Private Art Lessons · Los Angeles
Real instruction. In your home. From a credentialed art educator.
Weekly or recurring private art lessons, taught at your home by Elena Marmol — a fine artist with a Master's in Art Education from the University of Seville. For kids who want to develop real skills, teens building portfolios, and adults who always wanted to learn.
Who it's for
Kids (ages 5+)
Building real foundational skills: drawing, color, composition, painting techniques. Beyond what they get at school art class.
Teens
Portfolio prep for arts magnet schools, summer programs, or college applications. Or just serious skill-building.
Adults
Beginners through intermediate. People who say “I'd love to paint” but never had a teacher who could actually meet them where they are.
Homeschool families
Recurring weekly art curriculum integrated with your homeschool schedule.
Small groups (2–5 students)
Sibling pairs, friend groups, or homeschool co-ops.
What makes this different
This isn't a paint-by-numbers craft session. Elena's Master's in Art Education means lessons are structured curriculum, not improvisation:
- Skill progression — drawing fundamentals → color theory → composition → medium-specific techniques
- Real mediums — graphite, charcoal, watercolor, acrylic, oil (age-appropriate)
- Critique and feedback — actual instructor feedback, not just “great job!”
- Long-term portfolio — students build a body of work over months
- Bilingual — instruction in English or Spanish at no extra cost
Pricing
We strongly recommend our structured programs for most kids — better per-session value, real progression, and meaningful outcomes. Single lessons are great as a trial or for kids who can't commit to a full program right now.
Recommended · Multi-week programs
Or · Single lessons (trial sessions)
Single Lesson
60 minutes · 1-on-1 in your home · supplies included
Use as a trial, then roll into a program.
Free travel within 15 miles of West Los Angeles. Beyond 15 miles: $2/mile.
What we cover
Lessons are tailored to the student's age, level, and goals. A typical curriculum spans:
Drawing fundamentals
Line, shape, value, proportion
Observational drawing
Still life, figure, architecture
Color theory
Color wheel, mixing, harmony
Painting techniques
Watercolor, acrylic, gouache, oil (older students)
Composition
Rule of thirds, focal point, balance
Personal style
Once fundamentals are solid, helping students find their voice
How it works
- 1
Free 15-minute consultation
We talk goals, age, and schedule. For kids, this is also a chance for them to meet Elena.
- 2
We design a curriculum
Based on the student's level and goals. Kids working on portrait skills get one path; adults learning watercolor landscapes get another.
- 3
Weekly lessons at your home
Same time each week works best. We bring all supplies. You provide a table and a clear surface.
- 4
Progress reviews every 4–6 weeks
Where the student is, what's clicking, what to focus on next.
What people say
“My 14-year-old wants to apply to LACHSA. Elena has been doing weekly portfolio prep with him for four months and his work is unrecognizable from when they started. She knows exactly what those programs are looking for.”
“Best decision I made for my daughter's 7th birthday. Elena set up in our backyard — drop cloths, apron-tying, the whole thing — and ten girls sat down and actually painted for ninety minutes straight. Real instruction, not a craft. Three of the moms texted me afterwards asking for her info.”
“We did the Sensory Fun theme for the twins' 4th and I genuinely don't know how Elena kept eight four-year-olds focused that long. They came home with framed paintings and not a single meltdown.”
Frequently asked questions
What's the minimum commitment?
Do you do trial lessons?
What ages do you teach?
Can siblings share a lesson?
Do you teach specific media?
Do you do portfolio prep?
Can lessons be in Spanish?
Do you teach via Zoom?
Is there homework?
Available across Greater Los Angeles, including Santa Monica, Brentwood, Mar Vista, Venice, Culver City, Pacific Palisades, Playa Vista, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park, Hollywood, Silver Lake, Los Feliz, Echo Park, Atwater Village, Highland Park, Eagle Rock, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Encino, Burbank, Calabasas, Pasadena, South Pasadena, Altadena, and La Cañada Flintridge. See all areas →
Schedule a free consultation
Tell us about the student — age, level, and goals. We'll set up a 15-minute call to see if it's a good fit.
Or reach out directly: elenamarmolbaena@gmail.com · (747) 329-0774