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Shane

5 (4 reviews)

Rate $21
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Number of students Shane has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
50+
Number of students Shane has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

5 (4 reviews)

$21/h

1^st lesson free

Drawing
Painting
Oil painting

Experienced tutor in Drawing in Marietta, Shane offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Drawing
Painting
Oil painting

Lesson location

- online

About Shane

I offer art instruction inspiring creative development to ages 13+ and adults in a variety of two-dimensional media and drawing/painting styles through classes and workshops. I am a professional artist with a studio business creating two-dimensional fine art figurative art, portraits, landscapes, and still life.

I love painting portraits and figures, although I also enjoy field painting with fellow artists. I am proud to have been a part of a growing artists community in Cobb and Cherokee counties. I have hosted open life figure drawing sessions at my studio for 20+ years.

I started teaching through the City of Kennesaw's Parks and Recreation program in the 1990s. I opened my own studio in 1998 and began teaching there building everything needed to make the learning experience for students of drawing/painting enjoyable and productive. Ergonomic easels, taborets, still-life elements, air conditioning, soothing music, convenient restrooms, and good lighting are all provided.

I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art from Kennesaw State University, although most of my training in painting has been from more than 30 years of working with established local artists through classes and workshops, and through my own research and devotion to my own studio art career.

About the lesson

I try to help my students both learn how to depict what they see and improve their skills in developing pleasing design in their work. I teach observational techniques that break down the process into simple steps catered to the student's objectives and media used. Projects involving natural objects, landscape, still life, animals, figures, and portraiture are all used to build skills.

My classes typically fill to the maximum capacity of 10 people by the week each class starts per season. I sublease my classroom space to guest artists who also offer drawing/painting instruction in similar observational techniques. GUEST ARTIST INSTRUCTION

I have offered classes, workshops, and art camps for all ages in drawing, painting, figure drawing, portrait painting, using charcoals, pastels, acrylics, and oils since 1998. My ideal student is one who has taken an art class with another instructor before. Why? Because I want students to explore and realize that there's more than one way to create. While I do teach technical skills in drawing and painting, I'm a teacher that wants to open the student's eyes to what art can be for him/her/them and not just the way I see it. I love learning what my students are experiencing in other classes and creative practices.

Everyone learns differently, and you want to make sure there will be enough variety offered to ensure your interests are met. Try to define your goals and communicate them with your instructor.

Look at the artwork your teacher produces. Visit his/her studio to see if he/she has the openness to experimentation to allow you to explore your own style.

Except around major Holidays and when Cobb Schools take breaks, Shane keeps regular hours at his studio at the Artisan Resource Center.

I recently hosted an exhibition of student artworks at my studio that brought around 100 people. Students learned a bit about self-promotion and the importance of making artwork available to the public. Our annual Open Studios of the Artisan Resource Center offers art-lovers and enthusiasts an opportunity to see the studios of the unique arts center and the creations and creative processes of the artists/artisans that inhabit it. It is always the entire weekend before Thanksgiving. I also enjoy participating in the First-Friday Art Walk at Marietta Square. I have artwork available at RobertKent Gallery at the corner of Polk and Church streets.

A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
- What styles do you like and want to employ in your work?
(realistic, illustrative, hard-edged, soft, dramatic, impressionistic, abstract, etc.)

- What techniques/disciplines in drawing/painting do you use?
(broken-stroke, alla prima, abstracted, mixed-media, glazing, grisaille, etc.)

- What subjects/references do you tend to prefer?
(landscape, still-life, figurative, portraits, animals, florals, interiors, etc.)

- What do you plan to do with your creations?
(pastime, gift to family/friends, decorate, sell in galleries, etc.)

I offer an approach that caters to the student's vision of the kind of artist they want to be. I encourage drawing/painting outside the classroom at least once per week, but 2-3 times per week will improve skills more than anything.

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Anna

Shane has the unique ability to meet his students where they are in their art journey and take them to where they want to be without losing sight of their individual style along the way. He is by far the best instructor I have had the pleasure to study with.
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Anna
Shane has the unique ability to meet his students where they are in their art journey and take them to where they want to be without losing sight of their individual style along the way. He is by far the best instructor I have had the pleasure to study with.
Chris

My skills as an artist have grown significantly as a result of Shane’s classes. He creates a very encouraging, supportive and collaborative environment in his classes, helping artist stretch their skills, grow and take risks in their artwork. I can’t say enough good things about Shane who is a very talented artist in his own right. Shane is a wonderful teacher, very generous in sharing his knowledge and techniques to help other artists grow and improve. I highly recommend Shane McDonald as a teacher and as an artist. You will be so glad you found Shane and feel fortunate to learn from him.
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Chris
My skills as an artist have grown significantly as a result of Shane’s classes. He creates a very encouraging, supportive and collaborative environment in his classes, helping artist stretch their skills, grow and take risks in their artwork. I can’t say enough good things about Shane who is a very talented artist in his own right. Shane is a wonderful teacher, very generous in sharing his knowledge and techniques to help other artists grow and improve. I highly recommend Shane McDonald as a teacher and as an artist. You will be so glad you found Shane and feel fortunate to learn from him.
Claiborne

I studied with Shane McDonald for over 16 years and cannot express how much I learned from him. His inspiration, his teaching methods and his approach to art is five stars. Most of all I love the hands on learning with his guidance but you actually doing your painting of your choices. This is invaluable experience. I highly recommend Shane for all ages. I would still be there if we had not moved! On top of that he is just the best person in the world!!!!! Keep Painting.
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Claiborne
I studied with Shane McDonald for over 16 years and cannot express how much I learned from him. His inspiration, his teaching methods and his approach to art is five stars. Most of all I love the hands on learning with his guidance but you actually doing your painting of your choices. This is invaluable experience. I highly recommend Shane for all ages. I would still be there if we had not moved! On top of that he is just the best person in the world!!!!! Keep Painting.
Nathan

Great space to work in, nice atmosphere and instruction. Shane is a phenomenal artist and his student following are nice people.
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Nathan
Great space to work in, nice atmosphere and instruction. Shane is a phenomenal artist and his student following are nice people.
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$225 for 6 classes at three different time offerings:

Mondays, 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Fridays, 9:30 a.m. - 12 noon

Sundays, 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

A new schedule of class time offerings is posted on the shanemcdonaldstudios.com website every season of the year. More details can also be found there.

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