Welcome to Art One Academy
Our Philosophy
Art One Academy is an innovative, supportive and vibrant art school for students of all ages and abilities.
We focus on teaching our students the fundamental basics of fine art so that they are well prepared to take their art to a professional level. We also aim to encourage a deep understanding...
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Geometric Figures
This assignment introduces the basics of drawing in perspective and a sense of form. Variety of geometric forms are needed to draw from a still life with attention given to composition and indication of light and dark.
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Inspired by Jerusalem by Alexandra Reznik
As thoughts, memories, knowledge, and landscape are fragmented so is the history of Jerusalem. Canaanite, Hellenistic, Roman, Arab, Crusades, Mamluks, and Ottomans are the various ethnic groups and periods the land of Israel has experienced. This is due to the significance of religion and peoples values...
Posted by Tatyana on 06 24th, 2009 |
No CommentsTo be good at Ink Drawing students have to know the fundamentals of drawing that are taught at our Pencil Drawing course for adults and teens and at our Art Combo and Art Plus Music courses for children.
Ink drawing requires lots of patience and special skills in line-making techniques such as contour, hatching, stippling, developed lines, and free-style lines. It can involve as little as only three...
Posted by Tatyana on 06 23rd, 2009 |
No CommentsStarting art classes can be the beginning of a wonderfully fulfilling experience and it all starts with choosing the right art school. Your first art lessons are where you will begin expressing yourself artistically. It is very important that you are taught a solid foundation of artistic knowledge and technique. This provides a good base from which your style can develop.
The top five factors to...
Posted by Tatyana on 06 21st, 2009 |
2 CommentsAs thoughts, memories, knowledge, and landscape are fragmented so is the history of Jerusalem. Canaanite, Hellenistic, Roman, Arab, Crusades, Mamluks, and Ottomans are the various ethnic groups and periods the land of Israel has experienced. This is due to the significance of religion and peoples values in the past. Multiplicity of invasions and cultures that would reside there, would contribute to...
Posted by Tatyana on 06 21st, 2009 |
No CommentsAcrylic Painting has become extremely popular today with artists all over the world. No longer do we have to worry about odors and allergies to solvents, so common to oil painting. Another advantage of painting with acrylics is their versatility of use and their relatively quick drying time (often just a few minutes.) However, if a longer drying time is needed in specific instances, a medium for...
Posted by Tatyana on 06 20th, 2009 |
No Comments“My experience as a student of Art One Academy has been fantastic! The staff are very friendly and so knowledgeable about the subject. I was not a very confident artist when I began classes, but my teacher has really helped me to develop my own style while also improving my general artistic technique in a range of classical styles. I feel very comfortable expressing myself creatively at the academy.”
Veronica...
Posted by Tatyana on 06 18th, 2009 |
No CommentsThe drawing classes are recommended for students at Art One Academy so they can prepare themselves for any other courses in visual arts.
Anyone can learn to draw. It just takes practice. Learning to draw can be frustrating at times, but in the end, you can’t beat the feeling of pride when you see your first successful drawing.
We live in 3-D world. All objects no matter how small or large, have heights,...
Posted by Tatyana on 06 18th, 2009 |
No CommentsCome and meet our instructors, sign up for free trial lessons, and get engaged in numerous fun activities for kids and adults at our Open Houses in August.
Please mark your calendar for
August 12, 2009 from: 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
August 22, 2009 from: 11 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
August 30, 2009 from: 11 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Place: at: 9011 Leslie St., Unit 304
If you are interested in free trial lessons please...
Posted by Tatyana on 06 18th, 2009 |
No CommentsMany parents often ask: “What age is best for my child to begin art classes?” The simple answer to this question is that it is never too early to introduce children to the artistic world of creativity, color and expression. Furthermore, there is clear evidence to suggest that attending art classes assists in a child’s development and provides a wide range of benefits that will help them throughout...
Posted by Tatyana on 06 18th, 2009 |
No CommentsWe use acrylic paint in many of our art programs due to its extremely versatile qualities. Acrylics comes in great number of colors and shades. It is fast-drying paint, and can be used straight from the tube like oils or thinned with water to used like watercolors.
Acrylic painting is very popular with kids since they can experiment with different brushstrokes, colors and styles. In addition acrylics...
Posted by Tatyana on 06 17th, 2009 |
No CommentsIt’s been already a year since my son started to attend the art studio and he doesn’t want to stop. Seems he enjoys art lessons more than any other lessons he had before. Looking at him even I began to take drawing lessons myself in the same studio. Thanks to Olga.
Irina F.
