Just in time for the holiday...

Just in time for the holiday...

Small Painting "Gems" from your favorite Artist / Instructor at a great price...

For questions or purchasing, please contact:  Johnny@klineacademy.com

or call (310) 927-2436

Cheryl Kline

Juri Umagami

Scott Yeskel

Sharon Weaver

Thomas Garner

Johnny Castillo

Featured Student Robert Mendoza

A Word From One of Our Students at Kline Academy!

Robert Mendoza

Hear what he has to say...

Robert Mendoza

Classical Drawing and Painting Student

Robert Mendoza has been studying with Kline Academy for almost 2 years. Robert spent his first year studying Classical Drawing Techniques with Juri Umagami. He developed a good understanding of the fundamentals of Drawing and decided to move on to something new. Robert is now exploring the art of Oil Painting with Juri Umagami.

In his journey, Robert has achieved some remarkable work in both mediums.
Here are a few of his pieces...

Featured Student Delfine Kelly

A Word From One of Our Students at Kline Academy! Delphine Kelly - 11 years old..

Hear what she has to say....

Delphine Kelly

Painting and Drawing Student

Delphine Kelly, at only 11 years of age, started her artistic journey with Kline Academy and has been with us for over a year. 

Delphine has taken drawing classes with Lana Gloschat and is currently exploring the art of oil painting with Juri Umagami. Delphine has developed a great understanding of the fundamentals in both drawing and painting which have helped her achieve some outstanding work.

Here are a few of her pieces..

Use a Hand for Your Art Making - Passing on Artist's Wisdom by Juri Umagami

Use a Hand for Your Art Making 

Passing on Artist's Wisdom by Juri Umagami

One interesting thing I learnt in college was to use your hand for art making / marketing. 

Art making can be divided into 6 important elements:

Pinkie: Production
You prepare your budget (how much can you spend? how much are you going to sell it for?), tools (canvas, paints, brushes or clay, film...) and get some help (space / equipment to rent or assistants). 

Ring: Context
It's genre. In which genre does your art belong to? Pop? Classical? Expressionism? Setting up this idea helps you see where to distribute your art (*Thumb). 

Middle: Content
The physical aspects of the artwork such as medium, image, symbol, color, value, space... Your decision making on "what are you using" for your art. This is important as art world these days also focuses on investigating "materials" you present. 

Index: Intent
Why are you painting this (or making this)? Your intention in art making can be from "This is a gift for my mother!" to "I want to make the world better!" You may not be realizing but any image you create comes from your personal experience and tells your story or story you want to tell. When you keep your intent consistent that leads you to "a body of work." 

Thumb: Distribution 
Most artists are not good at this... Where are you going to show your art? How are you going to let people know about it? Instagram has become a huge asset to art business. It is probably the easiest way to connect with your audience and sell your art. I am old fashioned and love going to galleries as I believe art looks better and tells more in person. If I were you, I'd start looking for galleries that present the genre you are in. You bring yourself to openings and introduce yourself (as it is rare galleries find and contact artists these days) then use SNS for the invitation for your shows. 

Palm: Documentation
Make sure you document your artwork. Images of your work are what get people interested in what you are doing. I usually have two: one that in high resolution and the other in about 300 You can have a decent camera or just have someone do the job. 


If you are taking my drawing & painting classes, you know that you learn real time tested skills, the skills have been passed down for centuries. 

Now what will you draw and paint after Bargue drawings and master copy paintings? 
The answer is in your hand... 

My messy note from college!

Juri UmagamiOctober 2019

New Video Alert! Juri Umagami - Classical Drawing Instructor at Kline Academy of Fine Art

Absolute beginner? Juri will take care of you! 

Juri Umagami

Studio Manager / Classical Drawing & Painting Instructor

Juri Umagami is the rock of Kline Academy!

She started oil painting at Usukubo Yuji Art Atelier in Tochigi, Japan when she was eight years old. In 2009, she moved to Los Angeles, California, to pursue her goal to be an artist and art instructor. 

She is an avid student of classical technique and a focused artist. She received a BFA at Otis in May, 2017. While pursuing Masters in Fine Art, Juri is working to become an accomplished artist and doing some commissioned work. 

She teaches her classical drawing and painting classes.