Attention
We teach students to stay with what is actually in front of them.
ABOUT THE ATELIER
Serious about looking. Generous about learning.
Our story
PTCatalyst Atelier began as a small critique circle for people who wanted more from their sketchbooks than unfinished pages. We shaped those conversations into a considered curriculum: clear demonstrations, practical prompts, and feedback that respects each learner’s pace.
Today, our studio serves independent artists, curious beginners, and experienced makers seeking a renewed compass. The work remains personal, precise, and grounded in regular practice.
Our mission
To make high-quality drawing instruction approachable, specific, and useful in everyday studio life.
What we value
Useful structure
Every exercise has a reason, a duration, and a practical way to review the result.
Personal voice
Technique is a foundation for expression, not a substitute for it.
The teaching team
Mara Ellison
Foundations tutor
Mara specializes in proportion, still life, and building confidence through repeatable exercises.
Jonas Reed
Portrait tutor
Jonas brings a patient understanding of gesture, structure, and the expressive possibilities of the face.
Priya Sen
Materials tutor
Priya explores charcoal, ink, pastel, and the ember of experimentation inside disciplined work.