Lisa Shmaraeva

Lisa Shmaraeva, a multifaceted artist and educator based in Seattle, her personal practice includes traditional fine art including painting, drawing and illustration, and the dynamic world of film. Her educational experience includes working as both an art teacher and a theater and drama coach for middle and high-school aged students. 

Lisa enjoys working with emerging artists, not merely as an instructor but as a guide who paves the way for students to discover their artistic selves. She works closely with ARTriculate’s students to help them craft portfolio pieces that resonate with the artist’s soul and gently nudges them to courageously learn new skills and mediums. She encourages them to make their art unmistakably theirs, while honoring strong artistic and technical elements of creation, paying close attention to the fundamentals and details in their work. 

Lisa received her BFA in Film, Cinema, and Video Studies from Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) allowing her to draw from a wide range of media as she teaches students.