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Nathalie
- Rate L737
- Response 1h

L737/hr
1st lesson free
- Drawing
- Painting
- Art and Design
Professional Artist with 30+ Years of Experience Teaching Abstract Painting, Creativity & Graphic Design.
- Drawing
- Painting
- Art and Design
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Recommended
Nathalie is a respected member of our tutor community. She is highly recommended for her commitment and the quality of her lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Nathalie
My name is Nathalie Gribinski, and I am a French-American professional artist and graphic designer based in Chicago. For more than thirty years, I have worked in both the fine art and graphic design worlds, building a career that combines creativity, visual communication, and technical expertise.
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design from Columbia College Chicago and have worked on projects ranging from branding and publications to advertising and digital media. Alongside my design career, I have continuously developed my fine art practice. My work has been exhibited in galleries, collected internationally, and is represented on several online art platforms.
As an artist, I am driven by curiosity and a desire to keep learning. I believe that creativity is a lifelong journey and that every person has the ability to develop artistic confidence with the right guidance. My goal as a tutor is to share not only professional techniques but also the joy of creating, experimenting, and discovering new ways of seeing the world.
Whether you are taking your very first lesson or looking to refine advanced skills, I bring decades of professional experience, patience, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for helping others grow creatively.
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- English
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Art and design have been my life for more than thirty years. As both a professional artist and graphic designer, I have learned that creativity is not a mysterious talent reserved for a few people—it is a skill that can be developed, strengthened, and enjoyed.
My lessons bridge two worlds that are often taught separately: the freedom of fine art and the precision of graphic design. Students learn not only how to draw, paint, or use professional design software, but also why images communicate, how color influences emotion, how composition guides the eye, and how visual decisions create meaning. Whether we are working with acrylics, ink, mixed media, Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign, every technique serves a larger purpose: helping you communicate visually with confidence.
I teach beginners, experienced artists, students, and creative professionals. Some want to paint for the first time. Others want to improve their technical skills, prepare a portfolio, strengthen their design abilities, or rediscover their creativity after years away from art. Every lesson is adapted to your goals, your pace, and the way you learn best.
I don't believe in teaching students to paint like me. My goal is to help you understand the principles behind successful artwork so you can develop your own artistic voice. Together we will explore observation, color, composition, rhythm, balance, visual storytelling, and creative problem-solving in a relaxed, encouraging environment where curiosity is valued more than perfection.
Whether your ambition is to become a better artist, a stronger designer, or simply someone who enjoys creating, I will give you both the technical foundation and the confidence to keep growing long after our lessons are over.
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
I've known Nathalie for years, and recently had the pleasure of working with her when she designed the website for my acupuncture practice, Tao Essence Acupuncture. I came to her with a vision but no real understanding of web design, and she transformed my ideas into a beautiful website that truly reflects my practice. She has an exceptional eye for design and an incredible ability to bring ideas to life. What I appreciated most was that she was always there for me throughout the process—patient, responsive, encouraging, and willing to answer every question I had. She made what felt overwhelming become enjoyable. I highly recommend Nathalie to anyone looking to learn web design and creative design from someone who is both incredibly talented and a wonderful teacher.
Nathalie has been an inspiration to me for many years; she incites creativity, passion, playfulness, and love for the visual art. Her awe of the world and of the creations of others is incredibly inspiring and encouraging.
Nathalie is a wonderful teacher, full of creativity and energy. She understood my needs and desires and showed me how to channel my inner artist. She genuinely cares for her students, listens and shows them how to succeed. I highly recommend her!
As a physician, my work can be demanding and stressful, and I’ve been looking for a creative outlet to help me unwind. Nathalie’s enthusiasm for art is contagious. She has a wonderful ability to make creativity feel approachable rather than intimidating, and she encourages exploration without judgment.
What I appreciate most is her belief that art is about expression and discovery, not perfection. I would recommend Nathalie to anyone looking for a supportive, knowledgeable, and inspiring mentor to help them reconnect with their creative side.View more recommendations
Rates
Rate
- L737
Pack prices
- 5h: L3685
- 10h: L7370
online
- L737/h
free lessons
The first free lesson with Nathalie will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
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