MOLLY CRANCH ART AND ILLUSTRATION
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Painting and Drawing Instruction for Children and Adults

I am a certified K-12 arts educator with experience teaching art to elementary students in public and private schools, as well as in museums and art centers. Currently I am a teaching artist specializing in arts integration, and I teach drawing/painting/tutoring online. Here is a sampling of some of the student projects I have taught:
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Selected Parent reviews:

Miss Molly does an excellent job explaining concepts to the students. She is welcoming and inclusive to all skill levels. My 9 year old enjoyed this class!  -Emily 

My 12 yrs old granddaughter looks forward to this class. She's improving every week and very proud of herself. She really likes her teacher.  -Ashley 

Fantastic, professional & kind. Molly knows her stuff & connects well with her students. Our student was inspired each class to draw and draw and draw!  -JJ

Painting Individualized Instruction

$60.00

Would you like to work with me one-one-one to develop your painting skills and creative style? This class is designed to be a place of support and individualized instruction for those who want to learn more about painting in acrylic. This is an online class and we will decide on a time that works for you.


In this one-on-one class, we will work on skills and techniques related to painting such as: blending and mixing colors, shape and proportion, perspective, color contrast, creating volume, experimenting with texture and color theory. I have many lessons to choose from, such as portraiture, still life, animals, landscape, or abstract. We can work with your paint of choice such as acrylic, watercolor or goauche.


CLASS SEQUENCE:

  • 10 minutes- check in and slide presentation (may include: art vocabulary art technique, photo reference)
  • 45 minutes for sketching and painting
  • 5 minutes to share and reflect


LESSONS:

  • Tints and Tones- Island Sunset
  • Value and Organic Shape- Roses
  • Warm and Cool Color- Beach
  • Analogous Colors and Symmetry- Butterfly
  • Analogous Colors- Flowers in a Vase
  • Warm and Cool- Underwater Sea Creatures
  • Texture- Autumn Landscape


MATERIALS:

  • Acrylic paint (red, orange, yellow, green, cerulean blue and ultramarine blue, violet, white, black and raw umber)
  • Watercolor paint set
  • Watercolor paper or canvas (recommended 9 x 12 or 11 x 14)
  • Variety of small round and flat brushes
  • Water cup
  • Paper Towel


As the instructor, I will set up a second camera projection and paint along with the student. Instruction will provided as we paint and constructive feedback is given as requested.


This listing is set up for one session, please enter the number of sessions you would like to purchase in the quantity. Upon purchase I will reach out and send a link for the class.

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    • Picture Book News
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    • Shop Paintings
    • Gallery Affiliations
  • Painting and Drawing Classes
  • About
    • CV