Course Dates: Jan. 25 –  March 29, 2026

Fine Arts: Drawing & Painting Courses

Develop your painting skills and artistic voice, build a head-turning body of work, and learn how to thrive as a working painter and/or gallery artist.

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Skill & Style for Fine
Keith Richards drawing portrait
Skill & Style for Fine Arts

Instructors: Ray Bonilla, Cassandra Kim, & John English

Gallery Arts

Mentorship

Beginner

Equip yourself with tools and skills to build a career and thrive as a working fine artist.

Length: 10 Weeks

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Learn from Artists Represented by Major Galleries

Your instructors are seasoned pros, with experience working with galleries and selling original art to collectors and clients around the world. As you progress through the courses, these artists act as your professional compass, helping you develop drawing and painting skills, techniques, and entrepreneurial know-how.

Elegant woman in art gallery surrounded by framed paintings, showcasing a passion for visual arts and creativity at Visual Arts Passage.

Cassandra Kim

A close-up portrait of a man with glasses and a beard, set against a dark background, emphasizing his facial features and expression in professional lighting.

Raymond Bonilla

A professional portrait of a smiling man in a black Columbia jacket against a dark background.

John English

Connect with Iconic Guest Artists

Each semester features guest artists who have risen to the top of their industry, giving you access to their craft, process, and industry wisdom. Ask questions, join the discussion, and gain industry knowledge from the best.

UPCOMING GUEST ARTISTS

Colorful cityscape featuring residential buildings with distinctive window designs and warm lighting, highlighting urban architecture and artistic shadow play. Guest artist feature at Visual Arts Passage showcases creative community engagement in contemporary art.

Caren Wynne-Burke | Gallery Painter

Vibrant, colorful mural artwork by guest artist featuring playful caricature with bold lines and engaging street art style at Visual Arts Passage.

Jorge Gutiérrez | Artist, Animator, & Director

Greeting card art featuring a humorous, close-up portrait of Santa Claus with a playful expression and detailed facial features, highlighting festive holiday artwork for visual arts exhibitions.

C. F. Payne | Illustrator & Painter

Vibrant digital portrait of a woman with purple hair surrounded by colorful flowers, highlighting the diverse artwork featured by Visual Arts Passage.

Rachelle Baker | Screen Printing, Illustration, Comic Artist

Vibrant watercolor artwork by guest artist at Visual Arts Passage featuring abstract figures and nature-inspired scenery in warm pink and green tones.

Kyle T. Webster: Illustrator, Designer, & Entrepreneur

Vivid green ivy-covered mural featuring a mysterious face peering through leaves, showcasing talented guest artist work at Visual Arts Passage.

Iris Compiet, Fantasy Artist & Illustrator

Book a Free Consultation

Need help determining if this is the right path for your professional and artistic development? Book a free Zoom call with our Program Director to discuss your goals and the resources offered at Visual Arts Passage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No. Students only commit to one mentorship course per semester. Once you complete a course, you can register for the next course, to continue your progress in the mentorship program.

The Mentorship Program can be complete within a 12 month period. It is not unusual for students to repeat the final course in the program, Career Development, if they choose to have continued coaching from Visual Arts Passage mentors.

The Mentorship program is a "get out of it, what you put in" experience. That being said, our courses are structured to accommodate individuals with a busy schedule. We recommend setting aside a minimum of 3 hours for your live course and 2 hours to complete assignments and course work. We highly encourage students to commit more time if their schedule allows.

Mentorship courses enroll 4 times per year, during the winter, spring, summer, and fall semester. You can view the program calendar here.

We recommend that most students start with the first course in the Illustration Program, Process: Skill & Craft. Highly experienced students may qualify to attend the second course in the program, Ideation & Visual Storytelling. If you are not sure, feel free to send your work to hello@visualartspassage.com and a team member will get back to you with a recommendation shortly.

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