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Josie
- Rate ₦40819
- Response 1h

₦40819/h
1st lesson free
- Drawing
- Art and Design
- Illustration
- Art School Preparation
Professional Illustrator - Improve your digital art on Procreate, learn foundations of drawing, and build a stellar portfolio!
- Drawing
- Art and Design
- Illustration
- Art School Preparation
Lesson location
Recommended
Josie is a respected tutor in our community. She is highly recommended for her commitment and the quality of her lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Josie
Hi, I'm Josie--I'm happy you're here! I'm a professional illustrator with 6 years of experience licensing my work for products and publication in the Philadelphia area. I've worked with clients like Dock Street Brewery, multiple independent publishers, and Moore College of Art & Design, where I graduated with my BFA in Illustration.
I connect with my audience through rich visual storytelling. I use Procreate to create digital paintings, but I'm also known for detailed graphite illustration and oil painting. I've learned that skill and practice always trump talent, and I believe anyone can become an artist!
I'm happy to lend my expertise to emerging artists who wish to learn digital drawing, improve their drawing fundamentals, prepare an art school-ready portfolio, or learn life drawing skills.
Art is my favorite, but I also love cooking my famous vodka sauce, reading a book in the park, and printmaking!
About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Anyone can be a creative; all you need is an idea! My teaching methodology is rooted in expanding access to arts education. Lessons are highly tailored to your needs, whether you're preparing an art school portfolio, building skills for a passion project, or learning the fundamentals.
Each lesson is different--just like each student! To make sure you meet your goals, my tutoring structure revolves around three principles:
1. Deliberate Practice
Practice is key. But how do you practice correctly? While there is no single "right" way, knowing how to practice effectively can accelerate your improvement. I teach specific methods of drawing practice tailored to your goals, focusing on regular assignments and creating with an active mind.
2. Critique
This part isn't about tearing your artwork apart--it's about building your "eye skill" to find areas of improvement. I will critique your art using skills from years of art school, offering suggestions informed by industry experience. You'll learn how to look at art, determine what makes a successful piece, and use this knowledge to improve your own work.
3. Resources & Artist Network
Right now, creative communities are more important than ever! Beyond time in the studio or at your easel, learning from other artists is a great way to improve your art. I will share my working list of free and low-cost resources and tools for artists, as well as virtual and site-specific networking recommendations (in Philadelphia, PA).
As my student, you'll benefit from my years of experience working as an illustrator. My art has been recognized by New York's Society of Illustrators, The Philadelphia Sketch Club, and Moore College of Art & Design, where I earned my BFA. I've licensed illustrations to Dock Street Brewery and multiple independent publishers in addition to selling my own prints and originals.
If you're excited about the process of creating art, I'm the right tutor for you!
My lessons are best suited for emerging artists. First-time free lessons are 30 minutes.
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the tutor
Josie is very organized and understands the requirements for preparing a college entrance portfolio. Josie has been working in the field post-graduation from a prestigious local art school and has the practical experience of being an artist, working with other artists daily, and maintaining professional relationships with art teachers at local schools. This gives Josie a great advantage to coach new art students through the process.
I met Josie while the two of us were pursuing our BFAs in our respective degrees and I have been a close follower of their professional journey ever since. Josie is in a constant state of self-improvement, reflection, and diligent practice as they weave their way amongst the sphere of independent artists working in Philly. As an educator, I can attest that they are extremely dedicated, empathetic, and patient with whomever they take on as a mentee. Anyone would feel both comfortable and motivated to share their personal/academic projects for critique with Josie as they will always approach another’s portfolio with a good critical eye, a passion for small details, and the ability to always provide well-articulated response! They are the best!
I highly recommend Josie for Art School Prep. I had the pleasure of going to Moore College of Art & Design with Josie. Josie's unique combination of work and educational experience lays a great foundation for aiding in this topic; They are patient, friendly, and great at simplifying foundational art concepts.
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Rates
Rate
- ₦40819
Pack prices
- 5h: ₦204096
- 10h: ₦408192
webcam
- ₦40819/h
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Josie will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 30mins
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