Acrylic Painting Lessons in Azusa. Amazing Teachers.

Mr. Eric Son received his BFA in Entertainment Arts and Secondary Teaching Credential from California State University, Fullerton. For 15 years, he has taught high school students in Southern California. He has taught a variety of art classes such as studio art, graphic design, animation, video game design, digital photo, and video production classes. Before teaching, Mr. Son worked in the animation industry for Mike Young Productions in Woodland Hills. They produced PBS and morning cartoon shows including Bratz, Pet Alien, Doggy Day Care, Todds World, and many more. During his spare time, Mr. Son freelances for creative graphic companies and creates abstract paintings. His hobbies and interests include drawing and painting, exploring new places to eat, working out, sports, video games, and traveling.

Have you have ever had an interest in abstract painting? Would you like to paint with more freedom or feeling?

In this workshop, we will explore a variety of mark-making techniques ...

As experienced teacher of 10 years and professionally trained artist I teach wide variety art forms from abstract art to traditional painting and drawing. Lessons are customized and catered to the needs and goals of each student. I combine intuitive and academic approach to creative process what gives my studies best of both worlds. You will have certain freedom but at the same time receive specific and applicable skills. Not only you will be painting in no time but you will be building a strong foundation of art theory, various techniques, media, and more!
I teach watercolor, oil and acrylic and other mediums.

I teach beginner, intermediate, and advance students at any age.
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1. Very professional and 30 years' experienced instruction.
2. Enjoyable class artistically.
3. Improve artistic techniques and vision for short time.
4. Experience various subjects of the artwork.
5, instruction by artist who had many shows in NY and Tokyo.

Whether you are looking to improve your painting skills, experiment with a new medium, or learn the basics you can count on me to help you reach your goals with positive upbeat, individualized lessons designed to meet your unique learning style.

I have teaching art since 2011. Unique to my personal experience, I have several years experience working as an ABA therapist in clinic, client homes, and in public setting. In addition, I have worked from early childhood through high school in public schools in various diverse communities.

As a current MFA student in my second residency, I am up to date with the current social emotional learning needs of students, contemporary artworks, and critical theory.

I earned my Bachelors of studio arts at University of Houston where I minored in Art History in 2017.

I am considered an interdisciplinary artist, preferring to work in a variety of mediums.

As my student you will learn very important basic to intermediate foundation knowledge of the painting process. This involves Color theory, canvas preparations (wood, Canvas and other substrate choices), Brush selections, Mediums and thinning, Paint storage and reusing. We will work on transferring ideas from still life or sketch to canvas. We will cover brush stroke effects, blending, highlighting and work processes for an efficient and most importantly fun workflow.