Experienced tutor in Painting in Portland, Brenda offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

I only began painting this last fall, and through Brenda's guidance, instruction, and encouragement, I have discovered a new passion, and perhaps, a long hidden artist. Her style of teaching responds to all levels of mastery, and her enthusiasm and passion is infectious. Her level of mastery is enviable, but she is more than willing to share her secrets, and does so in a way that is clear and meaningful. If you are considering taking lessons from her, don't hesitate another second.

Brenda works well with students of different levels within the same class. She gives useful critique while always being encouraging and positive. She is enthusiastic and promotes having fun while learning! she is also an amazing artist!! I love her demos!

Regardless of student experience level, Brenda can guide artists to doing their best work. She is very personable, extremely professional and has a knack for explaining concepts I may have heard before but never understood.

Brenda's class was a great overview for a beginner like me. She covered a lot from the tools we use as pastelists to mounting and protecting your work. Brenda was always supportive and encouraging but gave good critical feedback to help my work improve. And what a dynamic teacher! Fun exercises. I learned a lot from her in-class demos. I will definitely take a class with her again

Been in several workshops with some great artists but not all of them are able to teach what they know. Brenda is a great teacher as well as artist and lots of fun besides

Brenda brings years of experience to her students in clear, basic lessons packed with the fun that is Brenda. She shares her joy of art and creativity, while providing you with a good foundation to begin your own art journey. You will not be disappointed spending time and learning with her.

I have taken a number of workshops with Brenda Boylan over the past five years. She has taken a novice to an intermediary level. Brenda engrained in me the abstracts of value composition and color. Now I am comfortable working plein air and much better in my home studio.