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Rodger
- Rate $55
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1st lesson free
- Drawing
- Painting
- Art and Design
- Fine arts
Award-Winning Creative Instructor Offering Personalized Art and Design Mentorship for All Ages
- Drawing
- Painting
- Art and Design
- Fine arts
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About Rodger
I spent over 30 years as a Creative Director at the center of pop culture, shaping work across graphic design, motion, and communication design. I hold a BFA from Parsons School of Design and spent more than two decades at MTV, collaborating with visionaries like Bruce Mau on Massive Change and earning recognition from the Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum. At the core of everything I do—then and now—is a belief in strong ideas and concept-driven creativity.
Now semi-retired, I offer private, one-on-one mentorship in Manhattan, building on my experience teaching at Pratt Institute and the School of Visual Arts. I love helping people solve creative problems, push ideas into unexpected places, and discover what they’re truly capable of. My background spans both fine art and commercial disciplines—painting, drawing, sculpture, color theory, and design—so I can meet students wherever they are.
I work with children and adults of all ages and abilities. Years spent in youth-driven culture make me a natural fit for younger students, while my life experience allows me to support older adults with patience and care. I’m also a certified life coach, bringing an empathetic, hands-on approach rooted in active listening and personal growth.
In addition, I’m a New York State–certified Recovery Peer Advocate. While I don’t provide clinical therapy, I offer art-based sessions that support self-expression, reflection, and personal discovery. Creativity, to me, is not just about making things—it’s a powerful tool for connection, healing, and joy.
Outside of teaching, I stay engaged in my own creative practice through photography, painting, and craft. I believe creativity is for everyone—and when approached with curiosity and support, it can open up something truly meaningful.
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About the lesson
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- +2
levels :
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Proficient
Children
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My lessons are completely tailored to each person—what you’re into, what you want to learn, and where you want to go creatively. I work with kids and adults of all ages and abilities, keeping things supportive, hands-on, and engaging. Over time, we build a real connection that allows for deeper growth, helping you reach your goals while keeping the process fun, exploratory, and full of joy.
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Rates
Rate
- $55
Pack rates
- 5 h: $275
- 10 h: $550
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Rodger will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hrs
online
- $55/h
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