Describe an important connection you have made with someone outside of your family.
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Although art is a lifelong passion of mine, that passion could not last without the guidance of my art teacher, Sunyoung Kwon. She has taught me to push myself, experiment, and take risks in my art. Ever since I could hold a pencil, art has been something I loved to do. So, my mom enrolled me in her studio when I was in first grade and I began taking lessons with her. She helped me cultivate my art skills and was patient with my younger self. When I was less experienced, I tended to stick within the circle of mediums I knew how to use. My portfolio was filled with small colored pencil drawings and paintings done with a fine brush. However, when I was in 5th grade, my teacher brought up a new project with me; a large painting, larger than any of my previous ones. When I saw the sheer size of the canvas, I began to feel intimidated by it. How could I fill up a blank white board almost the same size as me? Though, with her help and encouragement, I turned the canvas into a full painting. Instead of the tiny brushes that you could barely see the ends of, I began to use larger ones. Instead of trying to be perfect with each stroke, I began to look back o* " whole picture. To this day, this enormous painti a significant milestone in my art career and I cc not have finished it without her support.
Though my art teacher works with me on projects I feel comfortable with, she also pushes me to experiment outside my comfort zone. Stop-motion and animation was a form of art I never really delved into before, but in her classes, I was able to create a distinctive piece different from anything I had previously done. Her expertise went beyond 2-D forms of art and into 3-D. Being in her studio and seeing the experimental works of others, I became inspired and she was there to help my vision come true. Sometimes when she had a vision of what I could create, she would share it with me, even if I needed to take some risks. A piece of advice she gave me that stuck was when I was working on a drawing I was feeling questionable about. I told her I didn't really know what to do about it, and she replied that I didn't have to know what I was going to draw, I just needed to experiment and go with the flow. All I needed was the feeling of the art.
Although she is my art teacher, the lessons I have learned have extended beyond the studio. I am now comfortable trying new things, being free instead of perfect, and persevering through challenges.
I have been working with her for almost eight y and in that time, I have not only grown as an artist but as a person.
-Rebecca Wu's personal essay
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Although art is a lifelong passion of mine, that passion could not last without the guidance of my art teacher, Sunyoung Kwon. She has taught me to push myself, experiment, and take risks in my art. Ever since I could hold a pencil, art has been something I loved to do. So, my mom enrolled me in her studio when I was in first grade and I began taking lessons with her. She helped me cultivate my art skills and was patient with my younger self. When I was less experienced, I tended to stick within the circle of mediums I knew how to use. My portfolio was filled with small colored pencil drawings and paintings done with a fine brush. However, when I was in 5th grade, my teacher brought up a new project with me; a large painting, larger than any of my previous ones. When I saw the sheer size of the canvas, I began to feel intimidated by it. How could I fill up a blank white board almost the same size as me? Though, with her help and encouragement, I turned the canvas into a full painting. Instead of the tiny brushes that you could barely see the ends of, I began to use larger ones. Instead of trying to be perfect with each stroke, I began to look back o* " whole picture. To this day, this enormous painti a significant milestone in my art career and I cc not have finished it without her support.
Though my art teacher works with me on projects I feel comfortable with, she also pushes me to experiment outside my comfort zone. Stop-motion and animation was a form of art I never really delved into before, but in her classes, I was able to create a distinctive piece different from anything I had previously done. Her expertise went beyond 2-D forms of art and into 3-D. Being in her studio and seeing the experimental works of others, I became inspired and she was there to help my vision come true. Sometimes when she had a vision of what I could create, she would share it with me, even if I needed to take some risks. A piece of advice she gave me that stuck was when I was working on a drawing I was feeling questionable about. I told her I didn't really know what to do about it, and she replied that I didn't have to know what I was going to draw, I just needed to experiment and go with the flow. All I needed was the feeling of the art.
Although she is my art teacher, the lessons I have learned have extended beyond the studio. I am now comfortable trying new things, being free instead of perfect, and persevering through challenges.
I have been working with her for almost eight y and in that time, I have not only grown as an artist but as a person.
-Rebecca Wu's personal essay
Congratulations to Eileen and Irene on having their designs selected for ‘2024 YAM(Youth Art Month) flag/banner’ winner!
Eileen, the overall top prize winner, will also be: •Printed on a flag to represent Washington State and flown at the Annual National Art Education Association Youth Art Month Exhibit at the Conference in Minneapolis in April 2024.
•Receiving Charlene Dixon Scholarship from the Washington Art Education Association.
*Youth Art Month: Youth Art Month was started in 1961. It is an annual observance each March to emphasize the value of art and art education for all children and to encourage public support for quality school arts programs. The National Art Education Association, as a national sponsor through the Council for Art Education, administers the program at a national level, and Washington Art Education Association administers the program at the state level. The program provides a medium for recognizing skills developed through visual arts experiences unlike any other curriculum subjects, including: Problem Solving, Creativity, Observation, and Communication.
Eileen, the overall top prize winner, will also be: •Printed on a flag to represent Washington State and flown at the Annual National Art Education Association Youth Art Month Exhibit at the Conference in Minneapolis in April 2024.
•Receiving Charlene Dixon Scholarship from the Washington Art Education Association.
*Youth Art Month: Youth Art Month was started in 1961. It is an annual observance each March to emphasize the value of art and art education for all children and to encourage public support for quality school arts programs. The National Art Education Association, as a national sponsor through the Council for Art Education, administers the program at a national level, and Washington Art Education Association administers the program at the state level. The program provides a medium for recognizing skills developed through visual arts experiences unlike any other curriculum subjects, including: Problem Solving, Creativity, Observation, and Communication.
Winter Workshop II: 5 day DIGITAL CONCEPT+ILLUSTRATION WORKSHOP
*When: Fridays/ 4-7pm 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/16, 2/23
Day 1:Design from References
Day 2:Color and Shape Design
Day 3:Design for Commission
Day 4:Basics of Background Art
Day 5:Character and Background *Where: Studio S Fine Arts
*When: Fridays/ 4-7pm 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/16, 2/23
Day 1:Design from References
Day 2:Color and Shape Design
Day 3:Design for Commission
Day 4:Basics of Background Art
Day 5:Character and Background *Where: Studio S Fine Arts
Congratulations to all our artists on being selected to be published in Fall 2023 Celebrating Art anthology! And Rebecca, James, Harper, Yubin, Linda, Jane, Isabella, Irene O, Jeanne, Thea, Aileen, Sohee, Hannah and Irene K received Top Ten & High Merit Award.
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Winter Workshop I :
6 day Product Design Workshop *When: Thursdays & Fridays (12/21, 12/22, 12/28, 12/29, 1/4, & 1/5) *Where: Studio S Fine Arts Day 1: Introduce to the overall course. Review Brainstorming Ideas and Creative Problem-Solving Seven Stages/Lateral Thinking and Forced Connections Day 2: Introductions to Patterns and Finishes Day 3: Ideations Finish original concepts Refinements: Take 3 of the strongest directions and render them in multiple views Day 4: Final Details Day 5; Infographic / Context Rendering Day 6: Presentation |
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Congratulations to our artists on being selected to be published in Summer 2023 Celebrating Art anthology! Eli, Enrui, James, Joshua, Jane, Rebecca, Linda, Nathaniel, Kayla, Ari, Thea, Inji, Rachel received Top Ten & High Merit Award.
We're thrilled to announce that one of our young artists, Eva is selected for the 2023 Discovery Award finalist!
Congratulations to Claire, Erin, and Hailey who are the winners of 2023 The Korea Daily Student Video Contest! (8th~12th Grade/Theme:Stop Asian Hate) Hailey is the winner of the First place($400 Scholarship, Trophy, Certificate). Claire & Erin are the winners of Honorable mention.
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We're thrilled to announce that one of our young artists,
Eva is selected for the 2023 Discovery Award semi-finalist! She researched the topic of unsung hero, Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin, and created a 10-minute long Documentary film about the hero for Lowell Milken Center Discovery Award. |
Workshop in August
Architecture workshop with Charlie
When: Saturdays - 8/5, 8/23, & 8/19
Where: Studio S Fine Arts
*intro to Architecture: Form & Space
*Analysis 3D Modeling
*3D Modeling Photographing
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Congratulations to Joshua, Enrui, Sooyoung, Yu-bin, Eli, Lena, and Inji who are the winners of 42nd Korea Daily Student Art Contest!
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Congratulations to Enrui, Eli, Yu-bin, Ciel, Katelyn, Rebecca K., Ari, Rachel S., & Hailey, who won the first place in their respective district for the ‘Young American Creative Patriotic Art 2023’(9th~12th grader) & ‘Illustrating Art and Creative American Patriotic Art 2023’(under 8th grader).
•”Flag with Soldiers”by Katelyn,
•”Student saluting Flag & Soldier” by Ciel,
•”Fairy with helmets” by Yu-bin,
•”Flag with Stars and Silhouettes of Soldiers” by Eli,
•”Daddy and Three Little Soldiers” by Enrui
“Burdens” by Ari, “Flag, World, People” by Rachel S., & “Our Protectors, Our Guardians” by Hailey also won at the State level.
“A Sturdy Tree” by Rebecca K., won the first place at State level and went to the National level.
‘Animation Workshop with Erin’.
Every Saturday between
6/3 ~ 7/8.
•10am ~1pm or 2~5pm
We will be working on Stop-motion, Experimental Animation and Video Editing techniques for Film Making.
Contact: [email protected]
Rebecca has been selected as one of the 5 national finalists for the 2023 Doodle for Google student contest!
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Thank you for all of your supports !
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Thank you for all of your supports !
CLASS of 2023
Summer Intensive Class:
Art Competition Prep. (7th-10th)
This is an opportunity to focus on preparing for art competitions (Scholastics Art Awards, etc.) during the summer.
You can choose 2 weeks or more to suit your schedule. The goal is to finish 2 artworks a week.
We select and proceed according to the student's aptitude in illustrations, drawings, painting, engraving, mix media, culturing, design, digital, 3D, etc.
There is a limit on the class size, so please let me know if you would like to take this opportunity to work on Competition art.
1. 6/27-6/30
2. 7/11-7/14.
3. 7/18-7/21
4. 7/25-7/28
5. 8/1-8/4
6. 8/8-8/11
•Who: 7th~10th grader
•When: Tue, Wed, Thur, & Fri / 10am-1pm
* For the Summer Intensive Class, please register and pay the appropriate fee by the end of May to secure your spot. There will be a limited number of students per session. This will help us better plan for these sessions.
Art Competition Prep. (7th-10th)
This is an opportunity to focus on preparing for art competitions (Scholastics Art Awards, etc.) during the summer.
You can choose 2 weeks or more to suit your schedule. The goal is to finish 2 artworks a week.
We select and proceed according to the student's aptitude in illustrations, drawings, painting, engraving, mix media, culturing, design, digital, 3D, etc.
There is a limit on the class size, so please let me know if you would like to take this opportunity to work on Competition art.
1. 6/27-6/30
2. 7/11-7/14.
3. 7/18-7/21
4. 7/25-7/28
5. 8/1-8/4
6. 8/8-8/11
•Who: 7th~10th grader
•When: Tue, Wed, Thur, & Fri / 10am-1pm
* For the Summer Intensive Class, please register and pay the appropriate fee by the end of May to secure your spot. There will be a limited number of students per session. This will help us better plan for these sessions.
Summer Intensive Class:
Little Artists (4th-6th)
This is an opportunity to focus on learning foundational skills in visual art during the summer.
You can choose 2 weeks or more to suit your schedule. The goal is to understand the foundational techniques and to experience various materials. We select and proceed according to different mediums like pencils, color pencils, charcoals, watercolor paints, acrylic paints in 2d & 3d projects.
There is a limit on the class size(max. 4), so please let me know if you would like to take this opportunity to learn and improve on foundational skills.
1. 6/20-6/23; ‘How to’ do skills
2. 6/27-6/30: Brainstorming/Process thinking
3. 7/11-7/14: ‘How to’ do skills
4. 7/18-7/21: Brainstorming/Process thinking
5. 8/1-8/4: ‘How to’ do skills
6. 8/8-8/11: Brainstorming/Process thinking
Who: 4th~6th grader
When: Tue, Wed, Thur, & Fri / 10am-1pm
*For the Summer Intensive Class, please register and pay the appropriate fee by the end of May to secure your spot. There will be a limited number of students per session. This will help us better plan for these sessions.
Little Artists (4th-6th)
This is an opportunity to focus on learning foundational skills in visual art during the summer.
You can choose 2 weeks or more to suit your schedule. The goal is to understand the foundational techniques and to experience various materials. We select and proceed according to different mediums like pencils, color pencils, charcoals, watercolor paints, acrylic paints in 2d & 3d projects.
There is a limit on the class size(max. 4), so please let me know if you would like to take this opportunity to learn and improve on foundational skills.
1. 6/20-6/23; ‘How to’ do skills
2. 6/27-6/30: Brainstorming/Process thinking
3. 7/11-7/14: ‘How to’ do skills
4. 7/18-7/21: Brainstorming/Process thinking
5. 8/1-8/4: ‘How to’ do skills
6. 8/8-8/11: Brainstorming/Process thinking
Who: 4th~6th grader
When: Tue, Wed, Thur, & Fri / 10am-1pm
*For the Summer Intensive Class, please register and pay the appropriate fee by the end of May to secure your spot. There will be a limited number of students per session. This will help us better plan for these sessions.
Specialize on art portfolio for high school students
We offer studio classes where students preparing for art colleges can experiment and develop their thinking skills through ‘Process work.’