New and returning artists
Learn foundational skills at a pace that feels comfortable and useful.
- Materials and tool guidance
- Technique demonstrations
- Patient answers in the moment
One-on-one creative guidance
Private Art Lessons in Knoxville, TN
Bring the idea, painting, tutorial or unfinished project you cannot solve alone. Get focused instruction built around the skills your work actually needs.
One-on-one supportfocused on your goals
All skill levelsbeginners welcome
By appointmentcontact for availability
The missing step between watching a tutorial and having an experienced teacher answer your question.
Personalized by design
A lesson shaped around your project—not a preset curriculum
Private art lessons at Knoxville Art Studio provide individual instruction for artists in Knoxville who want focused help, clearer next steps and time to ask detailed questions.
Professor Elena McMillan meets you where you are. Start with fundamentals, troubleshoot a project or concentrate on a technique that will help your work progress.
Painting techniques
Drawing & composition
Mixed media & design
Portfolio development
When private instruction helps
Bring the roadblock. Leave with a path forward.
A private lesson is useful when the question is specific, the goal is personal or you want more focused time than a group class provides.
Stuck projects
Bring the piece or tutorial that stopped making sense and work through it together.
- Composition and color decisions
- Technique troubleshooting
- Clear next steps
Skill and portfolio development
Focus instruction on a medium, body of work or portfolio requirement.
- Goal-centered practice
- Constructive feedback
- Progress across sessions
How it works1 2 3
Three steps to a more useful lesson
Tell us your goal
Share the medium, idea, project or problem you want help with.
Plan the lesson
The studio confirms the best format, what to bring and available appointment times.
Learn while making
Ask questions, practice the skill and leave knowing what to do next.
Learn with Professor Elena McMillan
Experienced instruction with room for your voice
Elena combines decades of creative practice with extensive art education experience. Her teaching is technically grounded, patient and centered on the person in front of her.
- Painting, drawing, design and mixed-media knowledge
- Support for beginners and experienced artists
- Questions encouraged throughout the lesson
“She’s a gifted artist whose love of teaching really shines through. She’s definitely found her calling.”— Recent Knoxville Art Studio review
Before you inquire
Private art lesson FAQs
Tell the studio what you want to learn so your lesson can be matched to the right format.
Who are private art lessons for?
Private lessons can help beginners, returning artists, students working through a difficult project and artists developing specific technical or portfolio goals.
What media can private lessons cover?
Private instruction can be tailored around painting, drawing, mixed media, design, creative problem-solving and portfolio development. Contact the studio to confirm the best fit for your project.
Can I bring a tutorial or unfinished project?
Yes. Bring a reference image, online tutorial, unfinished piece or idea that has you stuck. The lesson can focus on the techniques and decisions needed to move it forward.
Do I need previous art experience?
No. Private lessons can begin with fundamentals or focus on more advanced questions, depending on your current experience and goals.
How do I schedule a private lesson?
Contact Knoxville Art Studio with your preferred medium, project and general availability. The studio will confirm the right lesson format and available times.
Are private lessons available for portfolio preparation?
Portfolio-focused instruction may be available depending on the student’s goals and timeline. Contact the studio with the program, school or submission requirements you are working toward.
Your project can move forward
Ask about a private art lesson in Knoxville
Send a short note describing your project, preferred medium and general availability. Knoxville Art Studio will help you choose the best next step.
6859 Harvest Grove Lane, Knoxville, TN 37918Monday–Saturday by appointment(865) 214-7301info@knoxvilleartstudio.com
