Matthew Bae is an LA-native with a BFA from Otis College of Art & Design. His work ranges from micro graphite portraits to illustrations to graphic novels to architectural drafts with a focus on a considered narrative. He is detail oriented and a great fit for students wanting to grow their skills. He loves design, Manga, and drawing people. He has a good understanding of the expectations and artistic developments of the students. He strives to assist each student on the journey of discovering their unique, personal, artistic vision.

Summer Teerlink is an illustration artist that grew up in the Hermosa Beach area. She enjoys traditional mediums like graphite pencils and pen. She has a fascination with depicting characters from the media especially iconic stars from scary movies. She believes believe that her students are the true intellects in the classroom, and so, she creates an atmosphere that encourages each artist’s unique imagination and creativity.

Born and raised in Michigan, Elisa earned her BA in Visual Arts from The Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA. While studying, she discovered a passion for woodworking and worked for several years as the proficiency instructor in the campus woodshop, teaching students of all levels how to safely operate heavy machinery and hand tools. When she’s not working on an art project, Elisa enjoys hiking, sewing, reading & writing, and exploring LA’s vegan food scene.

Linsey McCollam is an artist who focuses on large, realistic oil paintings. She received her BFA from West Virginia University with an emphasis in painting and art history. Her students would describe her as super compassionate and wonderful at teaching them complicated concepts in accessible ways.

Victoria has been involved in the arts her whole life and has been painting full time for the last few years. She graduated from California State University, Long Beach with a BFA in Illustration and since has continued to develop her own visual vocabulary in the fine arts realm. She has found her passion with plein air painting and continues to develop pieces in the studio as well. Teaching and working with people has always been something she loves to do.

Wendy Roble is a Southern California native who graduated from Reed College with a BA in Studio Art. From a young age she has nurtured a love for fantasy, thriller, and the surreal, with her work oftentimes reflecting her appreciation for the natural world, visual storytelling and thematically rich art. She has experience in a multitude of traditional mediums and digital programs but is especially fond of graphite and pen.

Bayli Robinson grew up in Venice, CA. She graduated from Otis College of Art & Design with a BFA in Digital Media and went on to further her education at Gnomon School of Visual Effects. She worked for a fine art studio in DTLA creating and collaborating on large-scale art installations that were showcased at Art Basel, various museums, galleries, and public spaces. In addition, Bayli worked as a freelance designer for the toy company Jakks Pacific where she developed concepts to reimagine Frozen's Elsa and Anna for their Disney Princess toy line.

Her work encompasses a range of entertainment design such as concept art, character/ creature design, illustration as well as sculpting and painting. With a passion for storytelling, films and television, Bayli aspires to share her knowledge and passion for art with students.

Our Teen Portfolio Program is designed to guide the development of an advanced portfolio. Students will work with a variety of materials to create art that is representative of their skills and interests. Students in this year long program will create an impressive portfolio, participate in group critiques where they will receive valuable feedback and support, and have an opportunity to showcase their artwork in a group art show at a local gallery at the close of the school year.

Let your child's creativity shine this holiday season at our Winter Break Art Camp! Each day, students will explore a variety of materials and techniques to create festive, winter-themed art projects. From watercolor aurora borealis scenes to charming gingerbread house crafts, stained glass-inspired Christmas trees, and holiday clay picture frames, there’s something for every budding artist. This camp is the perfect way for young creators to embrace the holiday spirit while learning new skills and expressing their imagination.

Our 3-hour Winter Wonderland Art Workshops have been a beloved tradition at the studio for nearly 14 years, capturing the magic of the season for young artists aged 6-12. This festive workshop offers a creative winter escape, where students immerse themselves in holiday-inspired projects. In a fun-filled afternoon, they'll make unique gift tags, explore the beauty of paper marbling, design handmade cards, and create adorable animal wall art. To top it all off, students will enjoy candy canes and sip hot cocoa, adding a cozy touch to this joyful winter celebration!