Teaching

Scott Hewicker is an artist, painter, writer, and musician based in San Francisco. He received his BFA from San Francisco Art Institute and his MFA from Stanford University. Scott has taught painting and drawing at Stanford University, California College of the Arts, Bucknell University, and The Jean Henry School of Art.

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Scott is passionate about painting and color

Are you interested in growing your artistic repertoire, learning color theory, and exploring new painting techniques? Scott is available for private consultations, critiques, advice, workshopping, and feedback. All experience or no experience welcome.

Kickstart your next project or troubleshoot how to get started. Scott offers one-on-one tutoring, creative brainstorming sessions, gallery installation advice, and painting lessons. Contact Scott to set up a consultation or book a custom class.

Get instruction and art prompts for:

Acrylic painting: Abstract shapes, patterns, perspective, and composition
Watercolor painting: Sunsets, landscapes, pet portraits, botanical, and still life
Color theory: Color consulting for print materials, logos, and brand designs

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Would you enjoy a private art class or consultation in the comfort of your home, office, or event space? Request a session and Scott will provide instructions and guide you on a creative goal of your choosing!

You provide the location and art supplies. Scott will create custom one-on-one lesson plans tailored to match your interests.

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Examples of art courses and prompts

Scott loves to make paintings based on a theme, experiment with color palettes, and create a series of artwork pieces.

Here are a few samples of previous classes Scott led to give you ideas about how you can get creative:

Color Palette Inventory Studies. Scott instructed his students at California College of the Arts (CCA) on a color theory project. The prompt Scott provided to his students:

Extract the color palette from a famous painting of your choosing into proportional and non-proportional inventories. Then apply those inventories towards two original designs using both the equivalent proportions and random proportions.

Color Constancy Studies. Scott instructed students at California College of the Arts (CCA) to explore how varying light in the environment impacts hues and color values. The prompt Scott provided to his students:

Using a series of photos taken of the same place capturing dawn, daylight, and dusk, make a series of paintings that explore color and light shifts throughout the day.

Pet Portraits. Scott instructed his students at Stanford University to bring in a digital photo of their childhood pet: a close-up image of a beloved cat or dog. The prompt Scott provided to his students:

Working on canvas with oil paint, use your photo as a reference to paint a realistic rendition of the subject. Pay special attention to the animal’s facial expression. Put focus on the eyes to bring the pet’s personality to life.