I consider teaching to be a sacred duty and a privilege for those who have been fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to gather the experience and knowledge necessary to be a good one.
There are currently several avenues one might take in order to study with me. I am a faculty member at Studio Incamminati, teaching in the Advanced Fine Art Program, Continuing Education Classes, and Intensive Workshops. I am also A faculty member at The Wayne Art Center, teaching during the academic year, and also offering separate workshops. Additionally, I am a Master Mentor at Mastrius, an International Online Mentorship program, for Beginning Emerging, and Professional Artists. And Finally, I independently teach group and one-on-one private lessons in person and online via zoom (complete with an asynchronous option).
If any of these appeal to you, you can email me at: jasonpatrickjenkins@gmail.com, contact the relevant institution, or check out the items listed under Upcoming on this website.
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
“Jason Patrick Jenkins is an outstanding teacher who possesses a vast knowledge of art history and has very deep technical skills. Jason can communicate and demonstrate complex concepts in a clear and engaging way. He also has an incredible ability to provide positive, constructive feedback while still supporting my artistic vision. His instruction has vastly improved my oil portraiture abilities and foundation. Jason can teach you how to show exactly capture the likeness and personality of your subject. I am so grateful for Jason’s dedication and expertise in teaching me portrait and figurative painting and would highly recommend his instruction to anyone looking to explore their creativity and to highly develop their skills.”
-Jeff Morris
Art Student
“Jason has worked with me in private sessions for three years. His knowledge of materials handling and varied technical approaches, and his step-by-step sequential method to building a painting, have been invaluable to my advancement as an artist. He is also a gifted teacher, encouraging but incisive as to strengths and weaknesses. He is also enthusiastic and positive about sharing his knowledge. I would highly recommend him for students of all levels, most especially for those with a serious interest in pursuing the art and craft of realism in painting.”
-Ruth Feldman
Art Student
“I have been studying with Jason for a couple of years, both in a classroom setting – at Studio Incamminati – and privately. In my experience, he has been nothing short of a superb instructor. Jason has and continues to give me a toolbox of strategies, techniques, and methods
for drawing the human figure and portrait through incredibly thorough demonstrations, lectures and critiques. Fundamentals Iike proper handling of graphite and charcoal, producing an accurate block-in, understanding shadow and light values, applying anatomy and structural analysis to strengthen the drawing are some of the key areas we have explored together. He presents really complex material in understandable and accessible ways that allow me to continue practicing between classes with a deeper understanding and critical eye. Thanks to Jason’s instruction and inspiration, I feel like I’m really seeing progress and that only motivates me to spend more time at the craft.”
-Caroline Armstrong
Art Student