Age (13 - 17)

Drawing, Painting, Composition. Classical Approach

Starting at the age of 12-13 students are transitioning to their teenage years. At this point they should be fully capable of understanding such complicated but fundamental ideas as three-dimensional form, linear and aerial (atmospheric) perspective, proportions, movement and gesture, design and rhythm, color theory. They work in a variety of media such as pencil, charcoal, pastels and acrylics tackling still life, portrait and landscape. Old Master copies are also practiced as a learning method behind both techniques and philosophies of painting.

Tuition: $550 for 12 weeks of classes  including all professional-grade materials. 

Fall/Winter/Spring Schedule


Wednesday 6 - 8 pm. (12 two-hour classes)
$550 (materials included)
Instructor Boris Kulikov


Thursday 4 - 6 pm  (12 two-hour classes)
$550 (materials included)
Instructor Leo Kundas


Thursday 6 - 8 pm  (12 two-hour classes)
$550 (materials included)
Instructor Boris Kulikov


Friday 4 - 6 pm  (12 two-hour classes)
$550 (materials included)
Instructor Leo Kundas


Friday 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (12 two-hour classes)
$550 (materials included)
Instructors Boris Kulikov


Saturday 10.00 - 12:00 p.m. (12 two-hour classes)
$550 (materials included)
Instructor Teodora Todorova


Saturday 12.00 - 2:00 p.m. (12 two-hour classes)
$550 (materials included)
Instructor Teodora Todorova
3 spots

Saturday 2.15 - 4 (12 classes)
$550 (materials included)
Instructor Leonid Shoshensky


Sunday 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. (12 two-hour classes)
$550 (materials included)
Instructor Boris Kulikov


Sunday 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. (12 two-hour classes)
$550 (materials included)
Instructor Boris Kulikov


Sunday 2:15 -4:00 p.m. (12 two-hour classes)
$550 (materials included)
Instructor Boris Kulikov


Sundays 4.30 - 6.30 pm (12 two-hour classes)
$550 (materials included)
Instructor Boris Kulikov



Monday 4 - 6.15 pm (12 classes)
$550 (12 sessions) for Fall/Winter/Spring. Materials NOT included for this class.
Instructor Sasha Budaev
This is an Advanced class. Art for HS students/ College Portfolio.
Drawing & Painting. Still Life & Portrait. All mediums.


Tuesday 4 - 6.15 pm (12 classes)
$550 (12 sessions) for Fall/Winter/Spring. Materials NOT included for this class.
Instructor Varvara Agabekova
This is an Advanced class. Art for HS students/ College Portfolio.
Drawing & Painting. Still Life & Portrait. All mediums.


Attention! The more advanced classes with Sasha Budayev and Varvara Agabekova are for Bridgeview students who have had years of studies with other instructors and have adequate drawing skills to enter a new stage. It is also open to students from specialized art high schools and possibly others, depending on their general level and natural talent. However, in most cases, students will be asked to start from still life and cast (sculpture) drawing to learn the more serious academic methods and techniques before they can transition to painting.