Artist Kathleen Giese offers all levels of quality oil painting instruction in the Greater Madison Area of Wisconsin.  

Kathleen has studied throughout the United States with both nationally and internationally-recognized artists.  She is formally trained in Traditional, Old Masters' and Ala Prima (Wet-on-Wet) oil painting and teaching techniques. 

Subjects include:  Landscape, Seascape, Still Life, Floral,and Wildlife.

Kathleen Giese is one of only 28 people in North America to have achieved the status of earning all four certifications from the Bob Ross Company.  Additionally, she is the only person in the State of Wisconsin to earn these certifications for instructors. 

The William Alexander Company has awarded Kathleen certification to teach.  She is one of two people in the State of Wisconsin to have achieved this status.

 "Safari Adventure"
    

Discover your Own inner da vinci

  "Paradise" 

Have you always wanted to paint but never tried?  Can't draw a line--straight or otherwise?  No one can read your handwriting?  You can't read your own handwriting?  Have two left feet?  Don't have the patience? 

You can paint!!!

Kathleen believes that anyone with a positive attitude and a desire to paint can be a successful artist!  She is dedicated to helping students bring out and discover their own inner da Vinci! 

You can paint!!!

No previous art or drawing background  whatsoever is needed.  Kathleen offers a positive and encouraging learning environment that instills student confidence. 

You can paint!!!

Her painting classes are designed especially for you - whether you've never painted before or have previously painted and would like to try something new.  

You can paint!!!

In one class, students create a fantastic painting!  (More complex paintings such as Old Masters' or wildlife may require more sessions.)  Kathleen will guide you every step of the way.

You can paint!!!

Contact Kathleen for more information.