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A realistic original digital painting of a woman in Indian dress in the light, by an art student.

Art Coaching

in Traditional & Digital Painting

Art Coaching

in Traditional & Digital Painting

Digital painting by Hannah Aytes, 17

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One-to-One Art Coaching

Online or In Person

I offer personalized coaching tailored to your unique goals –– from beginner to advanced –– paced for your budget, for any painting or drawing medium. My apprentices typically meet with me one-to-one on a weekly basis, where I provide lessons, live demos, assignments, critiques, & more.

Command the fundamentals: paint or draw confidently through principles that translate across mediums


Paint with the light: learn to perceive, understand, and wield light to create powerful impressions


Create original artwork: gain processes & tools for inventing your own, unique compositions

If you are interested in coaching, you can start by submitting your art for a free critique, or reach out to me directly at dcfolta@gmail.com.

Grayscale oil painting study of a pepper by an art student. Learning values & edges to capture form

1 Month

Oil painting of a pink rose by an art student, 15 years old.

6 Months

Oil paintings by Olivia Humphreys, 15

Daniel Folta in his studio in front of biblical narrative oil paintings

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All critiques are constructive in reinforcing strengths, identifying weaknesses, and providing solutions with understanding. These critiques are objectively focused on how an artwork could be improved from a technical standpoint. 

 

Discover what areas you need to improve in most to reach your next breakthrough. One free critique per person.

A hand holding a brush, mixing paint on a palette. Paint mixtures, flesh tones, brushes.

Instruction in Traditional Painting

A classical approach to traditional mediums: oil, charcoal, and more. Learn principles of light, form, depth brushwork, colormixing, and more. View lessons here.

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Let there be Light

I create narrative oil paintings & portraits to illuminate Truth with Beauty.

Beyond the easel, I coach advanced artists and beginners in principles of light to create paintings with form, depth, and powerful storytelling.

A digital light study of a torso by an art student. The shadows are a single color, only the lights are painted.

Instruction in Digital Painting

Quickly learn how to create form with light, before diving into color and rendering for powerful illustrations. View lessons here.

Daniel Folta with his back turned, painting a classical oil painting on a large easel

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