Elizabeth Miskin-Garside

About Me:
-Freelance Artist with Many Years of Experience
-BA in Graphic Design
-Currently pursuing an MA in Animation & Illustration
-Passionate about teaching and helping students unlock their creative potential
-Experienced in both traditional art techniques and digital design, plus animation and research methods

What I Offer:
-A Broad Range of Skills to Help You Grow
-Traditional Art Techniques
-Drawing, painting, printmaking
-Mastering fundamentals such as proportion, shading, and composition

Graphic Design & Digital Illustration:
-Using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
-Vector illustrations, typography, and layout design

Animation:
-2D and 3D animation basics
-Concept development, storyboarding, and execution

Research Methods for Academic Success:
-How to effectively use research to support and develop your ideas
-Presenting research to demonstrate its influence on your work

Lesson Format:
-Flexible and Tailored to Your Needs
-Online Lessons via Video Call - Perfect for flexible schedules, screen sharing for tutorials, and direct guidance
-In-Person Lessons (Locally) - Available for hands-on learning in your home or studio, with personal attention to your needs

How Lessons Work:

Tailored to Your Goals:
-For Beginners: We'll start with the fundamentals and gradually move to more advanced techniques
-For Advanced Students: We'll focus on refining your skills, overcoming creative blocks, and mastering specific areas you want to improve
-Customized to You: Every lesson is designed to fit your individual needs, whether you're looking to develop your portfolio, master new tools, or improve your grades in art courses

What to Expect in Each Lesson:

1. Initial Consultation -
Assess your current skill level, discuss your goals, and outline a plan

2. Practical Skills Development -
Learn by doing: live demos, practice exercises, and constructive feedback
Project-Based Learning

3. Work on personal or academic projects under my guidance, ensuring you're applying new skills in meaningful ways

4. Ongoing Assessment -
Regular progress check-ins to monitor your development and adjust lesson plans as needed