My lasting memory was the first time I called your studio and you took time out of teaching to spoke with me. That lead to 2 years of taking zoom classes that started at 9pm on the East coast. The way I was welcomed by you and Robin helped bolster my confidence. Both your students taking the on site learning and other zoom user's were very encouraging. Anyone that is looking to improve their artistic venture should consider a very patient teacher Sheldon and his Art Academy read more

My son started going to Sheldon's College Portfolio Prep class his sophomore year of High School. Fast forward to his senior year and his portfolio has gotten him into the top animation programs in the country. He plans to major in 3D Animation. The skills he has acquired since being taught by Sheldon have helped prepare him for this next stage of his life. Robyn has also helped so much with guiding us on colleges. Highly recommend this school for students that love art and want to hone their skills. My son loves going there every week. So glad we found it when we did! read more

I recently started the online figure drawing class. Sheldon is an amazing teacher. I've learned so much, in such a short time. Concepts like rhythm, gesture, proportion, and anatomy to design the figure drawing are demonstrated. And, his book, See, Feel, Trace, Draw It & Anatomy, is the perfect companion. If you can't take the class, get the book. It's a complete curriculum, with illustrated concepts that mirror the teaching from class with expanded views of each of the lessons, and examples for further study. But, if you do take the class, you'll appreciate his humor, and love of drawing that inspires his students to draw, draw, draw. read more

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 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. read more

Sheldon's Art Academy - Art Classes Near Me - Oak Park, California

Sheldon has been an amazing mentor and shaped me into the artist I am today. I learned so much and appreciate him being there for me starting from seventh grade to present day (I'm now in college). Sheldon taught me so much about figure drawing, still life's, head drawing, watercolor painting, gesture, shape, form, and the animation pipeline. I wanted to reach out and thank Sheldon and Robyn for all of their support. Your advice throughout the portfolio process as well as the letter of recommendation were so helpful and helped me feel more confident about all my applications. I was accepted into 6 universities, and thanks to you, I had many options of where to attend. I am loving life at Rochester Institute of Technology, am majoring in 3D Animation, and think of Sheldon's lectures daily. I feel so well prepared because my foundations are strong. Now I have been able to explore, have fun, build upon the foundations Sheldon taught me, and experiment with new technology like Toon Boom Harmony and Maya! Thank you again for all you have done for me. I am so grateful to have you in my life! Sincerely, Mikayla :) read more

At Sheldon's Art Academy the artist creates vs simply replicating. A true master of his trade, Sheldon provides the tools, guidance, learning environment and support for students of any age to succeed. I am grateful to have found, and be a student of this amazing school; Sheldon & Robyn are the best! read more

I've been a student at Sheldon's Art Academy for the past two years. Sheldon has decades of animation industry experience, and having the opportunity to learn from him has been instrumental in my artistic growth. This past year, I applied to a number of animation programs across the country. Sheldon helped me hone my skills to a point where I was competitive, and Robyn was instrumental in helping me format my portfolio to best showcase my work. I'm happy to report that I got into my top school. Sheldon and Robyn's instruction and guidance were a huge part of that result. The skills I developed while at Sheldon's Art Academy are ones that I will carry with me through school and beyond. read more

Most professional artists who teach, end up teaching their students their particular method and style. But Sheldon will teach you a much more 'universal' approach to art. Sheldon's Academy teaches the fundamentals, which begins with drawing, the foundation of visual art. These fundamentals can be applied broadly to animation, illustration, design and fine art. Learning the fundamentals is always key to producing great art because they unlock the true freedom to create. I am very appreciative of Sheldon for teaching me for almost 10 years now, and am still diving deeper into the fundamental principles of art which he's taught me. read more

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 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. read more

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 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. read more

They are so good My dotter love them And improving her skills dramatically I love this guys If your kids love art this is the place guys! They are building a grate foundation and love for art with all this kids and students I see their Thank you read more

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 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. read more