West LA Art Center — Local services in Los Angeles

If anyone is thinking about starting to learn art or improve their skills, this is the place to be.

I started coming to Rama’s classes at the age of 10. 8 years later, my home is filled with the paintings I have created over the years. Beyond these pieces, however, Rama has taught me a lifelong lesson about the importance of creativity, appreciating details, and looking at life in a beautiful, compassionate way. Rama has completely changed my life and shaped me to who I am today. She also helped me get into my dream school. I am beyond grateful for everything she has done for me and my family. Even though I will be going to college next year, I will apply the artistic and life skills I have learned from Rama to the rest...

This art school is simply wonderful from the talented, amazing, endlessly patient and kind teacher , Rama, to the stunning, beautiful art that gets created by young and old. My son LOVES to go every week. It’s the only activity he never wants to skip. And I know this is due as much to the paintings/drawings he gets to create, as it is to the caring, attentive and fun atmosphere that Rama creates. We already have a full wall with his paintings at home that I adore and he is proud of. I couldn’t recommend this...

Rama is a remarkable artist and teacher. I so appreciate her love of the craft and how she infused her passion into my kids. She has a strategic approach to teaching kids the fundamentals while keeping them excited, engaged and inspired by art. My boys couldn't wait for each lesson! They learned so much and continue to be inspired by art because of the creativity, love and joy they experienced while...