"Study the past, live in the present, work toward the future."
George Fredrick Watts
1817-1904
"Fine art is that in which
the hand, the head and
the heart go together."
 
John Ruskin
1819-1900
 
Independent studies have found that as early as age twelve many people abandon their artistic goals because they feel untalented and self-conscious about the work that they produce. Often this problem is due to a lack of technical training. American painter Eric Fischl (1948- ) commented on this very point: "Part of the problem is that artists of my generation were not educated. We were not given the equipment because it was generally believed to be irrelevant. Drawing, eye-hand coordination, art history - really fundamental stuff was considered unnecessary."

At The Art Academy we take this challenge seriously. We’ve structured our programs to advance technical skills balanced with creative exercises designed to promote an in-depth understanding of the essential principles of art. Our goal is excellence in traditional art education. We firmly believe that all students, given the right amount of time, encouragement and proper instruction, have natural abilities to draw and paint well.

At The Art Academy all classes are sequential; each one builds upon the last to ensure steady growth. As students progress throughout our programs they are continually challenged with new assignments that take them to higher levels of proficiency. We offer courses in Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter quarters so students can progress quickly throughout the year.

Because of the vast amounts of outside commitments people have in their lives today we rarely require students to do work at home. Instead, we simply ask that everyone tries their best during each class session. At The Art Academy we always stress practice over talent. Repeatedly we have seen dramatic improvements in students who put forth their best efforts on a regular basis; unlocking the artistic potential that too often remained dormant throughout their lives.

The Art Academy is nondenominational and nondiscriminatory. Our teachers work to encourage a positive atmosphere where students can relax and enjoy learning in a non-competitive environment. In our extensive children’s program simple classroom rules establish guidelines that assure a safe, fun workplace; while our adult classes foster camaraderie amongst like-minded individuals working to develop craftsmanship and creativity.

We're confident that many of the inquiries you may have regarding our school will be answered by perusing our website. If you still have questions after you've checked us out, feel free to call us at 651-699-1573. Thank you for your interest.

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