Jean Oh is a New York-based visual artist and educator. She received her MFA from Pratt Institute and her BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art. Alongside her studio practice, she has over six years of experience teaching drawing, painting, and portfolio preparation to students ranging from elementary school to graduate level, as well as adult hobbyists.
Jean’s teaching approach balances structure and openness. She focuses on helping students build strong technical foundations while encouraging curiosity, experimentation, and individual creative direction. She tailors each class to the goals and experience level of her students, whether they are beginners exploring materials or advanced students preparing portfolios.
Students often describe her classes as supportive and focused. Through clear communication and a respectful, low-pressure learning environment, Jean helps students gain confidence in both their technical skills and their creative decision-making.
Jean Oh is a New York-based visual artist and educator. She received her MFA from Pratt Institute and her BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art. Alongside her studio practice, she has over six years of experience teaching drawing, painting, and portfolio preparation to students ranging from elementary school to graduate level, as well as adult hobbyists.
Jean’s teaching approach balances structure and openness. She focuses on helping students build strong technical foundations while encouraging curiosity, experimentation, and individual creative direction. She tailors each class to the goals and experience level of her students, whether they are beginners exploring materials or advanced students preparing portfolios.
Students often describe her classes as supportive and focused. Through clear communication and a respectful, low-pressure learning environment, Jean helps students gain confidence in both their technical skills and their creative decision-making.
Jean brings a thoughtful balance of structure and openness to her classes. With training from Pratt Institute and MICA, plus years of experience teaching drawing, painting, and portfolio preparation, she helps students build solid technical skills while encouraging curiosity, experimentation, and their own creative direction.
The class environment feels respectful, focused, and easy to settle into. Students are encouraged to ask questions, try new materials, and build confidence at their own pace, with clear guidance that feels supportive without being rigid.
Classes take place in a reserved teaching area within a creative workspace filled with artwork, books, natural light, large tables, and comfortable seating. The atmosphere feels casual, relaxed, and inspiring.
540 President Street, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215 View Direction
Explore drawing through playful exercises, mark-making, and creative experimentation in a relaxed, beginner-friendly environment.
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