Artist Kathleen Giese offers all levels of quality oil painting instruction in the Greater Madison Area of Wisconsin.  

Kathleen has studied throughout the United States with both nationally and internationally-recognized artists.  She is formally trained in Traditional, Old Masters' and Ala Prima (Wet-on-Wet) oil painting and teaching techniques. 

Subjects include:  Landscape, Seascape, Still Life, Floral,and Wildlife.

Kathleen D. Giese is one of only 28 people of both the North American Continent and the South American Continent to have earned the status of achieving all four  certifications from the Bob Ross Company.  Additionally, she is the only person in the State of Wisconsin to earn all four instructor painting certifications. 

The William Alexander Company has awarded Kathleen certification to teach.  She is one of two people in the State of Wisconsin to have achieved this status.

 "Safari Adventure"
    

    "Paradise"

Discover your Own inner da vinci

Have you always wanted to paint but were afraid to try?  Can't draw a line--straight, curved or otherwise?  No one can read your handwriting?  You can't read your own handwriting?  Have two left feet?  Don't have the patience? 

You have the power to open the door to a new world!   

You can paint!!!

Kathleen believes that anyone with a positive attitude and a desire to paint can be a truly successful artist!  She is dedicated to helping students bring out and discover their own inner da Vinci! 

You can paint!!!

No previous art or drawing background  whatsoever is needed.  Kathleen offers a positive and encouraging learning environment that instills student confidence. 

You can paint!!!

Her painting classes are designed especially for you - whether you've never painted before or have previously painted and would like to try something new.  

You can paint!!!

In one class, students create fantastic paintings! 

More complex paintings such as Old Masters' paintings require more sessions.

Kathleen will guide you every step of the way.

You can paint!!!

Contact Kathleen for more information.