Nan Art Studio gave me the confidence to be proud of my art and explore new mediums. Through artistic guidance and visual research, students will learn how to create unique art pieces as well as expand their artistic skill sets.

At Nan Art, I was able to create art that maximized my full potential thanks to the teacher’s guidance and my fellow classmates’s support at hakwon.

Mr. Lee was the first art studio director who saw my potential and pushed me to try harder. I went to the other studios before coming to Nan, and other instructors said it was “too late” for me to start an art portfolio or even consider art school. I went to Nan Art Studio the summer before my senior year of college, and Mr. Lee guided me through six months of portfolio work with endless patience and encouragement. Although I ended up committing to Princeton to study architecture rather than an art school, I am forever indebted to Mr. Lee’s instruction; I even wrote about him in one of my Princeton essays. He gave me hope in my abilities when I didn’t have any, and he treated me with the utmost kindness. You can trust that he places the same focus and care into each student.

Nan Art helped me through the process of my portfolio which stretched my creativity and abilities in art. They pushed me through my barriers which propounded my skills as well as opening up different categories of art. It was truly a great opportunity and a pleasant experience to learn at this studio.

Nan Art gave me the opportunity to explore all sorts of different mediums, from oils to charcoals to metal sculpting, and encouraged my creative pursuits. The teachers are all extremely talented artists who don’t just draw your art piece for you when you’re struggling, but actively provide feedback and advice. Ms. Sally and Ms. Mimi are both so kind and skilled and I learned so much from them over the years. They’re very easygoing and approachable, so it’s easy to ask for help or even to just make casual conversation. Wonjangnim might seem a little scary at first, but he cares about each of his students and makes sure that everyone gets the attention and help they need, whether it’s technical work or creative brainstorming. He guided me through the art portion of the college process and I’m not sure I could’ve gotten into my dream school without his help.

The atmosphere is also warm and friendly, where students can learn from each other and make new friends. In fact, I met my best friend here! Students can chat quietly, play music, and snack while they draw or paint, making the environment feel almost like a cozy second home. The best part of my week was coming to Nan on Saturday and Sunday to work on my pieces.

Nan Art gave me a chance to fully embrace my potential as an artist and is truly the best art studio anyone can wish for. I know that even as I leave the studio to go to college, I will always look back on my time at Nan with fondness and gratitude.”

Before attending Nan Art Studio, I never thought I would have enough skills to pursue art for college, or even get into an art school as I haven’t started on my art portfolio and had very little confidence in my art skills. Toward the end of my junior year in high school, I began to take my dream of pursuing art in college more seriously and luckily, I found Nan Art Studio online. I began online learning at Nan Art using Zoom during the summer before my senior year in high school. In less than 10 months of committing to Nan Art and being instructed by Mr. Lee, I was able to complete my art portfolio, learn acrylic and oil painting for the first time, explore new medium and find my art style, learn how to use photoshop, meet other classmates who are also learning online, and most importantly, I became more confident in my art skills. I will forever be thankful and grateful to Mr. Lee and the other instructors at Nan Art who have guided me, taught me, believed in me, and pushed me when I thought I couldn’t do it.