mariao.art

Studio Practice • Art History • Art Advising
for learners, practitioners, and collectors
with Maria Ogedengbe, award-winning artist • Master of Fine Arts, Yale University

Ongoing Learning/Mentoring
for teens, and emerging to mid-career practitioners and enthusiasts

Drawing — observational, conceptual, or exploratory
Digital painting (such as with Procreate / Fresco) — emphasis on color, composition, and form
Writing about art (AP, college, or professional)

Structured and cumulative direction: progress develops through guidance and sustained attention.

AP Art History
see more clearly, write more precisely, prepare with intention

Key works and visual recall
Essay structure and writing in American English
Targeted review for final days before the exam

AP Art & Design Portfolio
support for portfolio submission:

Final touches to works
Photo documentation and image editing consult
Written statement (structure & clarity)

Final review before submission

International Students
work 1:1 with a native U.S. English-speaking instructor

Instruction in American English writing about Art
Support preparing for Advanced Placement writing needs and US college/scholarship applications in Art

For Adult Learners & Collectors

Developing, or returning to, a studio practice ~ methods, materials...
Seeking critique, direction, or sustained engagement ~ project & portfolio feedback
Beginning or refining an interest in collecting art ~ conversations about contemporary art, guidance about acquiring artwork

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Experience

150+ hours working 1:1 with students and artists in the US, China, and New Zealand
Visiting Assistant Professor in Art, Wake Forest University (2023–2024)
Exhibitions in Venice, Italy; Lagos, Nigeria; and Oaxaca de Juárez, Mexico
First Place in the Missouri Top 50, public art projects sponsored by cities in Missouri and Kansas
Master of Fine Arts, Yale University
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$60 per 40-minutes 1:1 online → Request availability
$80 per 40-minutes 1:1 in person in the Winston-Salem, NC area → Request availability

email: now@mariao.art

Payment required at time of reservation. Inquire about dates & times with me at now@mariao.art: include desired subject and preferred lesson day/time + other availability; if booking for a student, include the student's name & year in school. I'll confirm, then you can easily pre-pay (click the link for $60 online or $80 in person). Online lessons available for foreign time zones - pay through the provided link in your local currency!
Kindly provide 2 hours' notice if you need to break our appointment; a $5 fee will apply for rescheduling.

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If you prefer, book Maria Ogedengbe here:
Wyzant first lesson guaranteed [background check ✔️]
Outschool code MariaOgedeOUTRE20 [background check ✔️]

See Maria Ogedengbe's top reviews.
★★★★★ (AP Art History, Wyzant: 8 lessons, 2026) "Maria has been amazing! She has helped me ( high school student) so much in studying Art History, and improving my performance in class. She is very knowledgeable, and knows how to answer all my questions. I couldn’t recommend Maria more."
★★★★★ parent comment: (Outschool - family in New Zealand: 7 lessons, 2026), "Maria has been fabulous with our teen daughter. She has really helped her come out of her shell artistically. We really look forward to our girl growing her skills with the help of Maria."
★★★★★ reviews from a family for instruction in Procreate for art school/fashion (Wyzant - 50+ hrs, 2025)
★★★★★ parent comments (Outschool - family in Beijing, China: 75+ lessons), "For my son it is definitely a great journey to take Maria's art history class for more than one year until now, she is a professional artist, a scholar, as well as an excellent educator. My son has achieved comprehensive progress in many aspects, Reading, writing, in-depth, holistic understanding of the history of art, etc. Every student should take this class!" (I also supported this student with application essay writing for summer 2026 program at the University of Pennsylvania.) "The teacher is very nice and excellent! Highly recommend! My son has taken several classes with Maria and will continue to take this high-quality class until next year! Maria has a strong background in art and conveys fascinating things, I think that is why my son is attracted so much! One of the highlights is the writing assignment, which provides helpful materials including readings and videos, careful feedback and advice will be given!" (2025) Student comments: “The syllabus laid out the semester well.” (2024), “She is probably the nicest professor I have had… which is saying a lot as all the instructors I have had so far have been great.” (2023), “This course helped me discover how painting uses different angles similar in math to create illusions for the audience viewing the medium. Additionally learning how to plan and create a piece that takes time to manage helped me boost my organization skills…” (2023)

AP Art & Design Portfoliosupport for portfolio submission:

Final review before submission

International Studentswork 1:1 with a native U.S. English-speaking instructor

For Adult Learners & Collectors

AP Art & Design Portfolio
support for portfolio submission:

International Students
work 1:1 with a native U.S. English-speaking instructor