About
The Art Studio
About The Art Studio
The Art Studio
Founded by Local Artists Since 1994
The Art Studio is an art studio teaching students in Orange County and Los Angeles Area since 1994. We offer art classes, workshops and events, and summer camps for kids, teens, adults and all experience levels! Owner Denise Wada has over 25 years’ experience teaching art and graphic design. She was raised in Orange County and is very excited to serve the neighborhood, community and city in which she grew up!
Upon entering the studio, students begin a journey where talent is nurtured, interests are embraced, and learning is fun. One size does not fit all, and every part of our teaching process is meant to meet the interest, development, and personality of the individual student with knowledge and techniques to visual expression. In our technologically fast-paced world, our goal is to quiet the noise so students can hear their voice, explore what interests them, have the courage to express themselves, and become problem solvers as they create art.
Our Instructors
Denise Wada
As a child, I loved to draw horses. I would check out books from the library and take them home to draw the covers. But as I grew up, I began to fill my time with other interests. In preparing for college, I considered accounting, art therapy, and illustration. I received a Bachelor of Arts from California State University Long Beach in Graphic Design.
It was my search for art classes for my young daughter when I found The Art Studio. I was the one who began taking weekly oil painting classes and, full circle, I found my youthful love for art.
As a self-taught artist in drawing and painting, I have taken numerous workshops, read books, visited museums, and continually practice, practice, practice. It is my vision, as an instructor, to help others find an artistic interest that will feed their soul. I strive to serve students the art education that is both serious and fun.
Luke Gray
Luke Gray
Catherine Bobkoski
I enjoy sharing my knowledge and love of painting with others. I am grateful to my students, who throughout Southern California describe my teaching style as generous, thorough and joyful. It is my everyday intention to teach painting and drawing in a clear, concise way that is easy to understand.
My education in drawing and painting began at The Watts Atelier in Encinitas, California and later at Grand Central Academy and New York University in New York City. I’ve also had the pleasure of studying with many inspiring artists along the way, including Daniel Keys, Dustin Van Wechel, Vadim Zang and Ignat Ignatov.
Catherine Bobkoski
I enjoy sharing my knowledge and love of painting with others. I am grateful to my students, who throughout Southern California describe my teaching style as generous, thorough and joyful. It is my everyday intention to teach painting and drawing in a clear, concise way that is easy to understand.
My education in drawing and painting began at The Watts Atelier in Encinitas, California and later at Grand Central Academy and New York University in New York City. I’ve also had the pleasure of studying with many inspiring artists along the way, including Daniel Keys, Dustin Van Wechel, Vadim Zang and Ignat Ignatov.
Rachel Chang
All forms of the natural world inspire her works in drawing, and painting, but she specializes in realism of the human and animal form in clay. Oil based clay has become the designated material because of its various hardiness, and its ability to work in prolonged sessions.
Rachel offers her inspiration and continuous love for wild creativity at The Art Studio on Saturdays but also teach workshops at her Fullerton studio.
Rachel Chang graduated with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts at Laguna College of Art + Design, with the emphasize of sculpture. She studied previously at various specialized schools for game design, and found her current path with sculpture from a simple project that forced her to work with clay.