If you are planning to apply to visual art high school/private secondary program, this portfolio prep program for Gr. 6-7 is a must.

Visual Arts High School Programs, such as Load Byng Mini-School or Langley Fine Art, enable students to acquire skills and knowledge for university visual art programs. And GAAC Portfolio Prep programs for Grades 6-7 help you to enter the visual arts specialty programs.

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Jinglan Ge

Artist, ECUAD

Jinglan Ge is an accomplished artist and designer with a Master's degree in Design from Emily Carr University of Art + Design in Canada. With a strong foundation in drawing and extensive creative experience, she is skilled in a wide array of artistic media. Jinglan is dedicated to guiding students in their exploration of different artistic techniques, fostering a dynamic and playful classroom environment that nurtures their creative potential.

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Rachel Ryu

Visual Artist

Rachel Ryu is a visual artist and graphic designer with a BA in Industrial Design from Hanyang Women's University in Korea. She has extensive experience as both an artist and designer across various industries. For over six years, Rachel has been teaching drawing and painting to students aged 5 to 19. She is passionate about fostering creativity, exploring diverse art materials, and teaching both fundamental and advanced techniques. Rachel is dedicated to helping students grow at their own pace through art and is excited to share her knowledge and connect with them.

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Ocean Wong (He/They)

BFA, Illustration, Rhode Island School of Design

Ocean Wong is a queer non-binary artist from Hong Kong. They graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a major in Illustration. Ocean's work focuses on creating characters and stories that raise awareness of under-represented cultures. Having gone through IB Diploma and and portfolio preparation themselves, Ocean understands the expectations of higher education programs.

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Alison Guan

Artist

Alison imparts her knowledge of drawing and painting enthusiastically while constantly enlarging her own body of work. As a professional artist and exceptional art instructor. with a rich background in the arts, she brings extensive experience and mastery of various mediums to the classroom. Their talent is matched by a passion for teaching, making art accessible and enjoyable for students of all levels.

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