
This creative 12 week course is designed to
build confidence, consistency,
and curiosity through guided visual prompts and
open-ended exercises using a variety of art materials.

A complete step-by-step portfolio development program that guides students from their very first idea
to a cohesive body of work ready for college admissions,
AP Studio Art, scholarships, and art portfolio reviews.

Discover a Creative Practice That Fits Into Real Life
Private Online Art Coaching isn't a course to complete
or a curriculum to follow.
It's a dedicated creative partnership — thoughtful,
unhurried, and shaped entirely around you:
your pace, your life, and the artistic vision
you're ready to bring into focus.
Whether you're just beginning to explore your creativity
or you've been making art for years
and want to deepen your craft,
each session meets you exactly where you are —
with the guidance, encouragement,
and honest insight to take you further.
A free video for students and families who want to understand what top art colleges really look for — and how to build an art portfolio that stands out for the right reasons.
What elite art schools ACTUALLY evaluate
Why “polished” portfolios often lose
What makes reviewers stop and pay attention
Why drawing from life matters more than you think
How range outperforms “style”
Why personal work beats copied work
How sketchbooks strengthen applications
What weakens a portfolio instantly
The #1 mindset shift every serious applicant needs

Eileen Baumeister McIntyre is the founder of Online Studio Arts and a New York State Certified Art Teacher with a Master’s Degree in Art Education. She has helped hundreds of emerging artists create high quality art portfolios for admission & scholarships to art colleges over the last three decades.
Eileen has also taught as an Adjunct Professor, bringing her experience in both secondary and higher education to her teaching and mentorship.
She is a practicing professional fine artist, jewelry designer and former art studio & gallery owner.
Eileen's award winning artwork has been exhibited in galleries and museums across the country.
“For more than 36 years, I have helped artists of all ages develop technical skills, creative confidence and meaningful bodies of work. Through personalized coaching, portfolio development, and professional mentorship, I help artists move beyond simply making art and begin thinking like artists."
-Eileen Baumeister McIntyre
Founder Online Studio Arts
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