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Study Academic Drawing & Painting

in Florence, Italy

Private Drawing & Painting Lessons

    • Instruction is tailored for beginning, intermediate, and advanced-level students.

    • Materials and Composition: Students develop a comprehensive understanding of materials, techniques, and composition, preparing them for various artistic pursuits, including still life, portraiture, figure drawing, and landscapes.

    • Assessment and Feedback: Regular assessments and constructive feedback.

    • Flexibility and Collaboration: Adaptable lessons to individual learning styles, creating an environment where students can freely express ideas.

    • Sight-Size Method: This classical technique, popularized in the 19th century in Europe, allows artists to achieve accurate proportions and tonal values by working from a fixed distance. Renowned artists like John Singer Sargent and Anders Zorn utilized this method to enhance observational skills. It promotes a direct relationship between the artwork and the subject, encouraging precision in detail and representation.

    • Constructive Drawing Method: Emphasized by Ilya Repin, artists of the St. Petersburg Academy, and Charles Bargue, this method deconstructs complex forms into simpler shapes, fostering a deeper understanding of structure and form. Bargue's courses and Repin's realist approach have profoundly influenced artistic training, emphasizing accuracy and observational skills.

    • Complementary Approach: When used together, these methods create a comprehensive artistic training program. The sight-size method hones visual accuracy, while the constructive method provides essential understanding of form and structure. This combination encourages the artist to balance keen observation with conceptual thinking, allowing for greater versatility in artistic practice. By adapting techniques based on the subject, the artist can achieve both technical proficiency and creative interpretation.

    • €21.00/hr rate. Typical lesson duration is 3 hours.

    • Lesson Pack: 5 lessons for €283.00 (10% discount)

    • Materials are not included. Students are responsible for providing their own supplies; a recommended materials list will be provided.

    • The studio is located in the heart of Florence, a 20-minute walk from the Duomo, and easily accessible through public transportation.

  • "Ms. Tosheva is a teacher extraordinaire. She is patient and kind about her criticism, and extremely educated in her craft. I spent a week learning from her and have taken her instruction to heart. I recommend her workshops and classes to anyone who wants to be an artist."

    K. Mosbacher

    Google Reviews

  • "An amazing teacher in figurative realism for drawing and traditional oil painting. I learnt so much from her and greatly improved in only a couple of weeks. She’s a very dedicated and caring teacher who tailors her approach to the individual, able to articulate their strengths, weaknesses, give explanations, demonstrations and guide students through the process of making a painting from start to finish. Most importantly she gives her knowledge and attention generously, which empowers her students and brings out their full potential."

    P. Milenkovic

    Google Reviews
Elegant interior with arched windows, potted plants, and an open wooden door leading to a room with a portrait on an easel.

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  • Young man standing beside an easel with two similar portrait paintings; the background includes art supplies and a sketch.

    Student with a completed master copy assignment.

  • Kalina Tosheva giving a student a critique at The Florence Art Studio.

  • Artist painting a portrait on canvas

    Student working on a portrait from life.

  • Two people observing and discussing a charcoal drawing of a nude figure on an easel, with the model in the background.

    Kalina Tosheva demonstrating for a student during a critique.

  • Person painting a portrait on an easel

    Student refining a master copy of the portrait of Juan de Pareja by Diego Velázquez.

  • Person drawing or writing on a vertical surface, wearing glasses and a gray coat in an indoor setting.

    Kalina Tosheva demonstrating drawing technique to a student.