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Derek
- Rate $85
- Response 2h
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Students5
Number of students Derek has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
Number of students Derek has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
$85/hr
Contact
1st lesson free
- Drawing
- Painting
- Illustration
- Plastic arts
- Art School Preparation
Learn Art fundamentals from a Working Industry Artist – Personalized Drawing and Technique Coaching
- Drawing
- Painting
- Illustration
- Plastic arts
- Art School Preparation
Lesson location
Recommended
Derek is a respected tutor in our community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Derek
I'm a professional artist specializing in portraiture, concept art, and illustration. With a background rooted in traditional fundamentals, I focus on helping students build a strong foundation in structure, anatomy, proportion, and form—skills that are essential whether you're pursuing fine art or entertainment design. As someone who works across both realistic portraiture and imaginative illustration, I teach students how to observe, construct, and think visually. My lessons are hands-on, tailored to the individual, and aimed at developing not just technical ability, but a disciplined creative process. Whether you're preparing a portfolio, strengthening your basics, or exploring your artistic voice, I offer clear, focused guidance to help you grow.
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About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I offer private art lessons specializing in portraiture, grounded in a strong focus on fundamentals. Whether you're a beginner learning to draw from observation or an intermediate artist looking to refine technique, my instruction is rooted in the core principles of realistic drawing: structure, proportion, value, form, and anatomy.
As a working professional in the portraiture industry, I guide students through time-tested methods—starting with basic shapes and gradually building toward accurate, expressive portraits. Lessons are tailored to each student's skill level and goals, with a clear emphasis on discipline, clarity, and progress.
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Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
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Derek’s artistic skills are extremely flexible. From portraiture, to landscapes, to anime, Derek is a jack of all trades master of many. You can learn a lot from him
I had the pleasure of being taught by Derek last summer. When we met I had very little experience and he was patient with me, taking the time to explain the fundamentals of art. Not only did my skill improve but I gained a greater appreciation for art and a deeper understanding of what takes an art piece to the next level. I highly recommended Derek to anyone looking to learn more about art and become a better artist. His rates were fair and his dedication and overall talented are grately appreciated.
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Rates
Rate
- $85
Pack prices
- 5h: $339
- 10h: $763
online
- $85/h
free lessons
The first lesson with Derek will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
- 1hr
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