"I am an artist and former designer based in Manhattan, holding a Master of Fine Arts degree from Pratt Institute. My creative journey began in childhood when I was encouraged to explore art through tactile play, craft, and three-dimensional thinking. These early experiences taught me how to express thoughts, feelings, and observations through visual forms and physical creations. This way of thinking shaped how I engage with the world and later helped me succeed as an international applicant to top art and design schools, including the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Parsons School of Design, and Pratt Institute, where I received scholarships and teaching assistantship offers.

I offer two types of art sessions. For children ages four to twelve, I provide art and craft lessons focused on tactile play, mixed-media, and sculpture. These sessions support sensory development, fine motor skills, and creative expression. My own early experiences with hands-on art taught me to appreciate the world in vivid, diverse ways, and I aim to share that same joy and curiosity through playful, meaningful projects.

For teens and adults preparing for art school, I offer portfolio preparation and feedback. I help students develop technical and conceptual skills while guiding them through concept development and synthesis. I assist them in expanding their ideas, interests, and aesthetic sensibilities into cohesive bodies of work or individual projects that reflect their unique artistic voices. My guidance focuses on helping each student make thoughtful creative choices and transform inspirations into visually compelling, conceptually strong outcomes.

Whether working with children or aspiring college students, I believe in respecting individuality and creativity. My goal is to help every student build confidence and expressive tools that enrich not only their artistic journey but also their broader way of seeing the world." less...