schliefkevision — Attraction in Kansas City

I took one on one drawing lessons with Michael for about 2 months. I am 26 and I have to say that it was amazing. Not once did I feel self conscious about being a novice artist. He provided valuable insight into areas I could improve upon while simulataniously giving me the perfect amount encouragement about the things I was doing well. The first couple weeks he had drawings planned to teach fundamentals and evaluating skill level but we quickly moved on to whatever it was that I wanted to accomplish. Overall the lessons were extremely helpful, structured yet flexible, and Michael encourages an open dialog about what is working and what isn't. Overall he is an absolutely incredible teacher and I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to...

My daughter wanted to learn to paint and public school art education is deficient at best we went on a search for painting lessons. We found Michael and had a lesson, that was 3 years ago and we have had weekly lessons since! She has learned so much and her skill has evolved immensely. Michael is patient and challenges Mariah to improve every week. She thinks she is just learning to paint but Michael also challenges her to think and see more of the world around her and realize "Art" is more than just slinging paint on a canvas. She has gotten math and history lessons along the way. Sometimes in life you find something extraordinary when you didn't even know you were looking. That is what we found when we began art lessons...

My experience working with Michael was pleasant. As an instructor, he helped me grow as a beginning artist. In our short time, we covered fundamentals like proportion, negative space, and value. He typically prepared an image, usually of an animal or object, which I would draw. Michael is very encouraging and great at helping you work through problems.

We began working in his studio shortly before the pandemic began and off and on briefly after. The remote classes were similar. I drew an image provided by Michael and he provided feedback. The only difference with remote sessions is that he isn’t able to help you correct your drawing directly. Instead, he drew examples of and provided suggestions on how you...