Ann Mackowski

I am an art tutor for both children and adults with both private and group clients. Notable clients including the University of the Arts London, Buzzfeed, and Liberty London, and the artist Ahmed Farid. I hold a MFA from Chelsea College of Art and Design and have 14 years tutoring experience. I also work professionally as an artist both through galleries and on commission; was featured on SkyArts Landscape Artist of the Year, and was the winner of Espronceda’s 2020 residency in Spain.

I believe that anyone can learn to create art with the right set of tools and techniques, and am well experienced in running a classroom for both children and adults.. I am also well versed in the practical elements of sourcing materials, preparing class material, setting up and breaking down classrooms and multitasking in teaching individuals within groups. As a private tutor, artists seek me out due to my extensive experience in multiple media including drawing, water media, acrylics, oil paints, and linocuts. Parents seek me out because of the high caliber of technical training I'm able to offer their children while still remaining gentle and encouraging.

My tuition style is based in my formal training as an artist, and I follow age-appropriate curriculums when teaching children. For beginner adults, I like to start with a strong technical foundation in essential art skills, after which we branch out into special interests. For more experienced artists, I am available to provide training in figurative technique in drawing and water media. For reviews of my private classes, please visit or to see some of the demos I provide online adult students with you can visit my YouTube @soho_life_drawing.