Learn to paint from a master

Raphael has been teaching students the fundamentals of painting since 1965 when he first started teaching at St. Paul the Apostle in Davenport, Iowa. Since then, thousands of students across the Midwest have brought their own artistic visions to life through the lifelong tools Raphael taught them to harness.

Raphael Iaccarino tends to orange and yellow lilies in a lush garden to inspire his watercolor paintings.
A student of Raphael's holding a painting of a tropical beach scene at sunset with palm trees, ocean, and grassy foreground.
A student of Raphael Iaccarino's holding a vibrant painting of flowers and leaves.
A student of Raphael Iaccarino's in his art studio, holding a paintbrush. Next to her is a colorful painting on an easel depicting a vibrant scene with flowers, a bird, and a dinosaur. The background includes art supplies and a framed photo.
A student of Raphael Iaccarino's sitting at a table holding a paintbrush, smiling, with a painting of a green plant in the process of being created. Other people are sitting at tables in the background, also working on similar artwork.
A student of Raphael Iaccarino's holding a painting of a black dog with large ears, sitting on a table inside a kitchen with yellow walls and stained glass window.
A student of Raphael Iaccarino's holding a colorful painting of four children in a park with trees and autumn leaves.
A student of Raphael Iaccarino's holding a colorful drawing of a garden with a Buddha statue.
A student of Raphael Iaccarino's holding a colorful painting of a lush garden with flowers, bushes, trees, and a bright blue sky.
A student of Raphael Iaccarino's holding a colorful abstract watercolor painting in a cluttered art studio or classroom.

Individual and group classes are available for booking at Raphael’s studio next to the beautiful Mississippi River in Davenport, Iowa. Classes run for three hours and all ages are welcome to attend. Parking is available.

One of Raphael Iaccarino's students painting a colorful scene on a large canvas.

Raphael has been a guest lecturer and visiting artist at several museums, community centers, schools, and colleges around the country. Learn more about how your organization can benefit from Raphael’s expertise.

Raphael Iaccarino giving a guest lecturer talk at an art course.

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