Hours:
Mon to Fri: 4.00 pm-8.00 pm
Sun: 9.00 am-5.00 pm
Location: Walnut Creek , CA, 94598
address provided upon registration.
Kids & Adult
KIDS
Every child learns at their own pace, so my lessons are personalized to each student's age, interests, and skill level.
I believe that strong artistic skills begin with observation. Students first learn to draw from reference images to build confidence, understand shapes, proportions, shading, and develop hand-eye coordination. As they progress, we move on to drawing from real-life still life arrangements, helping them strengthen their observation skills and artistic techniques.
Rather than asking children to create complex drawings from imagination right away, I guide them step by step, allowing them to build a solid foundation first. As their skills and confidence grow, they naturally become more creative and begin developing their own artistic style.
My goal is to create a supportive and enjoyable learning environment where every child feels proud of their progress while developing both technical skills and creativity.
Mediums I Teach:
- Acrylic Painting
- Colored Pencil
- Pastel (Chalk, oil)
- Drawing
Adult classes
Adult sessions are designed for beginners to advanced artists.
Techniques & Tools:
Students learn various painting and drawing techniques using different tools, including:
- Brushes (traditional and expressive handling)
- Palette knife techniques
- Layering and glazing in oil and acrylic
- Blending and shading in colored pencil
- Pastel mark-making and texture building
Each class encourages exploration, technical growth, and creative confidence. Whether you are a beginner or developing artist, the goal is to build strong foundations while helping you discover your unique artistic identity.
Adult classes
Adult sessions are designed for beginners to advanced artists.
Whether you are a complete beginner or have previous art experience, lessons are tailored to your individual goals and skill level.
Students begin by strengthening the fundamentals of drawing through observation, learning proportions, perspective, light, shadow, and composition. We work step by step, building confidence and technical skills through structured practice, including drawing from reference images and real-life subjects.
As your skills develop, lessons become more personalized, allowing you to explore your own interests, subjects, and artistic style. Whether your goal is to improve your drawing, learn painting techniques, prepare a portfolio, or simply enjoy creating art, lessons are designed to help you grow at a comfortable pace in a supportive and encouraging environment
Each class encourages exploration, technical growth, and creative confidence. Whether you are a beginner or developing artist, the goal is to build strong foundations while helping you discover your unique artistic identity.
Adult classes
Adult sessions are designed for beginners to advanced artists.
What We Explore
- Different global art styles and movements
- Finding your personal style through experimentation
- Color theory and expressive color use
- Composition and visual balance
- Texture and layering techniques
Techniques & Tools:
Students learn various painting and drawing techniques using different tools, including:
- Brushes (traditional and expressive handling)
- Palette knife techniques
- Layering and glazing in oil and acrylic
- Blending and shading in colored pencil
- Pastel mark-making and texture building
Children Classes
Children’s classes nurture imagination while teaching essential artistic skills. Young artists learn through guided projects that build confidence and creative thinking.
Focus Areas:
What Children Learn:
- Basic drawing and painting techniques
- Color mixing and understanding light and shadow
- Working with various tools (brushes, palette knife, Colored pencils, and pastels)
- Developing confidence through creative expression