ArtplusAcademy

10/08/2026

At five years old, she’s already learning how to work with color and blend oil pastels to bring her drawings to life. 🦒🎨

And that smile? Pretty good proof that she’s proud of what she created.

10/06/2026

A week at Art+ means students learning, practicing, exploring new materials, and building real art skills—one class at a time.

Here’s a little look at what’s happening in the studio. 🎨

10/02/2026

Learning to see light and shadow is an important part of learning to draw. In charcoal, students learn to look closely at value, contrast, and subtle shifts in tone to create depth and dimension.

This beautiful portrait shows those skills coming together.

09/29/2026

A sketchbook is more than a place to fill blank pages.

It’s a place to practice, experiment, work through ideas, and build skills over time.

We’re taking a closer look at why keeping a sketchbook can be such a valuable part of an artist’s practice. Read our latest blog post to learn more.

Learn the value of keeping a sketchbook as a personal space to experiment, make mistakes, explore ideas, and see your artistic growth over time.

09/25/2026

Some things never go out of style. ☎️

We love seeing students take on all kinds of subjects while building their skills along the way.

09/18/2026

There's alot of skill behind a finsihed oil pastel piece - from controlling the medium to blending color and creating depth. Those skills take practice and they add up. 🎨

09/16/2026

Shading is more than making something darker.

Students learn to observe light and shadow, understand value, and use those changes to give a flat drawing the appearance of form and dimension.

These foundational skills become building blocks for more advanced drawing and painting. 🎨

09/09/2026

There’s a place for you here. 🎨
Your spot is waiting.