Tutors

About: Jessica has many years of teaching experience, both in Australia and overseas. After gaining her Bachelor of Education in Primary Education, she taught for two years in Yamagata, Japan through the highly competitive JET Programme.

Around 2016, she was invited to teach at The Gold Coast Art School, which she later became co-owner of in 2019. Since then, she has been managing the school, as well as teaching children’s and teens classes each week.

Jessica has a strong interest in the visual arts, specifically drawing, painting and ceramics. In addition to her art background, she has 10+ years of video and social media experience. 

About: From early childhood, Jason has had a deep passion for sketching, often drawing inspiration from his favourite comic book artists and fantasy illustrators. He has since developed proficiency in oil, acrylic, watercolour, and digital painting. Over the past 15 years, he has further explored his artistic practice in portraiture, colour theory, concept art and miniature painting.

Jason studied digital art and animation at QANTM before moving on to traditional art studies at The Gold Coast Art School. He has furthered his skills in illustration under the guidance of Patrick J Jones. Jason’s travels throughout Europe and Asia have also influenced a love of architecture and landscapes.

Jason’s teaching experience includes miniature painting workshops and private tutelage in miniature painting and colour theory. He also records and publishes miniature painting instructional videos on Youtube.

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Email: jasonc.acu@gmail.com

About: Over three decades, Sam has turned her creative talents to diverse and eclectic projects in Melbourne, Sydney and now in the Gold Coast. After graduating in art in Sydney (COFA) she participated in various group shows, exhibiting painting and sculptural works, and art installations exploring the fragility of self. Her keen interest in the environment and love of the ocean has recently turned this focus outwards to the susceptibility of fellow creatures on this planet. She is an avid whale watcher and, from her hometown of Burleigh Heads, volunteers during the humpback whale migration period to survey and collect information about current numbers and whale behaviours.

In the past 20 years Sam has worked extensively in product development as a freelance graphic designer Sam has taught a variety of art classes to young adults helping them explore sculpture, painting, printing and digital design as well as running workshops for kids.

About: Diana brings her experience and passion as an art teacher from Europe, graduating with a Bachelor of Art Education and Graphic Design from Lithuania. She won a scholarship to Master her degree in an exchange program in Brussels, Belgium.

From early childhood Diana has had a deep passion for sketching, drawing, colouring and painting. She loves working with children, helping them explore their inner artist and creativity. Diana’s tutoring style combines knowledge and understanding whilst nurturing the students ability to create art. As a mum of a little boy, Diana knows how important it is to develop early creativity, have fun, and learn. She also loves professional photography and does family photoshoots in her free time. Diana is a positive, friendly and fun person.

About: Lucy is an artist and self-described art adventurer whose creative journey began in early childhood. Surrounded by colour, brushes, and canvases from a young age, she developed a deep curiosity about the world and a love for exploring it through art.

Drawing inspiration from her surroundings, she experiments freely, discovering how different materials, techniques, and processes can give new energy and perspective. Having studied with artists both locally and overseas, she values strong techniques and a solid foundation while embracing the freedom to explore and create in her own way.

Lucy works primarily through commissions and small exhibitions, often focusing on portraits and animals, reflecting her fascination with both people and the natural world. At the heart of her practice is a simple philosophy: art should be fun, and the joy of creation should always come first.

About: Tyler is a Gold Coast based visual artist, recently graduated with her Bachelor of Fine Arts at QUT, majoring in visual arts. Since picking up her first crayon, Tyler has continued to pursue the arts and develop her practice over the years. Her interests lay in capturing unique portraits with a touch of surrealist and abstracted elements. She especially loves experimenting across a range of mediums. She also has a keen interest in creating conceptual works based around our increasingly digitised lifestyles, often combining electronic and traditional mediums.

Tyler is proficient in traditional painting and drawing mediums, as well as using digital programs such as the Adobe Creative Suite. Being a previous student at the Gold Coast Art School, Tyler hopes to kindle the same passion for art within her students.