About
Hi, my name is Kirby, and I have years of experience making and teaching art to a wide range of ages. Making art, and sharing art and art history is my passion.
I have a BFA in art history, and graduated at the top of my class, with a 3.9 grade point average. My focus in art history gave me excellent research and writing skills, while the fine arts portion of my degree exposed me to various methods in making, from painting and drawing, to soft sculpture, installation, ceramics, and even soft circuits. Because of this background, I'm as equally good at making art as I am writing artist statements, essays, and breaking down art history. I'm excellent at writing cover letters, resumes, and assisting with personal essays. To date, I have been accepted to three different institutions of higher education in the arts, and have worked in admissions, which has given me firsthand knowledge of what a successful arts application and portfolio looks like.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
First it is important to asses the students needs, and prior experience. In doing so, I am able to build off of the students prior knowledge to introduce new ideas and concepts, in a way tha is more digestable. I am able to draw on a wealth of books, essays, and videos to supplement my own ideas, so that learning never gets boring.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
I would emphasis finding someone with experience and knowlege, but also someone who is personable. Art, art history, and portfolios are intensley personal, and it is important that the student feels comfortable talking to their tutor,and truly expressing themselves for the best results.