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  An incredible resource for those students that have to prepare an art portfolio, or need to dramatically improve their drawing skills for art schools, animation, medical studies, etc. Sheldon is... read more a serious but fun teacher,  approachable by students, and a great asset if you're lucky to find this place in your  freshman HS year.  My daughter strengthened her skills in 3 months more than expected and Sheldon was there to guide her in the college admission selection.  This place is not as an art hobby class, but an art school preparation center and it excels provided you want to put in the work.  Sheldon gets students in top art schools and also teaches at San Jose University, can get accreditation for art credit local HS and his recommendation are highly sought out. Wish I found this place sooner, been asking around for a couple of years and found most places are your common shopping mall art classes or the local community college below par, bored teacher 101 Drawing class.
Beware not all art students/parents are exactly willing to share the info about this place and now realized art students are incredibly competitive, snotty and will do their best to crush someone else's effort, so don't give up and give this place a try, students come back here years later to further improve.

  Everyone here is extremely caring, generous, and truly hope for your personal success. As long as you have an open mind and come hungry to learn, you will learn so... read more much. Sheldon and his teachers have an abundance of things to teach you because they are professionally trained. Sheldon knows his industry and loves his students, but also knows when he has to push them so that they can grow. So so so grateful that I got to learn about animation and drawing with a solid foundation.

  If you want to improve your art skills
or just have a great place for your kids to learn art, this is it!  Sheldon and Robyn and all the instructors treat... read more everyone like family.  They are kind and so knowledgeable.  My teens love Sheldon and I see how much they use all the tools from the classes in their work.  I am grateful for all they have done for my kids and for my own drawing skills.

  You will not find a more caring and academically focused program anywhere else. Every student is taught on a one on one basis, and lessons are individually tailored tailored, with... read more a strong emphasis on the fundamentals.
The improvement in my art, from this program, not only technically but creatively. Sheldon is all about nurturing the student, and letting them grow and blossom into their own unique artistic styles and voices.
All the knowledge taught is academically based going back to the renaissance, but applied to the animation and illustration techniques of today.
Sheldon's long career in the animation and art industry brings an incredible insight into that world which he shares with his students, and when training under him, you will come out more prepared for the real world ahead.