Through a step-by-step method, students, ages 4 - Adult, are taught basic drawing and painting skills which result in art work that is realistic and attractive. Our students no longer experience boredom or frustration, as they are taught on an individualized basis according to their personal abilities and skills, moving ahead at their own pace. This enables them to be given the artistic "tools" they need to create art for the rest of their lives. KidsArt's philosophy is that "creativity follows mastery," and that a strong foundation of classical skills will enable students to eventually follow any artistic path they choose.

KidsArt demonstrates that anyone can learn to draw and paint. The KidsArt approach to drawing is based on the fact that any form can be broken down into simple shapes. Once the student's eye is trained to understand their size and placement, and the student's hand is trained to accurately represent what the eye has seen, that person can draw realistically. The student explores drawing and painting mediums such as graphite, charcoal, pen and ink, pastels, watercolors, acrylics, oils, and more.

Once students are proficient in their drawing skills, they progress into the exploration of painting mediums. Students receive extensive instruction in the use of each painting medium, including color-mixing, painting techniques, and the proper use and care of materials. Each painting project is also designed to present new drawing challenges. Every effort is made to offer the broadest range of technical experience in each medium, specific to each student's abilities and interests. Ultimately students of all ages develop the ability to draw and paint any subject realistically. Students learn to create still-lifes, landscapes, seascapes, the figure, portraiture, super heroes, animals, cartoons, and more. Besides learning technical and artistic skills, students gain patience, focus, pride and confidence in their work. They come to see it is completely possible to set and realize their artistic goals.

KidsArt in the News

Creativity follows mastery. In order to become artistically creative, you need basic skills. "We (KidsArt) supply that base."
- Los Angeles Times

"If a picture is worth a thousand words, these kids who are learning to draw and paint at KidsArt are aquiring a new language."
- KCET

"Here at KidsArt the philosophy is you are never too young or too old to learn how to draw. All you need is the desire and the interest."
- Channel 5 News