A Dedicated Teacher
Shauna is known for her positive, effective teaching style. Her goal as a teacher is to share the techniques and information that helped her the most in her own artistic journey. Demonstrations are informative and effective, taking a blank canvas to an established painting while discussing the thought process along the way. Shauna has the gift of being able to describe what it is she is thinking as she develops a painting, and each demonstration gives new and useful information.
Watercolor Self Portrait
2025 Winter Classes:
Confident Landscape: Wednesday Mornings @ West Hartford Art League
Oil or Acrylic
Known for her positive and enthusiastic teaching style, Shauna’s outgoing personality and positive instruction make her classes a joy for anyone that shares an appreciation of beauty and a love of art. Her enthusiasm for her students’ success and her skill at bringing this subject down to size is informed by 32 years of teaching classes and giving demonstrations. All levels: but some experience with your chosen medium is recommended.
Beginning with an informative demonstration Shauna will show you how to see the world in terms of shadow and light, simplifying the landscape to the most basic masses and values. With specific, individual instruction you will learn the “what, why, and how” of a successful painting. We will learn the steps necessary to be able to express ourselves artistically, how to see the world in a new way, and even more, how to give yourself the gift of confidence. Rain date will be chosen in case of inclement weather.
Drawing: Wednesday Afternoons @ West Hartford Art League
The ability to see the world and express it in a beautiful way is a skill that is the foundation for everything we do in art, and once understood, the artistic journey can become one of satisfaction, even joy.
This class is for anyone who wants to build the best possible foundation for your personal artistic journey. Whether a beginner or experienced, this class is your window into seeing the subject in a new way. With a different point of view you can see much more accurately. Value, negative shape, perspective, and the dramatic shapes of light and dark will be discussed.
Shauna’s first class begins with an informative demonstration describing first — the joy found in the search for excellence, and then — the what, why, and how of each decision. Concept, composition, value development, and finally, the tools that bring it all together into a successful drawing are described and illustrated.
“A generous and outgoing teacher, her individual, specific instruction make her classes a joy for anyone who has an appreciation of the artistic process. Even more, her students come away with a new way of seeing the world. ”
Tuesday Open Studio
9:30-12:30 Painting Instruction: all levels, any medium
Join Shauna on Tuesday mornings for instruction and advice on your current project or painting problem. Rain or shine, every week brings an opportunity to develop your skills, whether beginner or expert. Shauna has won awards in drawing, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, and oil, and is known for effective advice in advancing your work and your skill level. No need to sign up, just come in when you can. Bring your project and supplies – easels are provided.
The fee for three hour's instruction is $25.00. Best deal in town! Questions? call 860-429-3646