Hello!
I'm Christy Hayes, a professional artist and instructor, living in Marietta, Georgia, with my husband, two children, and two dogs.
In the last decade, my art has been in a number of juried shows, one magazine, and five galleries across the Southeast. Nine years ago, I began teaching painting classes, in an art center near my home, and now I teach regular classes, in four locations, west of Atlanta.
My objective is to continue to evolve as an artist, and to help you to achieve that same goal.
Gain confidence in your painting skills!
The difference between a hobby painter, and an artist, is knowledge and practice. I'll teach you everything I know about painting, and I'll give you practice exercises, to help you to become a more confident painter.
Fine Art Basics
I can teach you to:
- know your supplies
- choose a good composition,
- get the proportions right,
- match the values,
- add contrast when needed,
- mix colors and make thoughtful color choices,
- "see" like an artist
- paint from photos or paint live subjects