Art Study Program

Why is Art Important?

We believe art is more than decoration. It is a language of beauty that shapes how children see, think, and feel. The pictures they observe and reflect upon in their early years awaken a sense of wonder and meaning that lasts a lifetime. That is why our Art Picture Study Program is rooted in timeless works that have shaped culture and imagination through the centuries.

A Foundation of Beauty and Observation

True art invites children to pause and look closely. By studying one masterpiece at a time, students learn the discipline of quiet observation. They notice color, texture, and form, then describe what they see in their own words. This simple practice strengthens focus, visual memory, and confidence in self-expression.

Timeless, Not Trend-Based

We introduce students to great artists whose works continue to move hearts long after their time. From Renaissance portraits to Impressionist landscapes, these paintings connect children to ideas and emotions that endure. They learn that beauty is not about what is fashionable, but about what is true and lasting.

A Gift of Cultural Literacy

Each artist studied becomes part of the child’s growing mental gallery. Over time, students recognize styles, moods, and creative fingerprints, developing familiarity with great masters and their worlds. This foundation deepens their appreciation of history, culture, and human creativity.

Forming Taste and Imagination

Children’s eyes are as impressionable as their hearts. By spending time with great art, they learn to love what is beautiful and thoughtfully made. The quiet rhythm of picture study nurtures imagination, emotional awareness, and an inner life rich with meaning and curiosity.

Room for Creative Exploration

Our learners are encouraged to occasionally recreate what they study or explore a similar style using different mediums. These gentle activities are not about copying, but about understanding how an artist thinks and feels through color and form. This balance of appreciation and creation builds both skill and joy in artistic learning.

We’re not simply teaching children to look at pictures, we’re helping them learn to see- to recognize and love what is truly beautiful.

2025-26 Artist Line Up

Vincent Van Gogh

Andy Warhol

Georgia OKeefe

Mary Cassat

Winslow Homer

Hokusai

Camille Pissarro

Winslow Homer

Hokusai

Camille Pissarro

2024-25 Artists Reviewed

Wassily Kandinsky

Yayoi Kusama

Piet Mondrian

Salvadore Dali

Alma Woodsey Thomas

Pablo Picasso

Jackson Pollock

Alma Woodsey Thomas

Pablo Picasso

Jackson Pollock

2023-24 Artists Reviewed

Da Vinci

Margaret Keane

Frida Kahlo

Kehinde Wiley

Claude Monet

Pablo Picasso

Van Gogh

Claude Monet

Pablo Picasso

Van Gogh

Picture Study Playlists