1^st lesson free

Chris

5 (6 reviews)

Price $128
Answer 1h
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Number of students Chris has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
50+
Number of students Chris has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

5 (6 reviews)

$128/h

1^st lesson free

Drawing
Painting
Illustration

Experienced tutor in Drawing in San Mateo, Chris offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Drawing
Painting
Illustration

Lesson location

- online

About Chris

You can find me on Instagram at (concealed information) for samples of my work. I teach artists important foundational drawing and painting skills, visual problem solving, identifying obstacles and strategies for breaking through them, time management and professional business practices. I have been drawing for 40 years and a working professional artist for 25 years in animation, games, TV, film and education.

I get a thrill out of helping others to dream and move beyond what they thought they could achieve as artists by sharing my personal life experience and professional best practices I have learned along the way as an animator and concept artist in the field.

I began teaching concept artists in China at a game company I worked at for a number of years. After that I can back to the USA and began teaching figure drawing, portraiture and concpet art at the Academy of Art in San Francisco and and San Jose State University in California.

I received my Bachelors degree in Illustration from San Jose State University. I have worked in animation and games since 1993 as an animator, director, storyboard artist and concept artist. I have taught and lectured on drawing, figure drawing, portraiture and concept art both here in the States and abroad in China.

About the lesson

Typically I do an intake and find out what the customer's needs are– what they most want to learn. I will have them do a drawing for me, usually in pencil of a human face or something they have interest in, for approximately an hour so I can find out where they currently stand with their drawing skill set. This step is really important as it helps me target and focus a curriculum that is best suited for the individual.

Recently I have taught art for the Walt Disney Family Museum, the Academy of Art University and San Jose State University in the Bay Area. Before that I worked in China as a concept artist for games on projects for Star Wars Galaxies, Star Trek Online, World of Warcraft, Activision, Facebook and many others.

Be clear about what you want to learn and havae a goal in mind. Make sure the teacher you are talking to is tracking with you by asking them questions. What they say back to you is key with respect to their understanding of what you are looking for.

Living in China. It was a challenge and it opend me up to many new people, traditions and life conditions. I am grateful for having had the opportunity.

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5 (6 reviews)

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Maggie
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Perfect! Chris was a wonderful teacher and explained the concepts clearly, in an interesting and fun way. Really liked my lesson with him! And it's clear he's a masterful artist!
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Maggie

Perfect! Chris was a wonderful teacher and explained the concepts clearly, in an interesting and fun way. Really liked my lesson with him! And it's clear he's a masterful artist!

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Thank you Maggie!
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Chris

I took the online portrait drawing course. It has made a big difference to my ability to produce portrait drawings and paintings. Now that I understand the structure and how everything works I can approach a new portrait, previously a somewhat overwhelming experience, with so much more confidence. I'm glad I signed up!
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I took the online portrait drawing course. It has made a big difference to my ability to produce portrait drawings and paintings. Now that I understand the structure and how everything works I can approach a new portrait, previously a somewhat overwhelming experience, with so much more confidence. I'm glad I signed up!
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Ernie

Very detailed step-by-step instructions. Totally worth it! Highly recommended drawing courses!
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Ernie
Very detailed step-by-step instructions. Totally worth it! Highly recommended drawing courses!
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Candace

I originally had Chris as a figure drawing teacher at SJSU. My figure drawing improved dramatically because I was able to learn a lot about the fundamentals. He broke down the form into basic shapes and rhythms that were easy to understand. I recently took his online portrait class which encouraged me to get back into traditional medium again. Overall, I would highly recommend any of his classes!
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Candace
I originally had Chris as a figure drawing teacher at SJSU. My figure drawing improved dramatically because I was able to learn a lot about the fundamentals. He broke down the form into basic shapes and rhythms that were easy to understand. I recently took his online portrait class which encouraged me to get back into traditional medium again. Overall, I would highly recommend any of his classes!
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Stephen

East to follow curriculum and Chris is a very motivating instructor. I’ve all ready seen a great improvement in my portrait work.
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Stephen
East to follow curriculum and Chris is a very motivating instructor. I’ve all ready seen a great improvement in my portrait work.
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Esha

The steps were easily broken down in detail and easy to understand, developed more interest towards sketching
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Esha
The steps were easily broken down in detail and easy to understand, developed more interest towards sketching
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5h: $640
10h: $1280

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The first lesson with Chris will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.

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I usually have a written agreement in place before we start the lessons so that both parties are clear what to expect. My price structure is based on packages that start at 10 lessons, 20 lessons and beyond if the student wants to study longer. The more courses purchased the price goes down.

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Experienced tutor in Drawing in San Mateo, Chris offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

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online

Details

Chris's Video

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