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“Ciara is a talented artist and teacher. She's kind and patient and flexible. I can not recommend her enough. My daughter looked forward to sessions with her and will continue working with Ciara. My kid was accepted at her top choice art school and I'm so grateful Ciara was able to help her develop her portfolio. Many thanks again!” - Barbara S.
“Ciara is a talented artist and teacher. She's kind and patient and flexible. I can not recommend her enough. My daughter looked forward to sessions with her and will continue working with Ciara. My kid was accepted at her top choice art school and I'm so grateful Ciara was able to help her develop her portfolio. Many thanks again!” - Barbara S.
"Ciara is such a knowledgeable and kind teacher; her comments are always so helpful and insightful! Her lessons are often structured based on the individual needs of the student, and I found the flexibility to be really creatively engaging. Highly recommend :)." - Eleanor L.
"Ciara is such a knowledgeable and kind teacher; her comments are always so helpful and insightful! Her lessons are often structured based on the individual needs of the student, and I found the flexibility to be really creatively engaging. Highly recommend :)." - Eleanor L.
“Ciara is a wonderful teacher...thoughtful, kind, and well educated on a variety of topics within art, writing, and art history. She is extremely helpful and has excellent communication skills...I would recommend her to not only students who are studying art subjects in school but also for people like me who are learning on their own.” - Maia P.
“Ciara is a wonderful teacher...thoughtful, kind, and well educated on a variety of topics within art, writing, and art history. She is extremely helpful and has excellent communication skills...I would recommend her to not only students who are studying art subjects in school but also for people like me who are learning on their own.” - Maia P.
So, your creative child wants to attend art school! Now what?
Welcome to the wild world of art high school and college applications! I can help your student build their skills, organize and optimize their portfolio and bring their best self to the table where it really matters!
Improve you or your child’s art skills & technique
Learn to draw, paint, and sculpt one step at a time. Intermediate learners: you will level up your skills to be able to execute your ideas! Cultivate deep and lasting confidence and artistic skills and abilities you never thought possible. Create portfolios for high school, summer programs, and college applications with confidence!
“I started out as a relative beginner....
She always plans great lessons that are adapted to my goals. She is very positive and encouraging in her feedback and makes the lessons and the process of making art very enjoyable.”
—Aditya S.
Contact me for a quick, free consultation chat. No pressure, just bring your questions!
Learn about my services
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Invest in one-on-one lessons for an enjoyable, private learning experience tailored to your needs, interests, and goals. Flexible scheduling and custom lessons means that I meet you where you’re at.
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A one-on-one portfolio review can completely alter the trajectory of a portfolio - in a good way! I offer thoughtful and constructive feedback and suggested to do’s for each student to leave feeling motivated to create their best work for National Portfolio Day and art school applications.
“I’ve taken a handful of private lessons with Ciara and feel very fortunate and grateful to have found her.
She is a very talented artist and an even better teacher; she has greatly improved my technique and has helped me with my observations about art and life.
I highly recommend her to anyone who is just getting started or looking to improve their skills.”
-Katherine G.
