Adult Art Instructors
Beth Yeager, RAM’s Adult and Youth Art Educator, has taught elementary school in Riverside for over a decade. She is a University of California, Riverside (UCR) graduate with both Multiple Subjects and Special Education Teaching Credentials. She has a longstanding involvement with many Riverside arts organizations, a love for community, and a strong desire to bring art and art education to the entire community. “I love being in a classroom full of youth who are exploring, discovering, and creating!” Beth brings her love of teaching and her passion for art to RAM’s Education programs!
Bob Adams is passionate about capturing life's precious moments through photography. As an instructor, Bob finds it very fulfilling to share what he has learned over the years about digital photography, workflow, image enhancement, and most importantly, the sharing of your images with others. “Every time we press the shutter,” he says, “we have created an original image regardless of the camera we are using. Learning to use your camera and proper photography skills open each of us up to much more creative images.”
Chick Curtis is an award-winning Riverside artist and art instructor. He works in a number of different mediums and has shown his work throughout the Inland Empire. “I have an intuitive child-like curiosity to explore which compliments the maturity and skill I have developed as an adult.” Chick is looking forward to sharing his talents with RAM's art students.
Judy Davies
Sunny Dolberg was born in Morocco in 1962. In 1965, her family immigrated to Israel where she spent the majority of her life. In 1997, she moved to beautiful California. Most of her earlier pieces are painted on canvas using acrylic paints. She has recently started a new technique she calls “Transfer”. This new technique allows for “semi-abstract” pieces. Sunny loves life, people, and of course, her biggest passion…to paint. She will be showing her artwork in March 2012 at the Steelworkers Auditorium in Fontana.
Cheryl Magellen is originally from San Diego county. She now resides and teaches on-going drawing classes in Southern Oregon from April through November. She works in Charcoal, Graphite, Pastel, and Oil, and has won awards in many genres. She graduated with a degree in Fine Art from Chico State University, attended the SO Art Academy, and continues to study with internationally noted, contemporary painters. She is represented by Gallery One at the Museum in Grants Pass, Oregon.
Cathleen Maxwell
Ada M. Passaro brings over 40 years experience to her classes. She has devoted the last 10 years to pastel exclusively. All subjects interest her, but her recent emphasis has been focused on plein air painting. However, she is also an accomplished graphic designer and illustrator. Ada has exhibited locally and nationally and has won numerous awards.
Geeta Pattanik has loved to draw and paint since she was a child. She paints in her studio, as well as on locations throughout Southern California and whenever she travels overseas. She has been displaying her work in the Inland area since 2007. Since 2003, she has been intensively painting in watercolors, attending classes, demonstrations, reading books, and watching DVDs of artists go through the basics of watercolor. She brings her vast knowledge of this medium to the Riverside Art Museum.
Luz Perez is an award-winning artist who attended the Art Center in Pasadena and teaches drawing and painting in the manner taught there. She has been an instructor for 10 years from her home studio and at the Banning Art Center. She teaches mostly oil painting techniques in a method that can be applied to any medium.
Connie Lynn Pico has taught art to children for many years. She has taught through local churches and classroom programs. Her favorite mediums to use are acrylic and watercolor. Connie has been a professional artist/muralist in the Inland Empire for 24 years. Her murals have graced homes, restaurants, and schools in Orange, San Diego, and Riverside Counties. Connie is looking forward to sharing her gifts with RAM students!
Amy Spencer
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