Renaissance Classical Art School

At RCAS, students draw and paint strictly from life in the studio.

In addition to studio projects, we practice essential skill-building exercises, including copywork, sketches from life, color theory, color mixing, and memorization of important art terms and definitions.
At the moment, we are the only classical art school for kids in the USA offering such a comprehensive fine art program.

“Talent” is one of the most overrated concepts in art.
Skills are developed through dedication and practice, not simply inherited.

While talent may help some individuals learn more quickly,
without discipline, consistent practice, constructive feedback, and perseverance, talent alone has little value.

These artworks were created 1–2 years apart.
This is not the result of magic or being a “born artist.”
It is the outcome of hundreds of hours of focused effort and continuous improvement.
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Do you recognize the building?

Art Institute of Chicago.

Watercolors on watercolor paper.
The reference photo from stock photo library.
Portfolio preparation. Teen artwork. All rights belong to the student (c)

The architecture of the museum is one of the most recognizable Beaux-Arts landmarks in Chicago, originally designed for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition by Shepley, Rutan & Coolidge.

Graphite pencil still life study with table clock.
Strictly observed and drawn from life.

Teen artwork — work in progress.
All rights belong to RCAS student ©

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Art portfolio for college? No problem.
It’s not too late — and never too late to start.

At RAS, we teach a structured system focused on essential skills, allowing students to build strong portfolios in a relatively short time.

Over 17+ years, we’ve helped hundreds of students:

* get accepted into colleges
* change career paths
* combine artistic skills with other fields for real results

Serious training. Real progress. Measurable outcomes.

Renaissance art school SUMMER CAMP 2026
For Enrolled Students Only
June 15–25
Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

Spots are limited.

This summer camp is an excellent opportunity for enrolled students to explore new mediums, learn new techniques, and create additional portfolio-quality work.

With 30 hours of focused studio time, students can complete strong, professional-level artwork and continue building serious artistic skills.

Reserve your spot early.

RAS Studio glimpse: real training, real progression.

Different ages = different standards. You can see it directly in the rendering quality.

We start from zero — simple objects, basic structure, measurement — and build step by step toward anatomy, portraits, and complex human form.

No shortcuts. Only skill.

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Did you notice artistic ability in your child?

Our Preparatory Program “Little Michelangelos” starts at age 9. With the right training, students develop strong skills quickly and begin producing highly realistic work.

Learn more about the program on our website and follow us for more kids artworks in progress ⬇️

Watercolors for start? NO NO NO
It is not for beginners!
Here I’m washing off dark areas to correct errors — the part Instagram never shows. Students don’t enjoy it, but correction is where real progress happens.

Watercolor is the hardest painting medium. It demands precise value control, and mistakes are very difficult to fix.

At RAS we start with more manageable painting mediums:
gouache → acrylics → oils → then watercolor—-> more advanced oils
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