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At Shineh Art Studio, we believe every child has an artist inside them. Whether your child is picking up a brush for the very first time or building a portfolio for college, we meet them exactly where they are and guide them forward — with care, expertise, and genuine joy.
Years of teaching
Scholastic Award medalists
Student college acceptances
All skill levels welcome
P R O G R A M S
Our programs are designed to grow with your child — from the joy of a first painting all the way to
a student building a portfolio for prestigious art colleges or a supplemental portfolio for non-art
colleges of all majors. Every level is taught personally by Director Shineh.
G R A D E S K – 5
B E G I N N E R S A L W A Y S W E L C O M E
Joyful and exploratory — our youngest artists discover drawing, painting, and the pure delight of making something with their own hands. Every class builds curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of art.
G R A D E S 6 – 12
A L L S K I L L L E V E L S
Leisure-friendly and skill-focused — for both beginners and returning students who love art and want to grow as well-rounded artists, with no competitions, no deadlines, and no pressure to perform.
G R A D E S 7 – 12
A L L S K I L L L E V E L S
Goal-driven and competition-focused — for motivated students ready to take their art further through active participation in local, state, national and international art competitions. Beginners are warmly welcome.
G R A D E S 7 – 12
B Y I N V I T A T I O N O N L Y
For students fully committed to building a distinguished portfolio and competing at the highest levels. A powerful combination for today's most competitive college admissions.
E X C L U S I V E L Y T O O U R S T U D E N T S
RISD, MICA, SCAD, Pratt, SVA, and more have visited Shineh Art Studio personally. Our Portfolio Prep students receive private one-on-one portfolio reviews with admissions counselors — a rare and powerful advantage most students never get to experience.
S T U D E N T V O I C E S
"I can sincerely say that I would not be where I am without Mrs. Yoon's passion, guidance, and trust."
Hanna C.
RISD Graduate · Caldecott Honor Award Winner
"My art portfolio was a part of all my college apps, and given I got into SAIC, MICA, UC Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon's design school with scholarship as well as Brown, RISD, Columbia, and UPenn."
Marisa L.
Carnegie Mellon School of Design Graduate
"Without Mrs. Yoon’s insights, I wouldn’t be able to reach the gold medals in national competitions and the bountiful scholarships that secured my place in college. I can’t thank Shineh Art Studio enough for the firm foundation it has set for my future forward!!"
Evan C.
MICA Top Scholar · AP Art on College Board
W H E R E O U R S T U D E N T S G O
Our students have earned admission to some of the most prestigious universities and art schools in the country.
N E W · C O M I N G S O O N
Our talented students are doing something extraordinary — creating original artworks to sell, with every purchase helping reforest land, rescue animals, and clean our planet. Beautiful art that gives back to the world.
R E A D Y T O B E G I N ?
Space is limited — Many of our families have been with us for years — and spots fill quickly because of it. We'd love for your family to be next.
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