My name is Lucero, and I'm an Art Tutor in Red Hook, New York. In one-on-one lessons or in small groups, I teach Classical Drawing, Classical Oil Painting, Life Drawing/Figure Drawing (I also teach k-12 English and History). I am a double major student at Bard College in History and Studio Arts. As a graduate from New School for the Arts and Academics in Tempe, Arizona, I have the foundational skills of a classically-trained artist. I am proficient in classical drawing: training the eye to see light, shadow, form, dimension, etc. Using these fundamentals, they can be applied to figurative drawing; as I am also trained in anatomical drawing. In addition to my drawing background, I can also assist students in classical oil painting; drawing from the expertise of the old masters. In oil painting, I can assist with color theory, light, shadow, composition, symbolism, etc. And with all of these foundations, I can assist students with discovering their voice and using their learned artistic skills to express themselves artfully. I have multiple years of experience tutoring middle school students in various subjects at my art school in high school. Moving into college, I have experience in classical art and tutoring, which helps me to provide well-rounded guidance for students. I look forward to supporting students, educating, and fostering passion for the arts!
Lucero works with students from the following schools:
Lucero offers in-person tutoring on or near the Bard College campus for families across Red Hook New York, Tivoli New York, Germantown New York, Dutchess County New York, Columbia County New York, Hudson Valley New York.
If you have a specific tutor in mind, you're welcome to request them directly — we'll confirm whether they're available and the right fit for your student. Otherwise, Ryan writes a personal email to understand your student's needs, learning style, and goals — then handpicks a tutor from the roster. You're not filling out a form and getting assigned randomly. If the first tutor isn't the right fit after the first session, we'll find you a better match at no extra charge.
Yes. Many families start with a single session to see how the tutor and student connect before committing to a regular schedule. There's no pressure to book in advance — reach out and we'll set something up.
Yes. Many of our tutors are strong across several subjects, and sessions can cover more than one if that's what the student needs that week. Flexibility is built into how we work.
Most of our tutors continue working through breaks, either online or in-person at the college if the tutors remain on campus during that vacation. We'll let you know in advance if a tutor has a gap in availability and arrange coverage with one of our other tutors — in-person or online — in the required subject.
Occasionally, if the student lives very close to the tutor's campus. Most sessions take place on or near the college campus or online. This keeps sessions in an academically focused environment — which tends to produce better results.
The families who see the biggest results are the ones who commit to a regular cadence — typically once, twice, or three times a week. One-on-one tutoring with a student from an elite college, who genuinely understands the material, is a fundamentally different experience from a tutoring center or an app. Most of our clients stay with us for multiple semesters.
Email Ryan@ShiresTutoring.com and mention which tutor and college town you're interested in, or fill out our Request a Tutor form. We typically respond within one business day.
That depends on where your student is starting and how consistently they show up. Lucero will identify the specific gaps, focus sessions on them, and adjust as the student progresses. Families who stick to a weekly schedule typically see meaningful progress within four to six weeks.
Email Ryan@ShiresTutoring.com and mention you'd like to work with Lucero at Bard College, or fill out our Request a Tutor form — you can also click the Request a Tutor button at the bottom of this page. We'll follow up within one business day to confirm availability and schedule your first session.