Teacher Allie May is a contemporary artist who loves to indulge in all mediums, but focuses most on drawing and painting. She holds a BFA degree of the California State University Long Beach, and is pursuing a career in teaching art. Her art influence began at a young age, but she considers herself “self-taught.” Allie is passionate about encouraging students to master the fundamental skills and technical aspects of creating, but also develop a style that is unique to each student. Her promise is to encourage a mindset where students are confident in themselves and their ability to create.

Teacher Jessica is a graduate fine art artist from California State Fullerton University with her concentration in Illustration and Art Education. She has received professional training on figure drawing and portraiture.  Her passion in theatrical and costume design and the entertainment industry in general has contributed to an innovative approach in her teaching as well as inspired many students that she met in her classes. She promotes artistic freedom and confidence in her teaching approach while bonding with her students, creating special invaluable relationships with her lively interaction and natural charisma.

Teacher Palm is a professional fashion and costume designer familiar with the complete product creation life cycle from initial concept to constructed design. She holds a degree in Fashion Design from The Parsons School of Design in New York. In addition to over 10 years of teaching art and fashion, she is also experienced in staging collections in numerous international Fashion Shows for luxury clients including Tory Burch, Diane von Furstenberg, Ann Taylor and Kenneth Cole. She gained valuable industry experience in the capacity of Creative Consultant for designers, theaters and art schools. Palm is also proficient in a wide range of fine arts such as watercolor, oil, pencil, pastel, etc. and approaches her teachings with a calm mind, optimism and positive affirmation.

Teacher Ashlesha holds dual qualifications in Computer Science and Graphic Design. Her scientific mind leads excellence in teaching meticulous details of techniques and concepts while her artistic passion reins in inspiring imaginative creation of all forms. Ashlesha is a contemporary artist who has mastered a versatile skill set in pencil and colored pencil sketching, acrylic painting and sculptures. Being a social media influencer, she is eager to inspire students with her life experience, personal values of creativity, love and imagination within art.