Joan Linder follows instructions as she talks to a student in her advanced drawing class.

Conferring with a student during class, which was held at Baird Point.

The marble columns were once part of the old Federal Reserve Bank in downtown Buffalo.

Offering advice to a student.

The iconic symbol of UB provides a wonderful subject — and backdrop — for class.

Joan Linder offers guidance to a student in another of the drawing courses she teaches. This class was held near the Center for the Arts.

Joan Linder makes a point to a student.

Waiting for the critique.

Joan Linder provides a critique.

Students wait as Joan Linder reviews their work.