Classes on Tuesday and Thursday

I'm so excited to be able to finally offer classes on Tuesday (11 - 3 pm) and Thursday (1 - 5 pm). In these classes, you'll get a chance to work closely with me on a number of special topics including landscape, figure, portrait, still life, abstract, edges, style and so on. I will post what it is we'll be focusing on each week here on this blog site. Please email me for questions, reservation or information at studioza@mac.com

Due to the limited size of these classes, I'm asking that if you're doing the monthly reservation, please let me know which day (Tuesday or Thursday) works best for you. This will allow more people to sign up. If you want to check to see if there's any cancellation or would like to meet up more than once a week, I'll put you on a waiting list and let you know as soon as something opens up.

Thanks again for your interest and I hope to hear from you soon.

BOTH CLASSES ARE FULL(email me to get on a waiting list if you're interested)
Start - May 23, 2017
Cost - $35/session or $100/month (for 4 sessions)
Spaces - 5 maximum
Location - Beaverton Oregon

Reservation or prior approval is required due to limited spacing

Olmsted Master Plein Air Invitational

I'm super excited to be invited back to participate in this incredible event. Please come and visit if you're in the area. It's bound to be amazing!

The Figure in Landscape Painting Workshop, Roseburg OR

The Figure in Landscape Painting with Yer Za Vue JULY 30 – 31, 2016 | 10:00AM – 4:00PM Workshop description coming soon! About Yer Za Vue: I ground my art through subject matter that inspires me. I work directly from real life, often painting spontaneously, wet on wet. Creating new works of art this way is challenging, but vital to achieving an energy and expressive quality that appeals to me aesthetically. Using form and shape, I decode and reorganize design in a way that creates harmonious interplay and the illusion of dimension. Abstracting and sacrificing form for the sake of design gives my paintings a unique look and style. View her work here. View Supply List $225 (Members) | $250 (Non-Members) SIGN UP ONLINE

Figure on Location Workshop, Eugene OR

PPLC Presents: Ver Za Vue "Figure on Location" June 25 & 26 2016 10am -4pm $200 + $12 modeling fee 10% disc PPLC members Eugene, Oregon Will fill fast, act now! "Working outdoors on location with live models, exploring various compositions, carving forms out utilizing directional mark making, analyze color relationships along with informative driven demonstrations and informal Q & A" http://www.yerzavue.com/ Contact Victoria for info and registration: awake.art11@gmail.com

Drop In Session

I'm running a model session to go over whatever it is you want to focus on; color, composition, drawing, value, edge work, brushwork etc. This drop in session is designed for a one on one alone time to hone in and focus on specific area of needs.  This has been in the pipeline for some time but I'm going to try and do one of these monthly.

Place: Troy Laundry Building
Time: Sunday April 17th, 2016 (11:30 - 4 pm)
Cost: $50 (please bring an additional $5 to cover the model fee)
Space: Limited to 8 people max



Thanks Quin S. for this awesome photo!

For reservation, email me at: studioza@mac.com

Fundamentals of Portrait Painting at Sequoia Gallery in Hillsboro OR

Figure In The Environment Workshop

Working from live models, exploring various compositions, carving forms out utilizing directional mark making, analyze color relationships along with informative driven demonstration and informal Q & A.

February 27th & 28th, Sat and Sun, 2016

10-5 pm

Location: Portland, OR

$200 (includes model fee)

10-12 student maximum

For reservation, email me at:

studioza@mac.com