Welcome to Reiner's Lessons Page. I offer lessons in classical drawing and painting at private sessions in my teaching studio in the Mission, San Francisco.
classical painting - private tuition
drawing the natural way - private tuition
addressing individual needs - private tuition
about me
fee & availability
address & contact
testimonials
classical painting - private tuition
You will be working from a still life, which is a fine way to learn new techniques. I'll guide you in the methods of classical painting, while inspiring you to grow and improve. A minimum of 6-10 lessons will provide you with a basic knowledge of how to build up a painting, so you can use the techniques in your own work. Some students take lessons over a longer period in order to go deeper into the work.
The one-on-one situation is a very intensive learning approach and will enable you to learn much faster than in a class situation. The hands-on lessons with plenty of demonstrations are important for learning about paint quality, brush work and mixing colors. If you want to, you can show me some of your previous work, but it's not necessary. It's important to have developed your drawing skills to paint in a realistic manner. I recommend taking a few drawing lessons with me if you haven't drawn much previously in order to start the painting with confidence.
Topics covered: Initial sketch, transfer of drawing, monochromatic under-painting, layers of color, color mixing, glazes, using the tools and materials, mediums, hands-on demonstrations, studio tips and much more.
You will be working from a still life, which is a fine way to learn new techniques. I'll guide you in the methods of classical painting, while inspiring you to grow and improve. A minimum of 6-10 lessons will provide you with a basic knowledge of how to build up a painting, so you can use the techniques in your own work. Some students take lessons over a longer period in order to go deeper into the work.
The one-on-one situation is a very intensive learning approach and will enable you to learn much faster than in a class situation. The hands-on lessons with plenty of demonstrations are important for learning about paint quality, brush work and mixing colors. If you want to, you can show me some of your previous work, but it's not necessary. It's important to have developed your drawing skills to paint in a realistic manner. I recommend taking a few drawing lessons with me if you haven't drawn much previously in order to start the painting with confidence.
Topics covered: Initial sketch, transfer of drawing, monochromatic under-painting, layers of color, color mixing, glazes, using the tools and materials, mediums, hands-on demonstrations, studio tips and much more.
drawing the natural way - private tuition
I put great emphasis on learning good drawing skills before doing anything else in the visual arts. Whether you want to pursue realism or abstract painting, do sculpture or design, drawing is the language you will need in order to express yourself visually. Learning to draw from a still life will provide you with all the challenges of basic shape, form, proportion, light/shade and textures. It will also help you with your hand-eye connection and the sensitivity of muscular control. I will design the lessons to your level and needs. If you are a beginner I will make sure we start with smaller exercises before going more in depth. Drawing is fun!
Topics covered:
Beginners: Warming up, drawing from memory, blind drawing, fast sketches. Observation and measuring methods, outline and negative space.
Intermediate and Advanced: Warming up, observation and measuring methods, outline and negative space. Drafting methods, cross hatching, markings, quality of lines, controlling value steps, tonal studies, focal points, planes of the 3-dimensional object, projected and reflected light.
addressing individual needs - private tuition
Lessons will be suited to your interests, private goals and individual needs. We'll focus on specific problems you might have in your work and find solutions. Issues can include: composition, perspective, palette, materials, technical and more. We can work with a painting you have already started at home, or you might want to paint from a photograph or do a self portrait, or even venture into abstract painting. The one-on-one situation is a very intensive learning approach and will enable you to learn much faster than in a class situation. It's recommended to take notes along the way.
Lessons will be suited to your interests, private goals and individual needs. We'll focus on specific problems you might have in your work and find solutions. Issues can include: composition, perspective, palette, materials, technical and more. We can work with a painting you have already started at home, or you might want to paint from a photograph or do a self portrait, or even venture into abstract painting. The one-on-one situation is a very intensive learning approach and will enable you to learn much faster than in a class situation. It's recommended to take notes along the way.
about me
"I like to turn people on to art and bring art into their lives. I find satisfaction in sharing my knowledge with others, so teaching comes naturally to me. I believe that everyone has a part of them that is creative, but in order to express that you need to develop your skills.
Initially when you get into painting, the driving force is the excitement and joy of it. I then find that teaching in a natural way is the best thing, just learning the basics. Later, when you'll want to push and develop yourself and get more into the depth of things, then my teaching will be more technically specific and tuned to what level you're at."
Kirstine Reiner graduated from Designskolen Kolding in Denmark with a degree in Design & Illustration. She exhibits regularly in the Bay Area and across the country. Her work is collected in Europe and the US. She has taught Classical Painting and Drawing privately for the last 6 years since living in San Francisco.
My online gallery: www.reiner-art.com
"I like to turn people on to art and bring art into their lives. I find satisfaction in sharing my knowledge with others, so teaching comes naturally to me. I believe that everyone has a part of them that is creative, but in order to express that you need to develop your skills.
Initially when you get into painting, the driving force is the excitement and joy of it. I then find that teaching in a natural way is the best thing, just learning the basics. Later, when you'll want to push and develop yourself and get more into the depth of things, then my teaching will be more technically specific and tuned to what level you're at."
Kirstine Reiner graduated from Designskolen Kolding in Denmark with a degree in Design & Illustration. She exhibits regularly in the Bay Area and across the country. Her work is collected in Europe and the US. She has taught Classical Painting and Drawing privately for the last 6 years since living in San Francisco.
My online gallery: www.reiner-art.com
fee & availability
Fee: $90 for each 90 min. lesson. (Low income: $75)
A discount of 10% is offered if you pay for 6 lessons at one time: $486 ($405). All materials are provided and included in the price, you don't have to bring anything. None of the lesson time will be used for setting up as the whole lesson is devoted to learning.Payment can be done by check or cash at the first lesson.
Private lessons are taught on:
Sundays: 6 - 7.30pm | 8 - 9.30pm
Mondays: 8 - 9.30am | 10 - 11.30am | 12 - 1.30pm | 2 - 3.30pm | 4 - 5.30pm | 6 - 7.30pm | 8 - 9.30pm
Tuesdays: 6 - 7.30pm | 8 - 9.30pm
Please contact me for availability. Feel free to ask for more info.
Fee: $90 for each 90 min. lesson. (Low income: $75)
A discount of 10% is offered if you pay for 6 lessons at one time: $486 ($405). All materials are provided and included in the price, you don't have to bring anything. None of the lesson time will be used for setting up as the whole lesson is devoted to learning.Payment can be done by check or cash at the first lesson.
Private lessons are taught on:
Sundays: 6 - 7.30pm | 8 - 9.30pm
Mondays: 8 - 9.30am | 10 - 11.30am | 12 - 1.30pm | 2 - 3.30pm | 4 - 5.30pm | 6 - 7.30pm | 8 - 9.30pm
Tuesdays: 6 - 7.30pm | 8 - 9.30pm
Please contact me for availability. Feel free to ask for more info.
address & contact:
2150 Folsom Street (cross street 18th Street)
Studio 10A
San Francisco
CA 94110
Tel: 415. 203-8782
Street parking.
The calling system in the building doesn't work. I will be at the street door at the scheduled time. If late just call me 415. 203-8782 and I will come down and open.
testimonials
I have been studying with Reiner for about two years and I am amazed at the results I have been able to achieve under her careful teaching and guidance. Although I had tried to draw and paint throughout the years, I always hit a wall because of my lack of practical knowledge. The experience of working with Reiner is simply delightful – she’s patient, extremely talented, and completely comfortable in her role as a teacher. I plan to go on with my sessions indefinitely.
David Jamison
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After retiring from my ceramic business after 20 years I decided I was going to do what I always intended and that was to paint. I went to Craigslist. I found Reiner. Just wanted to get a basic materials course to get me started. The price for private lessons were so reasonable. I had no idea that this was going to lead me where it did. To a woman that is so dedicated to give the best possible information in such an unselfish and gentle manner. I thought I could paint when I got there but I learned so much more than I expected and produced work I never thought would be possible. Her teaching style is very comfortable. Oh thanks goodness for Craigslist! I absolutely adore her.
Denise Ford
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I have had the honor to study with esteemed painter, Reiner. I wanted to learn the master techniques of classical realism. Since being drawn into the genre of realism, I have grown immensely as an artist (specifically by the instruction and guidance of this European realist painter). I am impressed by the quality and depth of her knowledge, as well as her chosen materials striving for a caliber of excellence. Reiner is truly, the ivy league in the realm of artistic instruction. I have studied with her twice a month over the past year. I believe that by making the investment into Reiner's lessons, the qualitative return has paid back with immeasurable magnitude.
Jennifer McKnew
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"I learned more in two hours with Reiner than I did in a year of art classes"
Kamela Portuges
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"Although I had prior drawing skills and knowledge, my lessons with Reiner began with a very limited history of accumulated painting skills and techniques. Through private lessons, however, my skills and abilities at rendering oil paintings in a classical format have greatly increased and improved. I feel that I have learned a comfort with oil painting and technique, from underpainting to final detail, through private instruction that I personally could not obtain through classroom instruction alone."
Louis Cubba
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"I began with taking drawing and painting classes with Reiner about two years age. I hold a Master of Art in Painting from NYU and a CA art education credential. My own art work was not as precise and structured as I would like it to be. The classes at Reiner's studio provided intense focus on improving my accuracy skills, and working with the delightful old master's techniques of oil paint glazes. I saw a huge improvement in my work. I find my drawings and paintings to be visually more believable. I am pleased with the results.
I continue to schedule learning time with Reiner, to keep up skill building exercises.
I recommend any serious artist or student of art to take the advantage of experiencing the benefits of studying with Reiner."
Linda Rosenblum
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"It is a genuine pleasure and honor for me to recommend Reiner and her oil painting classes. Reiner has instructed me in oil painting for several months now, and I can state unequivocally, that each class has proven rewarding. Reiner is a talented artist and patient instructor - a combination which has left my knowledge enriched and in awe of her skill. Each class is focused on the student abilities and real techniques are acquired at the end of the lesson.
In closing, let me say that I have no hesitation in recommending Reiner and the oil painting classes. I feel confident you and art will develop significantly from her instruction."
Dan Montagne
