Art with Aliya — Online Art Lessons

Unlock your artistic potential

I'm Aliya — an art teacher with 9+ years of international teaching experience, a degree in architecture, and a lifelong passion for creative expression. I teach students worldwide, from complete beginners to intermediate learners, helping them build real confidence and skill in drawing, watercolor, and painting.

5.0 ★

Student rating

1,385+

Lessons taught

9+

Years teaching

20+

Countries

About me

My background

Bachelor's degree in Architecture (2012–2017)
7 years at Children's Art School, Bashkortostan
Drawing since age 3 — it's my life's passion
Studied drawing, painting, sculpture & arts and crafts
Advanced English speaker (C1 level)

My teaching style

—Encouraging & positive in every class
—Patient with beginners, flexible with all levels
—Real progress tracking, session to session
—Creative, hands-on approach to learning
—Lessons tailored to your goals & interests

Meet your teacher

A quick introduction — who I am and how I teach.

What an online lesson looks like

Live video calls with real-time feedback, plus screen-share demos so you can watch technique up close.

Video call lesson with a student showing her finished fox drawing

Live video call — instant feedback

Screen-share demo of pencil shading technique

Screen-share technique demos

What I teach

Drawing (Pencil & Pastel)

Watercolor Painting

Acrylic Painting

Oil Painting

Gouache Painting

Sketching

Beginner-Friendly

Architecture Sketching

Art Portfolio Preparation

Architecture School Exam Prep

Abstract Painting

Human Drawing (Figure & Anatomy)

Character Design

Specialty: architecture & portfolio prep

With a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and hands-on studio experience, I offer focused coaching for architecture school entrance exams, architectural sketching, and building a strong art portfolio for applications — plus character design and figure drawing for illustration-focused students.

See the full architecture programme

Demo Lesson

New to me? Start with a demo lesson — I'll teach you my top 3 drawing lifehacks and we'll figure out the right path for you.

$18 / 60 min

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Single Lesson

One-on-one personalized instruction. Work on technique, a project you're passionate about, or a new medium.

$35 / 60 min

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10-Lesson Package BEST VALUE

Commit to 10 lessons upfront for deeper progress, with a curriculum built around your goals.

$30 / lesson · $300 total

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You can pay anytime — before booking, or after your lesson, whichever's easier.

Need a custom payment plan? Message me on WhatsApp.

Book your first lesson today

Ready to start your artistic journey? Let's create something beautiful together.

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What my students say

★★★★★

"Aliya is a fantastic teacher with positive and cheerful attitude. My daughter really enjoyed working with her."

Roman, Sweden

★★★★★

"I liked Aliya's enthusiasm and cheerfulness. She is very positive and inspires a desire to keep learning!"

Yana, USA

★★★★★

"Amazing teacher. She always comes up with new ideas and I feel real progress after every lesson."

Libi, Germany

★★★★★

"Aliya inspired me to believe in myself and my skills. I stopped drawing over 10 years ago, and she helped me get back to it!"

Irina, USA

★★★★★

"She's super positive and patient. Plus she is flexible for whatever you want to learn. 11/10 experience!"

Kyle, USA

★★★★★

"Aliya is clearly very knowledgeable. She teaches proper technique and I'm amazed at how well I can draw when shown how!"

Sheyda, USA

My art studio

Where the work happens — student paintings, studies, and creative projects. Every piece represents someone's growth.

Aliya in her art studio with student paintings

Studio & student work

Outdoor painting sessions

Drawing & sketching

Aliya giving one-on-one feedback to a student

One-on-one guidance

Group workshops

Aliya at her desk with finished watercolor paintings

In the studio

Common questions

What materials do I need?

Just basic supplies to start — pencils and paper for drawing, or a simple watercolor set. I'll tell you exactly what to get based on what you want to learn.

What if I'm a complete beginner?

Perfect — most of my students start with zero experience. Lessons are built around your current level and go at your pace.

Do you teach kids?

Yes! I teach both adults and children — several reviews above are from parents booking lessons for their kids.

What if I need to reschedule?

Just email me at least 24 hours ahead and we'll find a new time — no problem.

What timezone do you teach in?

I'm flexible and teach students across many timezones — pick an available slot on my calendar and it'll show in your local time.

Can you help with an architecture portfolio?

Yes — it's my specialty. I hold a degree in architecture and coach applicants through portfolio building and entrance exam drawing. See the full architecture programme.

Not ready to book yet?

Get my three drawing shortcuts — the same ones I teach in every demo lesson. One email, no spam.

Ready to start learning?

Booking is simple — just 3 steps:

1. Pick a time on my Google Calendar below

2. Pay via the Wise link for your lesson type

3. You'll get a Google Meet link before your lesson

Questions? Message me on WhatsApp anytime.

Book your lesson

View my availability and schedule directly on Google Calendar.

View Calendar

Payment via Wise

Secure, fast, works worldwide in any currency.

Wise tag: @aliiak14
Email: Aliya.kulmukh@gmail.com

Message me

Quick questions or a custom payment plan — reach out directly.

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Meet on Google Meet

All lessons happen on Google Meet — simple, secure, no downloads needed.

Timezone: Flexible worldwide

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