FREE STARTER MEMBERSHIP
For a preview trial, join the Free Starter Membership to get access to sample lessons and be a part of our Virtual Studio Community.
What Your Starter Membership Includes
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Free Sample Lesson
Still Life - Giorgio Morandi
Enjoy this free sample lesson to give you a taste of the format of courses. Discover the beautiful still-lifes of one of Italy's greatest 20th century artists, and learn to work with pen & ink and paint to create two small still-lifes of your own.
The Basics
4 Lesson Course
This course is designed for beginners who want to explore the fundamental basics of drawing and painting. We'll delve into the tips & tricks to help you get started - from tone and composition to perspective and depth through color.
Community Membership
Online Discussion Group
Join our global online community of students and instructor Julian Hyzler himself. Many have met either in person on an art retreat, or during a live online group class. And you're invited to join the vibrant community to keep the conversation and inspiration alive as we learn together and support each other.
What Students are Saying
“I first signed up to the Virtual Studio courses in the early days of Covid and have been an avid participant ever since. The format is brilliant - art history talk, group drawing/painting, critique and then a follow-up recording of the class. Julian is a terrific teacher, I’ve learnt a lot, met some lovely people and have had plenty of laughs - what’s not to like?”
Jenni R. - UK
“Julian is the one of the best teachers I have experienced. Not only is he incredibly knowledgeable about art history and art mediums but he is also incredibly encouraging and enabling. I started my course feeling blocked creatively but with his encouragement and ideas he moved me on to a new level. He is also great company.”
Katie J. - London, UK
“Online classes with Julian saved my life more than once—first throughout COVID and again through several personal trials. That weekly accountability, insightful instruction, and little bit of handholding have propelled my art life by leaps and bounds—even to entering my first show!”
Dianne P. - USA
WANT TO ADD A PRIVATE SESSION?
Receive One-On-One Support from Julian
A perfect idea to pair a 30 or 60-minute private session at anytime during your membership. If you're wanting help with a course, a personal critique on a finished piece, or on-going mentorship, then a private session is for you.
Meet Your Instructor
Julian Hyzler
Senior Instructor
Julian has been teaching students of all ages and abilities for over 30 years. He initially trained at art schools in the UK before specialising in Illustration in London, working for many prestigious clients as a freelancer. Since then he has led hundreds of week-long trips to Italy and around the world, developing over the years an understanding of the Cities and the History of Art in Florence, Rome, Siena, Naples and Venice with his company EASEL&LENS.
The atmosphere generated in the studio is always relaxed and friendly, whilst also being productive and lively, and you can expect positive encouragement to try new ideas as and when you feel confident to do so. Teaching art requires energy, patience and an ability to get as much out of each student as possible, and Julian always strives to do this, whether teaching painting and drawing, photography, design, or illustration. View his current works at JULIANHYZLER.COM