Workshops
Maestro Che – Loose and Bold
"Paint like a CHAMP, not a chump!"
Maestro Che is a dynamic and experienced teaching artist with over 25+ years of bringing creative energy into classrooms and workshops. Known for his loose and bold painting style, Che combines a deep knowledge of technique with a fun, approachable attitude that makes learning both exciting and memorable.
He has taught 2-, 3-, and 5-day workshops for organizations such as Daniel Smith Artist Materials, Kirkland Arts Center, Oregon Society of Artists, and Seattle Co. Arts, along with numerous demos across the Northwest. While he’s fluent in all mediums, his specialties are watercolor and acrylics.
Che has also juried and curated exhibitions for multiple art groups, bringing his seasoned eye and professional insight to gallery settings. Currently, he teaches Art + Animation at Atlas High School in West Seattle, where he's dedicated to mentoring the next generation of young creatives.
As a versatile artist, Che brings experience in collage, animation, graphic design, and portraiture, offering your school or organization a wealth of knowledge and creative flexibility. He’s a true jack-of-all-trades—with a signature sense of humor and a down-to-earth teaching style that students of all ages connect with.
Classes Offered
- Watercolor 101 & 102
- Beginning Acrylics and Oils
- Beginning Drawing
- Teen Drawing and Painting
- Sketch School
- Portfolio Art
- Animation Fundamentals
Workshops
- Watercolor: Loose and Bold
- Watercolor Sticks
- Painting in Plein Air
Organizations & Groups Taught For
- Oregon Society of Artists
- Kirkland Arts Center
- Pratt Fine Arts Center
- Northwest Watercolor Society
- Seattle Co. Arts
- Mt. Si Artist Guild
- Daniel Smith Artist Materials
- Puget Sound Group of Northwest Artists
