Drawing with Coach
Are you looking for a fun and creative way to spend your free time? Do you want to learn and be coached in new skills as you unleash your inner creativity and express yourself through art?
If you answered yes - then you should consider Drawing With Coach.
No matter what I'm doing, I'm really doing the same thing. Connecting to people. Seeing who they are. Meeting them where they are at. Dreaming with them about what is possible.
In this season of life, I'm doing this as a drawing coach. After decades in the classroom, with entrepreneurs, non-profit and faith-based organizations, I've returned to coaching in the realm of art. In our world where people are always doing too much and glorifying “busy,” one of my forever dreams has been to help others unplug. When we unplug, we are able to meet ourselves.
In this season, I'm excited to help young and old invest leisurely and reflective time as they challenge themselves to let go, open up, reconnect, and meet the creative person that they are.
Mission
“To inspire, motivate, and coach in the simple shapes of drawing.”
Vision
To recognize and unlock the inner desire to draw.
To provide basic artistic encouragement and thinking.
To provide endless hands-on practice exercises.
To promote self-awareness and confidence.
My Artistic Resume
I began my personal journey into Art much to the dismay of my elementary school teachers in Brooklyn, New York. With a passion for continual sketching and doodling, my school books and my notebooks were filled with amateur versions of the Seven Dwarfs, Super Heroes and the Sunday Comics. My passion for drawing became my first true hobby.
Entering high school and excelling in my Art Classes along with Industrial and Architectural Drawing I launched the pursuit of my coaching career. I went on to earn my Bachelor of Arts degree from Eastern Kentucky University with an emphasis in sketching, illustration and design.
I began coaching at the Middle School level while inspiring hundreds each week in the basics of creativity, design and drawing. My eventual high school curriculum challenged students to a deeper understanding of Industrial Art, Perspective Drawing and Rendering.
And today? Inviting you to participate in an upcoming Drawing with Coach session.
Press Release: April 22nd, 2024.
Drawing with Coach
Whether you have never drawn before or you used to draw but haven't drawn in a long time, Drawing with Coach sessions are based on the idea that “Art is a combination of talent, skill and hard work - a skill one can learn. Drawing with Coach provides, inspiration, motivation, new knowledge and lots and lots of practice exercises.
Perfect for beginners, Drawing with Coach does not require fancy materials or perquisite knowledge. We stress the fundamentals of basic shapes, texture and lighting that forms the basis for all future works of art. We work our way up from the basics of sketching and drawing specific to creating specific objects.
Besides being fun, our sessions provide a wealth of stress-relieving and memory boosting benefits. Drawing with Coach provides important groundwork for taking your skills to the next level by breaking down complicated objects while getting your proportions and perspectives right.
You will be amazed at the simplicity of our sessions through line formation and the use of pencil and pen in creating different textures, shading and completed artwork. We provide the needed at-home drawing challenges to give you the practice mileage you need to get better over time.
F.A.Q.
What are the benefits of these coaching sessions?
Drawing with Coach challenges you to immerse yourself in the process of creating something original and satisfying. As a social activity it allows you to interact with other like-minded people with the goals of inspiration, motivation and being coached. Whether working as a entire class, small group or individual you will be encouraged to realize your potential.
What is the curriculum?
Drawing with Coach demonstrates how to recognize and pay attention to simple shapes, basic textures, and the light of the natural world. We will explore different mediums and techniques in creating realistic and expressive objects. A variety of sessions are offered based on the needs of the audience.
Is there homework?
Drawing with Coach is about building a mental and physical toolbox of some of the basic skills of drawing. Our time together serves as a catalyst to drawing once you leave the session. Through practice sketching and basic line drawings you will experience some of the essential skills of drawing for your future. Homework is optional!
Beyond drawing skills – why should I attend?
Drawing with Coach is a form of self-expression that helps you discover more about yourself and your potential. You will feel proud of your simple as well as your advanced achievements. You will also develop a positive attitude and a growth mindset that will help you in other areas of your life.
Long term? What should I expect?
Drawing with Coach provides skills and motivation to improve your concentration, memory, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Drawing might also lower your anxiety, depression, and boredom levels. It can even stimulate your brain and prevent cognitive decline as you age!
