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I post tips about abstract painting, techniques, professional advice for artists, and travel tips for creative travel in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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I’ve been teaching artists for years, and one of the most common concerns I hear is: “How do I keep creating when I’m away from my studio?” Whether you’re visiting family for the holidays, taking a vacation, or traveling for work, maintaining your artistic practice doesn’t have to be complicated or messy. After decades of […]
If you’ve ever shown your art at a gallery, an open studio, or even to friends, you’ve probably noticed a pattern in the questions people ask. Sure, sometimes someone might wonder what kind of paint you used, or whether you stretched your own canvas. But more often than not, the questions that linger, the ones […]
If you dream of showing your work in galleries, building a professional website, or even creating an Instagram page that makes people stop scrolling, there’s one thing you can’t afford to skip: a series. Galleries and collectors don’t want to see random one-off paintings. They want to see a cohesive body of work that proves […]
Over the years, I’ve taught thousands of students, both in person here in Santa Fe and online. Some come to me as realist painters who are curious about abstraction. Others have been painting abstractly for years but feel stuck. And plenty have never picked up a brush before. No matter their background, they all seem […]
You’re painting away, having fun, letting go of perfectionism… and then you freeze. You step back, look at the canvas, and think:Is this done? Should I add more? Did I just ruin it with that last brushstroke? Sound familiar? This is hands-down the question I get asked most in my workshops and online classes: How […]
"My son and I had an amazing weekend in Santa Fe and the best ending to it was taking our abstract painting class with Andrea. From the minute we walked in, we were in a warm and welcoming environment. Its clear Andrea loves what she does and that she was born for teaching art. I had no experience and felt a little inhibited, but with her guidance and support it was an extremely positive experience and I certainly learned a lot."
"It is clear Andrea loves what she does and was born for teaching."
"I was looking for an experience beyond the typical tree painting class and Andrea’s class was perfect! I’ve taken many art classes and am a relatively experienced painter, but my mother was more nervous about being “let loose” to paint whatever she wanted to. During our class, Andrea handled both our desires wonderfully. Giving us mediums, techniques and suggestions whenever we needed them. We could have brought in reference photos, (or wine lol) but being surrounded by Andrea’s work was inspiration enough. We both walked away really feeling like we created something memorable and unique in just two hours.
"Different (BETTER) than
just a ‘Wine & Paint’ class!
what people are saying...
"Andrea is an accomplished artist, and her teaching style is appropriate for all levels of artists. Our granddaughter is very proud of her finished painting. We had a wonderful time, and we created some great family memories, along with some interesting paintings. We all agreed that we can’t wait to do it again. It was a great family activity."
"We created some great family memories, along with interesting paintings."
"Andrea Cermanski has all the skills of a good teacher. She's knowledgeable, patient, encouraging, and gives precise and helpful instruction to each individual student, allowing him or her to discover their hidden artistic talents."
"Good Teacher, Knowledgeable, Patient & Encouraging."
"I did a private class with Andrea and it was so wonderful!! Andrea is an amazing artist and she is also a great teacher!! Thorough, patient and just a fun person to be around! I really wanted a basic introduction to how to use the paints, mediums, brushes, palettes, etc. I got that and so much more!! She even helped me with the anxieties I was having around painting. I left feeling inspired, and way more confident! Ready to go home and explore. I look forward to another class after I have played some on my own. Highly recommend!"
"I left feeling inspired, and way more confident!"
