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Nathalie
- Rate N$970
- Response 13h
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N$970/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
Lesson location
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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- French
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
French
English
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.
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Perfect! Nathalie was awesome to talk with! She is an extremely talented painter with lots of art world connections in Chicago. if you are an aspiring working artist, specifically painting and drawing, she has the art world know-how, technical savvy, and creative vision to really give great guidance. Very kind, intelligent and inspiring lady!
- Colette is a very enjoyable student. She expresses her needs well; she is respectful, and most importantly, she has a huge drive and ambition and is eager to pursue her art career seriously. And she is very sweet.Nathalie's response :
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Recommendations
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I’ve known Nathalie for many years as a fellow creative professional, and I’ve always admired both her artistic talent and her dedication to her craft. She has an exceptional eye for color, composition, and visual storytelling, with decades of experience as both an artist and a graphic designer.
What sets Nathalie apart is her ability to share that knowledge, and her passion, with others. She is patient, encouraging, and knows how to explain creative concepts in a way that is both practical and inspiring. Whether her student is developing technical skills or exploring their own artistic voice, she creates an environment that builds confidence and creativity.
I highly recommend Nathalie to anyone looking to learn from an accomplished artist who is generous with her knowledge and genuinely invested in her students’ success.
I have been involved with Nathalie several times over quite a few years. These experiences involved teaching me about the project we were working on as well as the art project itself.
I found Nathalie to be equally as skillful as a teacher/ mentor as she is as an outstanding artist.
I can highly recommend Nathalie to help you accomplish your goals.I've had the pleasure of knowing Nathalie as a friend, and I've always admired her creativity, dedication, and generosity. Art isn't just something she does—it's how she sees and understands the world. She has an incredible ability to explain artistic ideas in a way that is both clear and encouraging, making people feel confident enough to experiment and grow.
What I appreciate most about Nathalie is her enthusiasm. Whether she's talking about color, composition, drawing, or the creative process, her passion is contagious. She has many years of experience as both a professional artist and graphic designer, and she brings that knowledge to every conversation. I have no doubt that anyone learning from her would benefit from both her technical expertise and her warm, patient approach.I highly recommend learning from Nathalie! Learning from her was about much more than painting, it was about developing a genuine connection with the creative process. She has a unique ability to help people let go of perfection and approach art with curiosity, confidence, and authenticity.
While she is an excellent teacher of technique, what sets her apart is her ability to inspire personal expression and help each student discover their own artistic voice. She creates a welcoming environment where creativity feels natural and meaningful, making art something to experience rather than simply learn.I’ve known Nathalie as a professional artist and designer, and what has always impressed me is her ability to explain creative concepts in a clear and encouraging way. She has a deep understanding of color, composition, and visual communication, along with decades of professional experience.
She is patient, thoughtful, and genuinely passionate about helping others grow. I would confidently recommend her to anyone looking to develop their artistic or design skills with someone who combines technical expertise with creativity.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
- N$970
Pack prices
- 5h: N$4,851
- 10h: N$9,702
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
online
- N$970/h
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