Create Your Best Work
What if you could draw and paint without the struggle?
I don't just teach you to draw and paint. I teach you how to SEE like an artist.
With that ability, you can draw (or paint) almost anything. All you need is a handful of skills to get you there.
Whether you're just starting out, or you're a mature artist seeking new ideas, or you just want gentle guidance, I can help. Three decades of working with Disney Imagineering while pursuing my own painting practice has given me many gifts, and I'm eager to share them with you.
Your art is your birthright--and only you can claim it!
UPCOMING Workshops
IN-PERSON June 17 @ Petaluma Arts Center
IN-PERSON June 20 @ Petaluma Arts Center
IN-PERSON July 16-Aug 6 @ Riley St San Rafael
ONLINE Tuesdays Starting July 14
Student and Client Testimonials
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If you'd like to meet 1:1 with Maggie to talk about which program is right for you, schedule a free 30-minute consultation:.
DRAW LIKE YOU MEAN IT
A 6-week online drawing workshop that will help you feel more confident in your work, no matter what the medium. *NEW CLASS STARTS JULY 14, 2026.
If you'd like to consult with Maggie, schedule a free half hour meeting.
Student Testimonials
"Maggie is a generous teacher, sharing her talent, tips and offering patient guidance. She not only brought me back to the basics I had forgotten, but she also taught me new methods and techniques I never knew existed! Working with Maggie has helped me to improve measuredly, and the results have elevated my confidence. Maggie has helped me believe I can be the artist I've always aspired to be."
Karleen A-P
"Maggie is a museum-quality artist and also patient, generous, and helpful to artists of all levels. She guided us methodically through each step of painting a good portrait. You will learn how to use darks and lights to shape the facial features and produce a good likeness. She provides a consistency pleasant atmosphere to relax and paint."
Peggy S
"I loved the entire process from beginning to end. You really don't need much experience to try oil painting, just trust the process. You can learn a lot in just two days. Maggie is very knowledgeable and makes class very enjoyable."
L.V.
Work with me
I guide students one on one and in groups in my studio, online, and at various locations. See my Upcoming Workshops, or contact me directly to discuss what you would like to learn.
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Gallery of Student Work
Some students come to me with a lifetime of experience and a desire to learn new things; some come to me with no experience at all. I love each and every student, and I'm honored to help them do the best work they have in them.
PAST Workshops
