 of the most common mistakes artists make #2
Free Video Series - Episode #2 Bending Reality
In this episode of "30 Painting Mistakes Artists Make," we dive into one of the most common yet overlooked mistakes that can ruin your artwork: bending reality by mismatching your reference photo’s aspect ratio with your canvas. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate artist, this video teaches you the importance of maintaining proper proportions between your reference image and your working surface. Discover how to use a proportional scale to avoid distortion, ensure accurate value placement, and avoid frustrating mistakes that can throw off your entire painting. If you’re looking to level up your painting skills and stop making these common errors, this episode is a must-watch! Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j26rjm_EDu0&t=64s
Free Video - 30 of the most common mistakes artists make #3
Free Video Series - Episode #3 6 Paint Brush Rules you need to know
Avoid These 6 Brush Mistakes! Are you making these common brush mistakes in your painting practice? In Episode 3 of "30 Painting Mistakes Artists Make", we dive deep into one of the most overlooked yet essential tools in your art journey—your paint brushes. 🎨🖌️ Whether you’re a beginner or intermediate artist, understanding how to choose, use, and care for your brushes can instantly elevate your painting skills. In this episode, I’ll walk you through 6 critical rules every painter needs to know to avoid frustration and unlock more control and expression in their work. Here's the link: https://youtu.be/QKNzJ48ZRfM
Free Video - 30 of the most common mistakes artists make #4
Free Video Series - Episode #4 Choosing Colors to Build a Superior Palette
Are you a beginner or intermediate artist struggling to choose the right colors for your paintings? In this episode we'll dive deep into one of the most common mistakes artists make: selecting poor colors and not organizing their color palette.
In this video, I'll walk you through how to create a color palette that works for you—one that gives you control, consistency, and convenience every time you paint. We’ll discuss: Choosing the Best Colors; How to Organize Your Palette; How to Store Your Tubes of Paint. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a better understanding of how to set up your color palette and how to avoid the frustration that comes with disorganized paints. You'll also gain more control over your painting process, allowing you to focus on what really matters—your art. Here's the link: https://youtu.be/QSrUZVd2rf8
Coming Soon to the Series, A Painting Tutorial
Creating Lightest Skin Tones in Watercolor!
I'm often asked about the watercolors I use to create realistic skin tones. In this tutorial, you'll learn the importance of rendering life-like skin tones in watercolor. It's a fun, easy-to-follow tutorial where, together, we will create a chart of skin tone samples that you can use to begin any portrait.
Creating Skin Tones lightest lights in Watercolor
how to start a watercolor portrait and create life-like skin tones in the lightest lights. and avoid muddy watercolors in portraits.
Avoid muddy watercolors in portraits
Colors you can use straight out of the tube
You'll learn how to create life-like skin tones from colors you never imaged using, many of which are straight out of the tube.
Learn from a master portrait artist
Choosing the right colors from the start will make or break you painting.
Watercolor is Tricky
A mistake at the start of your portrait can't be changed. This video will help you get it right from the start.
