(Online Only) Art Lessons
(Online Only) Art Lessons

(Online Only) Art Lessons

$80/hour
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Drawing style

Responds in about 3 hours

Introduction
I am a professional artist/educator with experience teaching both beginners and advanced art students looking to expand their abilities. I enjoy getting to share my knowledge of and passion for art and technique. It's the most rewarding experience to see my students progress; to expand and realize their own artistic potentials.
Overview

Hired 22 times

Serves Los Angeles, CA

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1 employee

7 years in business

Business hours

Sun9:00 am - 8:00 pmMon9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, PayPal, and Venmo.

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2019

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Pengcheng C.
Nov 26, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack

Mr. Dean Liao is great. I have never done drawing before. Through the first lesson, I was able to draw a 3D object reasonably well. He is good at explaining the concepts and techniques to an outsider like me. And he is very patient. I highly recommend him.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No experience • Sketching • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Cory T.
Sep 19, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack

Dean was so helpful in my introduction to drawing! I started at stick figure level and was able to progress quite quickly. He has a progressive lesson plan that reinforces and builds on various techniques. Dean provides great feedback to help improve your skills, and he's also a nice guy to chat with! I wholeheartedly recommend.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No experience • Portrait • Sketching • 60 minutes • I travel to the drawing instructor • The drawing instructor travels to me • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

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Alan L.
Mar 28, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack

I took a few online lessons with Dean. I came in with a rather unusual request, asking him to help me review a digital art project I was working on, in addition to standard fine art lessons. He was very flexible with working around this request, which I really appreciate. Additionally, he is good at explaining the basics of drawing and fine art (which is my current level). Unfortunately, the teaching quality is limited by the resolution of the camera. I don't think there's much that can be done about this, unless I upgrade to a faster internet service, but otherwise I would not hesitate to recommend Dean as a teacher.

Details: 18 - 25 years old • Beginner • Sketching • Portrait • Cartoon / Caricature • 60 minutes • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting) • I travel to the drawing instructor • The drawing instructor travels to me

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Lisa W.
Mar 18, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack

I requested a drawing instructor via Thumbtack and Dean was the first to respond - he is a talented artist with a gift for teaching. I have been taking lessons for approximately six months and have learned so much! This is my first professional art class and Dean is very patient and attentive. He breaks down drawing concepts at a pace that has been so helpful to me as a novice drawer. I am so pleased with my progress and would highly recommend his services to others looking for a drawing instructor! Lisa

Details: 45 - 64 years old • Beginner • Sketching • Portrait • Technical • 60 minutes • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting) • I travel to the drawing instructor

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Monica R.
Jan 25, 2023
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Dean is a phenomenal art teacher. He has been working with our 13 year old daughter for 6 months now and I have seen tremendous growth in all aspects of her art. I am not sure how he does it but I am amazed by how much she has learned. She comes out with beautiful art every class. He is also very professional, keeps me informed on how she is progressing and proactive about keeping things on track from schedule perspective. He is just an amazing artist and teacher! Here are couple examples of their latest lessons

Details: 10 - 13 years old • Intermediate • Sketching • Portrait • 30 minutes • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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