Sofia Art Academy - Art Classes DFW: Our Program

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Call Sofia Art Academy at (972) 980-1717 or email us at info@sofiaacademy.com

Our Program

Sofia Art Academy offers private art classes for both children and adults. (Children are accepted at the age of 5).

Sofia Art Academy's program is very unique compare to most art schools and studios in US. It combines academic art training for children, teenagers and adults. It's based on the traditional teaching methods of European special art schools for kids, colleges with BFA, and universities with MFA programs all in one. Just like in traditional, nineteen-century's art ateliers, we offer the opportunity to study classical drawing and painting techniques with master artists. Our program developed to enable students to gradually build very strong fundamentals in academic style from beginner to professional level.

Sofia Art Academy is a private academic-style art school. A series of tasks (cast drawing, cast painting, drawing and painting from still lifes and live models, for example) are done through levels by a student. Students must complete each task to the instructor's satisfaction before progressing to the next. As students acquire each skill with strong emphasis placed on accurate observation and construction of proportion, shape, tonal value and color, new and more challenging projects are assigned. This system is referred to as "academic training with systematic progression" or "systematic teaching and learning."

Sofia Art Academy offers four-level program

Beginning level:
Constructive drawing and painting of simple objects and forms, sculptures, and still lifes.

Second level:
Constructive drawing and painting of complex objects and forms, sculptures, and still lifes. Introduction to composition (Creative imagination).

Third level:
Constructive drawing of features of the face, hand, foot, skull and head constructions. Painting of complex still lifes. Development of composition (Creative imagination).

Fourth level:
Constructive drawing of human muscle anatomy, head, torso and full figure. Life models portrait and figure drawing and painting. Advance composition (Creative imagination).


Note: Our long-term students who have completed all four levels gain skills set of Master of Fine Art (MFA).

This is an ongoing program. You can sign up at any time. Just call us between 9-7 at 972-980-1717 to set up an appointment or to get detailed answers to your questions.

Studio Hours:
Mon. - Fri. 3-7 and Sundays 12-3

Note: All schedules are individually based. Please contact us for more information.

Art Portfolio
When a student has completed all four levels in Sofia Art Academy, we will provide assistance in preparing professional Art Portfolio and a reference to be sent to a school of your choice anywhere in the USA or Europe.

Are you getting ready for college now? Do you need an aggressive program to prepare a winner portfolio? We are an ART PORTFOLIO SPECIALISTS!
Call us today and find out how we can help.

Student's Achievements

Here are the names of some students who completed all four levels and created their professional portfolios in our studio. They are now attending the school of their choice. Some of our students listed below have earned scholarships or other benefits as a result of their training in our studio.

1. Mendy Newman - Art Institute of Chicago
2. Jaime Pinkerfort - University of Texas in Austin
3. Mariana Yarkovaya - University of North Texas
4. Dima Borodiansky - University of North Texas
5. Vera Macarov - Harvard University
6. Victoria Brezner - Parsons School of Design, NY
7. Alex Braginsky- Parsons School of Design, NY
8. Boris Ran - Art Institute of Chicago
9. Andrew Cleland - Texas Tech
10. Francie Tomalonis - Parsons School of Design, NY

For Adults

At Sofia Art Academy, we have many different programs that might work well for you. Also, we will work closely with you to design a special program that focuses on your personal interests and goals. Call us today!