VAS - Visual Art Studio

Rarely will anyone find a place like VAS. At VAS, not only am I able to pursue my love for art, but also learn how to face and overcome challenges. In addition, besides learning about the technicalities of drawing and painting, I learned how to see and observe, which I believe is the most essential skill alongside successfully translating one's vision onto a paper. I truly value the relationship I was able to build with Ms. Helena Min as she is—hands down—one of the best mentors I’ve ever had. She deeply cares about her students and truly gives insightful advices. With that being said, whenever I am at VAS, I lose track of time because I am able to do what I love. I believe that’s the kind of environment anyone will be able to experience at this place.

Helena is an excellent instructor. She likes to work one on one or with very small groups so students can get direct feedback from her. It's a much different experience from other art schools. I've been to places where instructors fill in a class with 15 to 30 students. It's hard to get the necessary attention in those cases.

I am a former VAS student. This year I got into my dream school in Otis, digital media major with the presidential scholarship of $ 23,000 yearly. I got in sophomore year so the total scholarship till Senior year is $69,000. There are many things I would love to say about VAS, but I want to keep it clean and simple for anyone who is thinking about going to VAS or looking to learn about higher art education for college. Ms. Helena Min is one of the greatest art mentors. She is overqualified as an art mentor. And, I felt she was not only a mentor but became a parent who supported me and other students to become the very best you can be, not only as an art student but overall self. As a teacher she is straight to the point, caring, understanding, and guides students to their success. As a parent she is always loving and honest, she will do whatever she needs to do for you to achieve your own dream and goal/art colleges and career in art. VAS is for serious students with art in their mi...