There are many reasons for teaching art to others. Making money is a valid reason, but if it’s your only reason, read my other articles on this topic.
Having said a lot about the challenges of teaching, it’s time for me to talk about what makes teaching great.
It’s all about the students. Really, […]

In the days of the Old Masters, apprentices and students would copy their masters’ works over & over again, until they could mimic the technique perfectly. Then, they’d develop their own styles.
When a student (or someone who’s learning a new technique) copies my art exactly–or very closely–I like to think of them in that context. […]

Most of us went from making to teaching, pretty directly. In many ways, the best advice is that slogan, “Just do it.”
But, how can you build confidence and prepare for the unexpected?
Start with some “dress rehearsals”
Practice teaching with less formal groups. Older Girl Scouts (high school students) are a good […]

The first and most important rule is… Ask how to get started at the places where you’d like to teach.
It’s that simple. Just visit, call or email the people who might hire you to teach.
Other than that, anything that I say reflects only my experiences and opinions. The one and only opinion that matters […]

I’m not netting $50K right now, but in past years, I have earned in that vicinity. I earned the most right before my third child was born, and–if you adjust for inflation–my gross was around $180K, with maybe 3/4 of that being net income.
The bulk of my income came from three sources:
Original art
The largest part […]