Staff & Faculty
Who We AreOur team is a group of young, active Bay Area artists who are passionate for Art and Art Education!
Only the BEst
We Know How to Make Art Learning Fun For Kids
Passion
Passion! Passion! Passion!
Passion for teaching children art is the #1 qualification when we recruit team members.
Professional
All of our teachers hold Master of Fine Art (MFA) or Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) degrees. All of us have been through rigorous and professional US art school training.
Active Artist
All of CalColor teachers are active Bay Area artists. We have passion for art. Several teachers are represented by Top US galleries.
Versatile
Our team members have a broad range of expertise, including pictorial art (drawing/ painting/ printmaking); spatial art (clay sculpture); photography; and digital art.
Experience
All our teachers are strongly experienced in working with children. Some also teach at college level. CalColor conducts extensive trainings for all teachers.
Responsible
We are serious and responsible for every student. We treat all students as our own children.
Our Teachers
Artist Teaching Art
Ms. Ariana
Instructor of Multiple Media
Active Bay Area Artist
- MFA in Painting, Savannah College of Art and Design
- MFA in Painting, China Academy of Art
- BFA in Painting, China Academy of Art
- 6 Years of Art Teaching Experience
- Self-Intro Video
Mr. Sean
Instructor of Multiple Media
Active Bay Area Artist
- MFA in Visual Development, Academy of Art University
- BFA in 2D Animation, Central Academy of Fine Arts
- 10 Years of Art Teaching Experience
- Self-Intro Video
Ms. Rain
Instructor of Multiple Media
Active Bay Area Artist
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MA in Fine Art, Tsinghua University
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MS in Arts Admin, Boston University
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5+ years of art teaching experience
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10 art educational books published
Mr. Barry
Instructor of Multiple Media
Professor, Academy of Art University
- Master of Fine Arts, Printmaking, California College of the Arts
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Bachelor of Arts, University of Texas
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20 Years Art Teaching Experience
- http://barryebner.com/
Mr. Alvin
Director of Teen Program
Instructor of Multiple Media
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MFA Illustration, Academy of Art University
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BA Graphic Design, Donghua University
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7 Yeas Art Teaching Experience
Ms. Yishu
Mountain View Studio Manager
Instructor of Multiple Media
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MFA Printmaking, Academy of Art University
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MA Painting, Xi’An Academy of Fine Art
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BA Painting, Xi’An Academy of Fine Art
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10 Years Art Teaching Experience.
- Portfolio website
Ms. Jess
Instructor of Multiple Media
Active Bay Area Artist
- B.A. in Communication Studies, Northwestern University
- Segal Design Certificate
- 3 Years of Art Teaching Experience
- Self-Intro Video
Ms. Jessie
Instructor of Multiple Media
Active Bay Area Artist
- MA in Art Education, Academy of Art University
- 6 Years Art Teaching Experience
- Self-Intro Video
Ms. Yana
Instructor of Multiple Media
Active Bay Area Artist
- MFA Design, University of Southern California
- BFA Fine Arts(Painting), San Francisco Art Institute
- 1 Year of Art Teaching Experience
Ms. Connie
Newark Studio Manager
Instructor of Multiple Media
- BA in Fine Arts (Printmaking), Bryn Mawr College
- 4 Years of Art Teaching Experience
- Video Clip of Ms. Connie Teaching
Ms. Elina
Instructor of Multiple Media
Active Bay Area Artist
- BA Art Practice / Art History, University of California, Berkeley
- UC Berkeley Certificates of Excellence in Ceramics
- 2 Years of Art Teaching Experience
Ms. Nino
Instructor of Multiple Media
Active Bay Area Artist
- MFA in Illustration, Savannah College of Art and Design
- 2 Years of Art Teaching Experience
Ms. Diane
Instructor of Multiple Media
Active Bay Area Artist
- BFA in Animation/Illustration from San Jose State University
- 1 Year Art Teaching Experience
- Website: https://dianesangart.com/
Ms. GiGi
Cupertino Studio Co-Manager
Instructor of Multiple Media
Active Bay Area Artist
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BFA – Studio Art, Fresno State University
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5 Years Youth Teaching/Coaching Experience
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5 Years Art Teaching experience
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Instagram: @artby_gertu
Ms. Lori
Cupertino Studio Co-Manager
Instructor of Multiple Media
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BFA, Oil Painting at Lyme Academy College of Fine Art
- Master Classes with: Graydon Parrish, Sean Cheetham
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10 Years Art Teaching Experience
- https://www.msloriart.com/
Ms. Jasmine
Instructor of Multiple Media
Active Bay Area Artist
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BA in Studio Practice, Preparation for Teaching, San Jose State University
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Illustrator, Concept Artist, and Graphic Designer
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1 Year Art Teaching Experience
Mr. Patrick
Instructor of Multiple Media
Active Bay Area Artist
- BA Studio Art / Art History – San Francisco State University
- 3 Years of Art Teaching Experience
Ms. Anny
Instructor of Multiple Media
Active Bay Area Artist
- B.A. Art Practice / Film and Media Studies, UC Berkeley
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1 Year Art Teaching Experience.
Ms. Marie
Instructor of Multiple Media
Active Bay Area Artist
- BFA in Animation/ Illustration, San Jose State University
- 2 Years Art Teaching Experience
- Website: https://www.
marietrias.com/
Ms. Hoai-My
Fremont Studio Manager
Instructor of Multiple Media
- BFA in Pictorial Art, San Jose State University
- 5 Years Curatorial and Art Preparator Experience
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5 Years Art Teaching Experience.
Ms. Chun
San Jose Studio Manager
Instructor of Multiple Media
- BA Graphic Design, Shanghai Institute of Technology
- Illustration and Design, HAW University, Hamburg
- 4 Years Art Teaching Experience
Mr. Gabriel
Instructor of Multiple Media
Active Bay Area Artist
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Bachelor of Fine Arts, Universidad Nacional de Colombia
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A.S. in Film Production, City College of San Francisco
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Advanced Studies in Character Animation. Animation Mentor.
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15 years Art teaching experience.
Ms. You
Associate Manager of San Jose Studio
Instructor of Multiple Media
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BA in General Art, Minor Education, University of Houston
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Certification: All Level ART PK-12
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5 Years Children Art Teaching Experience
Ms. Heather
Instructor of Multiple Media
Active Bay Area Artist
- MFA in illustration, Fashion Institute of Technology
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BA in Economics/minor in Art & Design, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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Active illustrator for news media and business
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1 Year Art Teaching Experience
Mr. Bill
Instructor of Digital Art
Active Bay Area Artist
- Laguna College of Art and Design
- Collab with USC for various Master’s Students game projects
- Illustrator and Concept Artist for Games and Books
- 2 years of art teaching experience
- https://www.artstation.com/gillen29
Ms. Catherine
Instructor of Digital Art
Active Bay Area Artist
- BA in Illustration, California College of the Arts
- 1 year Art Teaching Experience
Ms. Vivian
Instructor of Multiple Media
Active Bay Area Artist
- MFA in Visual development, Academy of Art University
- BA in Game Design Art, University of Silicon Valley
- 2 Years of Art Teaching Experience
Ms. Michelle
Instructor of Digital Art
Active Bay Area Artist
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MFA in Illustration, Academy of Art University
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BA in Journalism, Chinese Culture University
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2 years Art Teaching Experience
Ms. Sirena
Instructor of Digital Art
Active Bay Area Artist
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B.A. Digital Art & Animation, Cogswell Polytechnical College
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Production Art in Various Films
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Experience in Game Art Production
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5 years Art Teaching experience.
Ms. Verona
Director of Digital Art Program
Instructor of Digital Art
- MFA in Illustration, Academy of Art University
- BA in Multimedia Digital Arts
- 6 years experience in children toy, publishing and entertainment Industry
- 8 years art teaching experience.
- http://www.veronachen.com
Ms. Ying
Instructor of Digital Art
Active Bay Area Artist
- MFA in Animation & Visual Effects, Academy of Art University
- BFA 2D Animation, Tsinghua University
- 2 years Industry Experience
- 1 year Art Teaching Experience