Our Masters
Master-Led Instruction by Li Zhai & Yujuan Zhai with 30+ years of experience.
WHERE TRADITIONMEETS TALENT
Connecticut's Award-Winning Studio for Chinese Brush Painting & Portfolio Mastery
College Portfolio Success
Students admitted to RISD, Parsons, SVA, and top art programs nationwide.
2025 Award Winners
National Scholastic Art Awards Gold & Silver Keys, Regional Champions.
Our Philosophy
Three Pillars of Excellence
Tradition
Rooted in Centuries of Mastery
Our curriculum draws from the Lingnan and Northern Song traditions of Chinese brush painting, preserving techniques passed down through generations of master artists.
Technique
Precision Meets Expression
From ink preparation to brush pressure, students learn the fundamentals that transform raw talent into refined artistry across both traditional and contemporary mediums.
Results
Proven Excellence
Our students consistently earn Gold & Silver Keys at the Scholastic Art Awards and gain admission to the nation's most prestigious art programs.
Celebrating Excellence
Recent Award Winners
Emily Chen
Scholastic Art Awards - Gold Key
2025/Chinese Brush Painting
Jason Liu
National Chinese Painting Competition - 1st Place
2025/Traditional Landscape
Sophia Wang
Scholastic Art Awards - Silver Key
2024/Mixed Media
Programs
Our Classes
Chinese Brush Painting
All Levels
Saturdays 10AM - 12PM
Learn traditional Shan Shui (mountain-water) landscape painting, bird-and-flower compositions, and ink wash techniques from master instructors.
Portfolio Preparation
Advanced
Tuesdays & Thursdays 4PM - 6PM
Intensive preparation for college art portfolios. Focus on developing a cohesive body of work that showcases range and technical mastery.
Youth Competition Coaching
Intermediate - Advanced
Wednesdays 4PM - 6PM
Targeted coaching for Scholastic Art Awards, regional competitions, and national Chinese painting exhibitions.