Create Your Best Work

What if you could draw and paint without the struggle?

I don't just teach you to draw and paint. I teach you how to SEE like an artist.

With that ability, you can paint/draw/express almost anything. All you need is a handful of skills to get you there.

Whether you're just starting out, or you're a mature artist seeking new ideas, or you just want gentle guidance, I can help.

Your art is your birthright--and only you can claim it!

"For decades, I worked with Disney Imagineering and pursued my own painting practice. I studied with master painters and created hundreds of paintings and illustrations. Now that I've become a teacher, I've distilled everything I learned into practical lessons that anyone can access. I LOVE seeing students' expressions when they see what they can create!"
--Maggie Parr

Student and Client Testimonials

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Testimonial One

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Testimonial Two

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Robert

Testimonial Three

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If you'd like to meet 1:1 with Maggie to talk about which program is right for you, schedule a free 30-minute consultation:.

DRAW LIKE YOU MEAN IT

A 6-week online drawing workshop that will help you feel more confident in your work, no matter what the medium.

If you'd like to consult with Maggie, schedule a free half hour meeting.

Student Testimonials

"Maggie is a generous teacher, sharing her talent, tips and offering patient guidance. She not only brought me back to the basics I had forgotten, but she also taught me new methods and techniques I never knew existed! Working with Maggie has helped me to improve measuredly, and the results have elevated my confidence. Maggie has helped me believe I can be the artist I've always aspired to be."

Karleen A-P

"Maggie is a museum-quality artist and also patient, generous, and helpful to artists of all levels. She guided us methodically through each step of painting a good portrait. You will learn how to use darks and lights to shape the facial features and produce a good likeness. She provides a consistency pleasant atmosphere to relax and paint."

Peggy S

"I loved the entire process from beginning to end. You really don't need much experience to try oil painting, just trust the process. You can learn a lot in just two days. Maggie is very knowledgeable and makes class very enjoyable."

L.V.

UPCOMING Workshops

IN-PERSON May 17 @ Riley St Santa Rosa

Alla Prima Oil Portrait

ONLINE Tuesdays Starting May 26

Draw Like You Mean It
Lessons From Disney

PAST Workshops

Lessons From Disney
Create a Signature Series
Create a Signature Series
The Story of Light
The Story of Light
Creative Map 2026
Creative Map 2026