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Why HLM Art Instruction Might Be Right for You. Read more now! Image of an artist holding a palette and paintbrush with a smile on her face.

Why HLM Art Instruction Might Be Right for You

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Why HLM Art Instruction Might Be Right for You

 

Why HLM Art Instruction Might Be Right for You. Read more now! Image of an artist holding a palette and paintbrush with a smile on her face.

 

You don’t want to invest a lot of money in lessons yet

Perhaps you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics, but you don’t want to spend a ton of money or get locked into a semester-long class. Our art instruction is offered at some of the lowest market rates, but that doesn’t mean you’re sacrificing quality instruction. Hodis Learning & Music (HLM) art instructors are professionals with years of experience, and have degrees in their field. Additionally, instructors meet with you one-on-one and can teach in your home, so lessons are comfortable and not intimidating. 


You have a child who likes art and you want them to have more instruction

Maybe your child is getting bored with coloring books, or perhaps they were gifted a new camera and want to start taking photos. If this sounds familiar, HLM art instruction might be a great way to get your child creating and learning in a more focused, educational way. We have instructors for a variety of mediums and age-levels, and lessons are designed specifically for your child’s age and skill level. Plus, any new art materials you buy for your child are certain to get used on a regular basis with their HLM instructor!


You don’t have art lessons in school

Perhaps your student doesn’t have art lessons in school, or they aren’t able to fit it into their schedule. Art instruction with HLM can provide your student the opportunity to hone their skills, or learn brand new ones, outside of the classroom. With HLM, you get to set your own schedule. While we do bill on a month-to-month basis, you can determine how many lessons you want in that month, so sessions fit into your schedule.


Or, the lessons in school aren’t enough

Maybe your student needs extra attention outside of school art classes so they can develop their skills and technique. Whether you are simply looking for that extra instruction, or your student is considering applying to selective art schools, HLM instructors can help your student excel at the next level. With many instructors having gone through the rigorous application process themselves, they know what goes into an application and portfolio for art school. 


Take 1-on-1 Art Lessons With an Expert Art Instructor

To learn more about our art instructors and what they teach, visit our website at hodislearning.com or call (626) 227-1149 to schedule your first session today!

Building Your Art Portfolio for Art School Applications. New blog post! A photo of an art student painting and another art student creating a ceramic bowl.

Building Your Art Portfolio for Art School Applications

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Building Your Art Portfolio for Art School Applications

Building Your Art Portfolio for Art School Applications. New blog post! A photo of an art student painting and another art student creating a ceramic bowl.

If you’re a prospective art school applicant, you might already know about or even have your own art portfolio. After all, your portfolio is 90% of your application to schools, according to HLM educator and professional artist Gwen Hollingsworth. Gwen graduated from the UCLA School of Arts and Architecture in 2020 and now works professionally as a painter and art instructor in Los Angeles.

While UCLA was her chosen school, she is also familiar with the application process for the Art Center College of Design, Yale School of Art, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), and California Institute of Arts. She can also help review art portfolios for high school programs such as LA County High School for the Arts.

We spoke with Gwen about the importance of your art portfolio, when you should have one compiled, how a professional review can prepare you to speak about your work, and what a portfolio review workshop might look like.

Q: What are the steps students must take to apply to art school?

  • A: It depends on the school, but most include a portfolio, a personal statement, and an application. It’s important to make sure you have a strong body of work that is continuous and cohesive. You’ll also need a good statement describing your work and practice and why you want to attend the school you’re applying to.

Q: How important is it to have a developed and polished art portfolio?

  • A: Your portfolio will be 90% of your consideration for art schools. Keep in mind though that while your portfolio is important, they’re also not expecting professional-level work. They really want to see that you have potential.

Q: What goes into developing and polishing an art portfolio?

  • A: It depends a bit on the schools you’re applying to because different schools have different requirements. However, for every school, it’s important to show a story and progression in your portfolio. You want to make sure all pieces of work are tied in and connected. It’s also important to craft your technique and show you know what you’re doing and that you do it well.

Q: How can you specifically help students develop their art portfolios?

  • A: I have a lot of experience talking about and critiquing artwork. I’ll ask students questions about why they’re making what they’re making. It’s important to be able to talk about your work. I also have experience with the application process and getting into a selective program. I know what schools are looking for and can help students meet those requirements. I can also help students refine and perfect their technical skills.

Q: How will students be better off after working with you on their art portfolios?

  • A: They’ll have a more realistic understanding of the application process. I also want to make sure they aren’t making random pieces. Instead, they’ll have a body of work that’s more put together and ready for review by an academic committee.

Q: What kinds of students, in terms of level and subject area, can you help?

  • A: I can help students of all levels and in different mediums, including painting, illustration, sculpture, ceramics, photography, and TV & Film Editing.

Read more about the Hodis Learning & Music Art Portfolio Workshop, which we’ll be offering soon! And learn more about Gwen or schedule a session with her today.

Educator spotlight: Gwen H. teaches art, painting, illustration, photography, ceramics, sculpture, film & TV editing.

Educator Spotlight: Gwen H.

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Educator Spotlight: Art Instructor Gwen H.

 

Educator spotlight: Gwen H. teaches art, painting, illustration, photography, ceramics, sculpture, film & TV editing.

 

What Subject Areas Do You Teach?

  • Art Lessons: Painting, Illustration, Photography, Ceramics, Sculpture, and TV & Film Editing
  • Academic Tutoring: SAT Prep, English, Social Studies

Where did you receive your education?

  • University of California, Los Angeles, B.A. in Art and Art History
  • Educated in fine arts: drawing, painting, photography, ceramics, sculpture

What’s the most rewarding part of being an art teacher?

When things click for students, students start implementing techniques on their own. It’s rewarding seeing the things you’ve taught taking effect.


What are the most common areas you see your students struggling? How do you help them in art lessons?

A lot of times it’s the creative aspect– pushing students to create what they want to create instead of copying what other people do or what they think they should do. To help with that, we’ll do visualization and creative method activities.

I also see students struggle with technique. To help them, I like to teach by doing, and I’m also patient. Students will get it if they keep working on it.


What do you enjoy doing outside of art lessons?

Making my own art, reading, gardening, hanging out with friends, going to the farmers market, and cooking.


What do you think makes Hodis Learning & Music a great service and company to work for?

I think the individual nature that HLM emphasizes when working with students makes it unique and great. You get so much more working one-on-one with students than you would in a class because each student is different.

 

Read more about Gwen here.

Art Lessons For Every Age

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Art For Every Age

art lessons for every student of every age

Do you remember when you were a kid and the freedom you felt sticking your hands in cold paint and slapping them all over paper. How fun was it to see the mix of colors you’d create or the imprint of your hand?

Art is an incredibly fun, freeing way to create and express yourself at any age! In a world where we spend so much time looking at what other people are doing– constantly observing and absorbing– we can actually create something tangible and meaningful through art.

Whether you are an experienced student seeking to build your art portfolio for college admissions, or a beginner trying something new, Hodis Learning and Music has talented educators who can support your artistic endeavors. Some of the art lessons you can take with an HLM educator include:

  • Drawing
  • Ceramics
  • Photography
  • Sculpture
  • Painting with acrylics, oil, or watercolor

Check out our awesome art educators and their interests and see what they enjoy doing in their free time here!