Art Instructor & Creative Guide
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North Penn Arts Alliance – Lansdale, PA
Continuing Education Instructor
2018–Present
Teaches semester-long courses in Abstract Acrylic Painting, Mixed Media with Acrylic, and Neurographic Art
Develops lesson plans that encourage experimentation, personal expression, and technical growth
Adapts content for beginner and returning students in both group and individual formats
Utility Works – Lansdowne, PA
Acrylic Painting Instructor
2019
Led introductory acrylic painting course for adult learners
Greater Norristown Art League – East Norriton, PA
Guest Speaker & Workshop Leader
2017
Delivered a presentation titled “Painting Intuitively and Energizing Your Work”
Guided participants through hands-on exercises in abstract painting techniques
Whitemarsh Art Center – Whitemarsh, PA
Acrylic Painting Instructor
2014
Led introductory acrylic painting course for adult learners
Emphasized confidence-building and creative exploration through color and texture
Abstract Acrylic Painting – 2018–2025
Abstract Impressions of Nature – 2025
Creative Background Papers for Collage – 2025
Abstract Mixed Media – 2024
Neurographic Art – 2023, 2024
The Art of the Cut-Out: Inspired by Matisse – 2024, 2025
Private Custom Workshops – Ongoing
Available for tailored sessions at art centers, libraries, and educational institutions.
Painting Intuitively and Energizing Your Work – Greater Norristown Art League, 2017
Acrylic Painting Workshop – Whitemarsh Art Center, 2014
Curriculum Development
Workshop Facilitation
Teaching Adults & Lifelong Learners
BA in Graphic Design from Moravian University
Ongoing study in modern and abstract art practices
Attends a yearly, week-long intensive at Hudson River Valley Art Workshops
Regularly attends classes at Fleisher Art Memorial
Conference attendance and artist community engagement
Design background, bringing structure and clarity to creative instruction