Blue Gouache Strokes

Art by CMac ​Home Studio

Palette and Brush

Meet the Masters

Chris MacCormack, a local artist and tutor is authorized to ​offer Meet the Masters art curriculum and instruction to the West Bradenton ​community for small groups in her studio or home school coops nearby. This ​program teaches art history, techniques, and fun art projects to develop ​creativity and love of art for children 5th grade and up. She recommends a ​group of 3-5 students meeting weekly for 90 minute sessions for 12 weeks. ​Materials are included in the $300 tuition. Contact Chris at ​maccormc@msn.com or 941-757-7557 to discuss this or other options for art ​classes for children. www. artbycmac.com


Monet Oil Painting Water Lily
Portrait of a Young Girl, by Mary Cassatt, 1899, French impressionist painting, oil on canvas. This work adopts the compositional style of Japanese prints with its high vantage point, flattened space  (BSLOC_2017_3_140)
Van Gogh Oil Painting
Neon lights in Mondrian style
Fine Art Background
White Splash Watercolor Paint

Acrylic Painting for ​older children

and adults

Three classes of 1 /12 hrs. in ​acrylic painting including ​instruction and materials for ​2-4 students. Time TBA

at ArtbyCmac Home Studio. ​Drop - off is fine. $80 per ​person includes materials.


In this video, I am helping my ​grandchildren copy JOONY ART ​paintings which they chose. ​Even after watching the 10 min ​video demonstration , students ​benefit from guidance mixing ​colors, drawing and painting.



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Red Gouache Strokes
Wite Blur Background
Paper Note Illustration

About Chris

About Chris

Chris is a 76 yr. old retired teacher sharing her talents ​and work with her neighbors. Classes are also available ​for children. Her other business My Tutor Nana also ​serves the local community offering classes in reading, ​math, Spanish, and art. Many original paintings are for ​sale at https://manatee.shopwhereilive.com or by ​contacting Chris directly. Matted and frame prints are ​also available for many paintings.

Chris is an educated, experienced Spanish teacher, ​and an artist who enjoys sharing what she has learned ​from her extensive training and experiences. Her ​teaching style consists of sharing knowledge, ​encouraging students whatever their skill level, and ​giving calm useful suggestions. Please read through the ​course descriptions and then call or email Chris to ​discuss possibilities.

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White frame painting

Water color matted prints 16×20 ​with backing and sleeve $20. I ​offer water color classes for you ​and one or two friends scheduled ​for 2 hrs. between 9 and 6 pm ​most days. If you don’t have an ​artistic buddy, let me know your ​schedule and interests so I can ​pair you up with someone. That ​way I can offer classes for $15 per ​hr per person + materials. Private ​classes are available for $25 an ​hour. You can always bring your ​own materials or I can supply ​paint and paper for about $5 per ​session.

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Water Color Painting

Water Color Painting

Abstract Pink Watercolor Brush Stroke
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Abstract Water Color

Beginning Acrylic Painting- Each session will start with ​instruction and demonstration of several aspects such ​as colors, brushes, composition ,or techniques. Then, ​students can practice along with Chris on a scene with ​a sky, water, and trees or do their own painting with ​help as needed. Materials provided and included. ​Three 90 min. sessions per calendar month $80 per ​person with 2-5 students; $150 for private sessions. I ​find Joony art videos on YouTube very easy to follow ​and highly successful for beginners. I encourage you ​to explore these 10 min videos and then come for my ​help on painting a beautiful painting. You can also ​bring your own landscape photographs.

Acrylic Painting Course

Acrylic Painting Course

Mayonnaise. Beige abstract background with swirls of paint
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White frame painting
Water color Blue

Silk painting- A 16 inch square silk ​painting which can be mounted on canvas ​or a 60” scarf. Bring your ideas or ​drawings for a subject consisting of large ​flowers, other images or an abstract ​design See my Thai instructor’s face book ​pictures for ideas- Batik class with Oi. The ​process includes drawing, applying resist, ​painting with dye, fixing and washing, ​framing the squares, and if you want you ​can try wax batik. Materials $10 per ​project including silk, canvas, dyes and ​wax. Three 1 1/2hr. sessions per calendar ​month $80 with 2-4 students.

Silk Paintings

Silk Paintings

Water Splash
White Transparent Gradient Overlay
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Abstract Water Color

Gyotaku Fish Prints

Gyotaku Fish Prints

Original gyotaku fish prints and prints are for ​sale and great for decorating a Florida style ​room. My 26 ” red fish original prints are ​mounted on wood or metal and measure ​12×36.$50. Many others are available as ​framed prints $25-$35 or matted prints $20.

A class can be organized with 2-4 students. ​We need 3 hours to prepare the fish and ​make 2 different prints. Estimated cost per ​person is $40 rice paper, $45 silk.

I can provide various 9-12 in. fish but if you ​want larger we must plan more. If you ​already have a friend to take the class or fish ​that helps get this going.


Watercolor Paint Stain
watercolor rose flower
watercolor rose flower
Black grunge square brush. Rectangular frame

Former Students

Former Students

I really love seeing their successes!” - Chris

Rectangle frame shape icon, vertical decorative vintage border
Rectangle frame shape icon, vertical decorative vintage border
Rectangle frame shape icon, vertical decorative vintage border
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Spanish classes

Learn Spanish
Diverse group of adults studying together

Chris has a Master’s in Spanish teaching and has taught beginners and AP ​Language and Literature and also lived and taught in Latin American ​countries for about 5 years. She loves Spanish culture and language and ​has developed very effective methods for teaching students to speak ​Spanish.


After the first free consultation to check each student’s levels and ​interest, there will be a commitment for four 90 min. classes for $90. ​Specific used textbooks to be purchased are estimated at $10.


Beginning Spanish - Phonics, greetings, family, numbers, present tense, ​adjectives, time, important expressions.


Intermediate Spanish - A grammar book, reading book, conversation, and ​written assignments Content will depend on the level and needs of ​students.. Students will have different strengths and weaknesses, but all ​have studied Spanish and know the basics.


Reminder- Small groups must maintain 2-4 students. Individual classes ​are available at $25 per hour. Chris can travel up to 5 miles from home to ​meet groups but she prefers classes at ArtbyCmac Home Studio.


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ARTBYCMAC CUSTOMER REVIEWS


Mary

36 weeks ago

Wonderful Class and ​excellent instruction for a ​first time student as myself . ​Would recommend to ​anyone who is interested in ​learning acrylic paints and ​other techniques.


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Carol Bartz

I took a class along with a friend ​with Chris and enjoyed it ​immensely. Chris had all the ​supplies ready and a suggested ​item to paint. My friend wanted to ​paint something different---Chris ​was able to easily switch gears ​and give us both guidance as we ​painted. Neither of us were ​experienced with painting, but we ​were pleased with our results!


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Gwendolyn

8 Months Ago

I have taken watercolor ​classes with Chris. She is an ​excellent teacher with a lot ​of patience. I highly ​recommend taking any of ​her classes if you get the ​opportunity.

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Christine MacCormack

Christine MacCormack

Address

7506 17th Ave W.

Bradenton, Fl ​34209


Phone

(941) 757-7557​

Email

maccormc@msn.com