Kline Academy of Fine Art — Local services in Los Angeles

Robert Szot’s first teaching gig at Kline Academy was a great experience. From the start there was a wonderful energy in the studio. A successful and accomplished abstract painter, Rob is also a personable, knowledgeable, funny, erudite guy who is an excellent teacher. He generously shared (!!) his original techniques for painting his layered effects with oils. Beyond that, he spoke about life as an artist in NY and LA, the business of art, and significantly, the emotional aspects of creating your own work, finding your style, trusting your instincts, and remaining fearless in the process. Our class was for all levels, and he was able to connect to, be present with, and bring his discerning eye to each painter and to help them bring something new to their work. I highly...

I am one of those people who was mystified as to how painters could achieve such beautiful results and was unsure I could ever begin to paint as well as the artists I admire. That all changed when I enrolled in the Kline Academy of Art and learned classic painting techniques. I was astonished by what I had learned to do and the quality of my work took an enormous leap. I got one-on-one attention from Cheryl, learned at my own pace, and I proudly display the works I completed in her studio. Being told that the third project I would paint was the recreation of a masterpiece, I was unconvinced I could accomplish that. -- but I did and I am satisfied with my copy of a Salvador Dali. All in all, it was a fun, joyous experience where I met a wonderful group of...

I have been taking classes and workshops at Kline Academy for over ten years, and it just keeps getting better. There's a class for every level of artist. From beginner to intermediate to advanced, they cover classical, contemporary and abstract techniques. The instructors are professionals willing to share their knowledge and how it is applied. I still use the techniques I learned when I first started in Cheryl's Classical Painting class. I also look forward to the workshops which are taught by notable artists (David Leffel, Juliette Aristides, Stephen Bauman, etc). They certainly help clear...