The Drawing Studio

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3614 SE Division St
Portland, OR 97202

The Drawing Studio, founded by Phil Sylvester in 1990, is an independent art school in Portland, OR that offers drawing and painting classes for adults of all skill levels. Sylvester's teaching method focuses on helping students overcome their assumptions and preconceptions about drawing, allowing them to experiment freely and grow as artists through regular practice.

With over forty years of experience, Sylvester believes that anyone can learn to draw and emphasizes the importance of experimentation and practice in the artistic process. The Drawing Studio provides a supportive environment for students to develop their skills and explore their creativity, demystifying the drawing process and making it accessible to all.

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Timothy R.
8/28/2014

If you're looking for an art class where the instructor shows you how to hold your brush to paint clouds, this is not the class for you. Phil Sylvester does something much more valuable: he helps...

LInda C.
4/24/2023

Great classes and wonderfully unique approach to making art. I have taken classes from Phil and Sarah - both are great.

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Lynn S.
8/21/2013

If you are looking to draw "true to life" still life scenes...this is NOT your place. If you are looking for a crazy way to break through to your creative side...this IS your place. Be...

Kate K.
8/22/2018

I wish I had read this review before I signed up for the class... so I'm writing it now to (hopefully) benefit others in the future: Phil is inspired and passionate. Unfortunately he's not a...

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Arthur R.
9/1/2017

These classes are more like a self help seminar than an actual art lesson. Phil will spend a great deal of time defending his teaching methods. But he is unable to answer specific artistic...

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