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I’m often asked from young artist between the choice of using "traditional" and "non-traditional" media in their portfolios. The question that most people seem to be asking themselves is, "Which is more beneficial and why? " The truth is that both are equally important.   Combining both options is ideal as I instruct the students to focus on the idea rather than choosing a conventional traditional approach like painting or drawing. The enigma is figuring out which media source reaches audience most specifically with student’s vision. Each choice creates a distinct artwork and sets them apart differently from other candidates.   WCAAD classes assist in research and figuring out a contemporary mode of thinking that formulates new approaches of art production. Students learn the methods, processes, constructions and ways to present the three-dimensional artwork that includes sculpture, installation, performance art, craft, architectural-model building, character models, and product prototyping design, to name a few.   As demonstrated here, students understand contemporary materials include foam, plastics, clays, wood, epoxies, concrete, plaster, build armatures and more. More and more their contemporary sculptures reflect their subjects through different cultural perspectives. Seen in these Three-dimensional student examples construction, or assemblage, uses found, manufactured or altered objects to build form and they utilize found objects into abstract sculptures.   Experimentation with aesthetic value of the work often includes the senses, mechanical and psychological and aesthetics consideration. These students’ modern interpretations of Three-Dimensional Media blur the line between traditional sculpture and the more complex medium and installation. Because of their relative complexity, installations can address aesthetic and narrative ideas converting the “white cube” or gallery space into an interactive performative space rather than just “hanging a painting up.” These types of art, challenge the viewer to reexamine the artistic experiences and surroundings from a new multilayered artists and cultural perspective where viewers become active participants.   WCAAD students working with 3D models in the industrial design field such as product and transportation, produce devices (prototypes and architecture models to transportation 3D concepts) we use as a society and continue pushing designs to evolve and change as they reflect modern aesthetic considerations and serve as cultural models over time.   Distinguish from the rest! Be the best! Join West California Academy of Art and Design portfolio preparation today!   （By Omar Gallegos，Vice Principal and Director of Education）
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Congratulations to Fiona Pan on her acceptance to USC Marshall school of business Entrepreneurship and Psychology!  Additional schools and scholarships include:
 Fiona was an inquisitive and engaged student who worked and finished her portfolio at West California Academy of Art and Design in two years.  Her time here was spent working on fundamentals skills and creating project-based assignments. Her overall portfolio showcased a balance of Fine Art and Design.  Selected work included her painting on the idea of “what is beauty” and the negative influence on gender. There is a critical questioning of the roles we play in a systematic culture to appease through appearance. Whether we are complacent or spectators.  Another noted work is a multi-design project designing a space suit as we are on the verge of colonizing Mars. This suit included a language translator, magnetic attachments built in microphones and sensory detection. The suit concept regulates the body and is able to with stand high temperatures. A 3D hologram can be projected from a utility the belt. Piezoelectrical boots charges the suit while walking or sitting to power the suit constantly.  We are excited to see what the future will bring to Fiona as she continues her studies with a strong perspective with art and design.  Art production can play a crucial role into the admissions process, and though the experienced team will explain the admission process from the perspectives of a highly selective university, and various institutes for a better understanding of career options and education.  WCAAD provides developmental caring and dynamic counseling and expertise services. For students applying to Ivy League schools, Art University, college transfers or supplemental, WCAAD counselor can help you showcase your talents in a creative and engaging ways by providing guidance, plans and feedback on portfolios and arrangement including: essays/artists statements, applications etc.
Take advantage of the WCAAD online portfolio preparation class, get into your dream college！ Please contact: San Dimas Branch, Tel：909-288-3213， Email：myarteducation.sandimas@gmail.com; Rancho Cucamonga Branch, Tel：909-859-4488， Email：Hualongeducation@gmail.com; Yorba Linda Branch, Tel：657-444-2575， Email：ivyexcellent1@gmail.com; San Gabriel Headquarters, Tel：626-292-1783， Email：myarteducation@gmail.com (By: Omar Gallegos, Vice Principal and Director of Education ) Eric Lin’s Enlarged Scaled Heads Series: WCAAD Student Produces Exceptional Art for His Age1/13/2021 Eric Lin, 16 years old, is a current WCAAD student that has experimented with traditional and digital mediums.  His work echoes both a reminiscence to traditional “Old Master” approaches and Urbanism- specifically, murals and epitaphs.  The student artist’s observations of evolving city dynamics, cultural diaspora and messages from urban sensory (graffiti, music, fashion trends, our past), and our humanistic need to be immortalize through imagery is investigated.  Eric focuses on past and present iconic imagery and through expression and “enlarged scaled heads” he executes a series of colorful works.   These head studies formulate personnel and intimate contemplation of humanity and time and its relational relevance or “irrelevance” as time goes by.  Statuesque and recognizable icons become distortive, almost decapitate and recontextualizes through brush strokes and a stark contrast between contemporary bright color vs. dull photographic appearances.  The subject of the heads places the viewer as the interrogator of this beautiful yet grotesque scene and questions the idea of fame and immortality through manipulation of imagery and metaphors.   The current state of distant learning and the class profile of virtual portraits is also an influence of how Eric sees and is questioning the idea of space and reality. The artwork themed “Striving” was created by Eric at the peak of the pandemic reflecting the tragedy and psychological downfall of COVID-19.  The loneliness that unfortunately is one of many consequences of this deadly decease to plague youth and many others. As we look to the top of the stairs to our “freedom”, the faint neon red glow illuminates the opening door. Blocking our path are white shoes painted almost entirely red by this ominous light. This apocalyptic seen plays out as a metaphor for the emptiness, and a halt on dreams. The shoes act as vessels representing isolation and death to daily normality. These expensive and idolized shoes become a material luxury and that have now been more evident the inequalities and what people put up as pillars for what they place faith in. Many people with economic situations in jeopardy and the unforeseen future gives this artwork a reflective time for the viewer as the artist intent is as well. This artwork has been selected for the 2021 PHE International Art Exhibition themed “Health/Fighting Against COVID-19”. Eric is currently exploring art and design majors. Stay tuned to see more exciting work.  Today getting into college is an art in itself. Strong portfolios typically include work that demonstrates solid technical skills and reflects an awareness of formal visual organizational principles. The portfolio preparation class we offer will help develop your skills of visual communication, and help you discover your potential for creativity, self-expression and visual awareness.     Take advantage of the WCAAD online portfolio preparation class, get into your dream college！
Please contact: San Dimas Branch, Tel：909-288-3213， Email：myarteducation.sandimas@gmail.com; Rancho Cucamonga Branch, Tel：909-859-4488， Email：Hualongeducation@gmail.com; Yorba Linda Branch, Tel：657-444-2575， Email：ivyexcellent1@gmail.com; San Gabriel Headquarters, Tel：626-292-1783， Email：myarteducation@gmail.com (By Omar Gallegos, Vice Principal and Director of Education of West California Academy of Art and Design) Congratulations to WCAAD (West California Academy of Art and Design) student Emily Liang on her acceptance to the Illustration program (The New School Parsons)!  Additional school include: Illustration (Otis College of Art and Design - scholarship $16,000/year $64,000/4 years) Illustration (Laguna College of Art and Design - scholarship $9,500/ year $38,000/4 years) Illustration (Art Center)  Emily Liang’s Portfolio Artwork Illustrators develop a strong personal portfolio and style in their images and use their image-making skills to support the communication needs of a variety of schools. Contemporary illustration ranges in application from client-led publications and merchandise to self-directed projects and exhibitions.  Emily Liang’s Portfolio Artwork The WCAAD Illustration courses cover foundation, communication arts, book illustration, comic, book cover design, typography, traditional and digital methods, etc.  Emily Liang’s Portfolio Artwork Since Emily entered WCAAD, her ideas and execution have been enhanced through her determination of personally becoming a better artist not only technically but holistically.  Emily Liang’s Portfolio Artwork Through process and simply, the ability to generate and experiment with styles, she executes her ideas fully with a research base informing her decisions and unique visual language.  Emily Liang’s Portfolio Artwork Emily has blossomed into a more critical artist who, not only making work out of necessity but, is engaging in this generation’s problems.  Emily Liang’s Portfolio Artwork At WCAAD life drawing classes, Emily has been able to capture a sense of movement and intimacy in her works, inspiring others to follow through her example.   In addition, she is motivating students through her work ethic and enthusiasm. Her creative and passion for art, has propelled her to be as active in class and engage outside the classroom.  Further, she is able to balance her time through service and volunteering such as; beach cleaning held by Green Club, interacting with families and kids sacrificing her time to help out in carnival booths hosted by Carver elementary for the last two years, and, staying long hours helping with clean up. Emily gave her time freely serving customers in the school concession stand during football games. She helped set up events and clean-up efforts as well as receptionist for Philip Chen in his campaign running for the 55th district serving L.A., Orange County, and San Bernardino and learned about Asian Culture while reflecting how this knowledge could reflect in her artwork submitted in her portfolio.  WCAAD provides developmental caring and dynamic counseling and expertise services. Families and students alike can learn about colleges and specific factors of how to create an individual plan with our credentialed professionals. For students applying to Ivy League schools, Art University, college transfers or supplemental, WCAAD counselor can help you showcase your talents in a creative and engaging ways by providing guidance, plans and feedback on portfolios and arrangement including: essays/artists statements, applications etc. Art production can play a crucial role into the admissions process, and though the experienced team will explain the admission process from the perspectives of a highly selective university, and various institutes for a better understanding of career options and education.  WCAAD offers college-bound students a unique combination of practical expertise and mentorship to help them develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to choose the right school for them – and get in!  Take advantage of the WCAAD online portfolio preparation class, get into your dream college！
Please contact: San Dimas Branch Tel：909-288-3213 Email：myarteducation.sandimas@gmail.com; Rancho Cucamonga Branch Tel：909-859-4488 Email：Hualongeducation@gmail.com; Yorba Linda Branch Tel：657-444-2575 Email：ivyexcellent1@gmail.com; San Gabriel Headquarters Tel：626-292-1783 Email：myarteducation@gmail.com (By: Omar Gallegos, Vice Principal and Director of Education ) We Congratulate Jimmy Liu on his acceptance to the Product Design field at Art Center College of Design with a scholarship of $10,500 per year $42,000 four years!  Additional colleges include: Product Design (Otis College of Art and Design - scholarship $9,000 per year $36,000 four years) Jimmy Liu’s overall work comes from a sincere desire to improve humanity.   Early on Jimmy demonstrated promise at a young age where he watched his father paint. Paper being scarce, Jimmy took to the wall and began doodling and leading to analyses of deconstructing Spider-man’s web shooters. Eventually motivating him to pursue a serious practice in Product Design.   During his time here he was very interested in materiality and how it could be a factor on global preservation and how new inventions like aerogel, which is a material that is mostly filled with air resists heat and many other properties efficiently. In his projects, researching Graphene, he realized this would completely change the way electronics work and easy for mass production and for conductive properties with allowance for easy transportation and maintenance. Polymers for recyclable and reusable and efficient materials have sparked his continuing pursuit of environmental activism to advance civilization. This has inspired traits and personal practice in Art and Design, evolving into the catalyst for Jimmy’s passion in product design “futurism”.   Closely following careers of Dieter rams, James Dyson, Richard Sapper other influence from his high school contributed to his drive.  One of his influential experiences was joining JROTC for a summer in camp Pendleton despite his asthma. Despite disadvantages and the never give up attitude carried on into his life and studies. I have seen Jimmy very enthusiastic and despite being the weakest student in life drawing at first. His resilience paid off.   He worked very hard to catch up technically to other students and eventually became quite a skill full painter.    In his future school he hopes to take on classes like:3D design and much more classes on Anatomy and Ergonomics: Human Factors Connections through Color and Design, Woodworking, Metal, Digital and other related Design courses with entrepreneurial aspects.  “My interest grew even more when I got an opportunity to take classes with Roman S. Iniguez and Omar Gallegos in the West California Academy of Art and Design because I believe I improved my art after I got to study under them. My product designs try to reflect ingenuity as much as I could and want to make and improve better functioning products that may improve the world. I believe my art reflects the ability to improve the quality of life for people and could be used to show environmental responsibility.” Jimmy said.  Jimmy also participated in projects in dt008 at PCC; and learned ACAD and physics in Temple City High School. He integrated ideas of mechanisms and physics into my work to try and get better designs. (Author: Omar Gallegos, Vice Principal and Director of Education) Congratulations to Chloe Wen on her acceptance in the Entertainment Design (Otis College of Art and Design) and a scholarship $18,000 per year $60,000 4 years.  Additional colleges accepted:
  Entertainment Design is designing concept for characters, vehicles, props, and environments, for fictional worlds, and digitally render for: (films, video games, animation, and theme parks, etc.). Students learn to make their designs creative, innovative, visually appealing as well as functional.   Chloe has been part of the Academy for about two years where she pursued illustration ad Entertainment Design.   Her skills and talent have placed her into the top tier group of students. Her work demonstrates an evolution of understanding of form and mastery.   Chole’s life drawing aesthetic and color is one of her best qualities. Life Drawing for Chole was a crucial class to maintain and heighten her skill set. Many US colleges consider life drawings from a model /observational, among the first and most important components in students’ portfolios. The reason why, is that, essentially, they see how well you understand: forms, proportions, perspective, shading, weight, balance, tension, perceptive, and all the fundamentals. WCAAD offers students, instructed life drawing classes including, anatomy, working with various material, and techniques on a weekly basis. Students will learn from a live model and include learning from mix media.  This year, Chloe focused on refining her digital skills matching her formal training with a sense of exploration. Painting, sculptures and her continuing sense of creativity gained in the WCAAD program will benefit her in the long run for a well-rounded aptitude. Her design sensibility was always well researched and her desire to put in as much effort to make a mark in her work really drove her passion for success. One of the best characteristics to see at WCAAD is great attitudes and Chole Wen is no acceptations.   Graduating from WCAAD motivated her to continue working on her own. Her social media is filled with current work and we are happy she can keep her enthusiasm going.  WCAAD offers college-bound students a unique combination of practical expertise and mentorship to help them develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to choose the right school for them – and get in! Students will work one-to-one with faculty to develop an intense individual focused and disciplined-specific portfolio.  Take advantage of the WCAAD online portfolio preparation class, get into your dream college！
Please contact: San Dimas Branch, Tel：909-288-3213，Email：myarteducation.sandimas@gmail.com; Rancho Cucamonga Branch, Tel：909-859-4488，Email：Hualongeducation@gmail.com; Yorba Linda Branch, Tel：657-444-2575，Email：ivyexcellent1@gmail.com; San Gabriel Headquarters, Tel：626-292-1783，Email：myarteducation@gmail.com The annual EDI Media Children’s Drawing Contest announced the winners recently. Students from West California Academy of Art and Design won the awards with their online class art projects.  Wang Lei, the WCAAD Principal, congratulated the sibling brothers Lawrence Zhao and Lucas Zhao for winning the 1st Place. 3 students won the 1st Place awards, including Lawrence Zhao, 9 years old, Lucas Zhao, 6 years old, Isabella Liu, 3 years old. 12 students won the 2nd Place awards, including Alisa Chang, 12 years old, Victoria Wang, 7 years old, Abigail Bai, 6 years old, Heather Xiao, 6 years old, Alicia Wei, 6 years old, Amy Luo, 6 years old, Ashley Tang, 6 years old, Audrey Tao, 5 years old, Garrett Li, 5 years old, Jayden Cao, 5 years old, Joey Zheng, 5 years old, Verna Liu, 5 years old. 6 students won the 3rd Place awards, including Eric Chang, 1 years old 0, Albert Tang, 6 years old, Kevin Jiang, 6 years old, Caden Vuong, 6 years old, Ethan Formin, 5 years old, Jacob Formin, 5 years old. 7 students won Outstanding awards, including Weixi Liu, 10 years old, Angela Chen, 6 years old, Louis Zhang, 6 years old, Milton Huang, 6 years old, Abigail Lee, 5 years old, Evan Wang, 5 years old, Terra Huang, 5 years old, Eason Xue, 4 years old, won the Best Composition award, and Mina Xu, 6 years old and Sherry Li, 6 years old won the Color Vibrancy awards.  Lawrence Zhao, 9 years old, 1st Place  Lucas Zhao, 6 years old, 1st Place  Isabella Liu, 3 years old, 1st Place The drawing contest has been held annually for 20 years. This year’s theme is “Live Healthy, Live Happy.” Children from the age groups of 3-5, 6-8, 9-11, 12-15 years old in Southern California are invited to participate and encouraged to draw in their originality, creativity and ideas for enjoying life amid the COVID-19 epidemic.  Alisa Chang,12 years old, 2nd Place  Verna Liu, 5 years old, 2nd Place  Alicia Wei, 6 years old, 2nd Place  Victoria Wang, 7 years old, 2nd Place  Heather Xiao, 6 years old, 2nd Place  Ashley Tang, 6 years old, 2nd Place No matter where you live and how far away you are from the school, now your children are able to take the art classes of WCAAD, the WASC accredited school. The WCAAD faculty and teachers have prepared online lessons that are accessible at home and nurturing to students. As long as you have Internet access, you can register the online art classes for your children right away.  Abigail Bai, 6 years old, 2nd Place  Audrey Tao, 5 years old, 2nd Place The Academy highly encourages parents and students to try out these online classes. These are available resources for parents and students who wish to continue to learn art and create productive and proactive art during the period of school closure due to the COVID-19 epidemic.  Joey Zheng, 5 years old, 2nd Place  Sherry Li, 6 years old, Color Vibrancy Award Please contact:
San Dimas Branch, Tel：909-288-3213 Email：myarteducation.sandimas@gmail.com Rancho Cucamonga Branch, Tel：909-859-4488 Email：Hualongeducation@gmail.com Yorba Linda Branch, Tel：657-444-2575 Email: ivyexcellent1@gmail.com San Gabriel Headquarters, Tel：626-292-1783 Email：myarteducation@gmail.com Congratulations to Kelly Chen on her acceptance to Art Center College of Design in Entertainment Design/Illustration with a Scholarship of $15,000 per year $60,000 4 years  Additional School accepted were:
Entertainment Design is designing concept for characters, vehicles, props, and environments, for fictional worlds, and digitally render for: (films, video games, animation, and theme parks, etc.). Students learn to make their designs creative, innovative, visually appealing as well as functional. Kelly’s journey began 2 years ago when she enrolled in the portfolio program seeking skills knowledge and any educational information leading her to a path of success in the Entertainment Arts.  Kelly has always been naturally talented. She was one of the most excited students, eager to learn all she could absorbing every aspect of her experience here. I can recall a student who was intimidated by the challenging profession and the competitive nature of her dream school choice (Art Center), to someone who at the end, inspired her peers and instructors by the amount of work produced and her style. What I remember most about Kelly is that she always asked as many questions as possible about her career and welcomed critique. Conversations with her were fruitful and caught the attentions of other students to motivate them and participate in the critical dialogue during class sessions. Parents were not sure of this major and the expense to commit to the high risk, but Kelly pursued and never gave up on her dream. Kelly maintained high grades and was accepted to many UC’s as well. We are very excited to see what Kelly’s future will bring with a well-deserved scholarship! WCAAD offers college-bound students a unique combination of practical expertise and mentorship to help them develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to choose the right school for them – and get in! Students will work one-to-one with faculty to develop an intense individual focused and disciplined-specific portfolio. Take advantage of the WCAAD online portfolio preparation class, get into your dream college！Please contact: San Dimas Branch, Tel：909-288-3213，Email：myarteducation.sandimas@gmail.com; Rancho Cucamonga Branch, Tel：909-859-4488，Email：Hualongeducation@gmail.com; Yorba Linda Branch, Tel：657-444-2575，Email：ivyexcellent1@gmail.com; San Gabriel Headquarters, Tel：626-292-1783，Email：myarteducation@gmail.com Omar Gallegos Vice Principal and Director of Education 9 students from West California Academy of Art and Design (WCAAD) won 2020 Multimedia Art Contest on COVID-19 Public Health Education themed “Creativity against COVID-19.”  Emily Zhuo, 16 years old, 2nd Prize ($500 cash) In Emily’s artwork description she wrote: during this COVID-19 Pandemic the healthcare workers were among the many who were working for this country. Many more like delivery men, supermarket cashiers , police，pharmacists , firefighters , all remained on their spots in order to make sure we could obtain basic necessities like medicine，food and to also make sure we were safe . This artwork is to credit these Heroes for doing what they did during the pandemic. Angie Li, 10 years old, My Favorite Prize ($100 Amazon) Zoe Sun, 10 years old, My Favorite Prize ($100 Amazon) Charlotte Yang, 8 years old, My Favorite Prize ($100 Amazon) Eddie Sun, 8 years old, My Favorite Prize ($100 Amazon) Victoria Wang, 7 years old, My Favorite Prize ($100 Amazon) Zarah Yang, 6 years old, My Favorite Prize ($100 Amazon) Alicia Wei, 6 years old, My Favorite Prize ($100 Amazon) Brian Li, 6 years old, My Favorite Prize ($100 Amazon) The students worked with WCAAD’s online instruction and produced these remarkable pieces. During this pandemic WCAAD instructors are conducting online classes with successful results. The instructors encouraged the students to produce artworks featuring people working on the front line amid COIVD-19 crisis. Through art creation the students expressed their respect and admiration to the health professionals and other essential workers who are risking their lives to support us. Due to the extension of school closures, at this time, WCAAD invites students who are not yet enrolled to participate and continue their education with the instructional team. At this difficult time don’t let your children lose out on the most basic educational benefits in the arts. The Academy will provide you and your children the continuing support service and most importantly Art and Design Education. No matter where you live and how far away you are from the school, now your children are able to take the art classes of West California Academy of Art and Design, the WASC accredited school. As long as you have Internet access, you can register the art classes for your children right away. Sign up now! Please contact: San Dimas Branch, Tel：909-288-3213，Email：myarteducation.sandimas@gmail.com, Rancho Cucamonga Branch, Tel：909-859-4488，Email：Hualongeducation@gmail.com; Yorba Linda Branch, Tel：657-444-2575，Email：ivyexcellent1@gmail.com; San Gabriel Headquarters, Tel：626-292-1783，Email：myarteducation@gmail.com WCAAD Student Magdalene Gunawan Received 4 Top University Offers with Scholarships of $47,3208/20/2020 Congratulations to Magdalene Gunawan on her acceptance to Parsons -The New School for Design with a scholarship $11830/year $47,320/4 yrs!  Additional colleges include: Architecture -- UC Santa Cruz Architecture -- Pratt Institute Architecture -- Clarkson University Magdalene has been one of the most hardworking and dedicated student that West California Academy of Art and Design (WCAAD) has ever had. She began her art journey with the Academy as early as 6 years old. Over the last 10+ years, she has been part of the Academy family exploring and experimenting with art and design and finding ways to integrate art in other fields of interest outside our program. Her instructors are amazed by the creativity and determination that she exhibits. In her time learning art at the Academy, her notable Art Achievements include: Highest achievement award 2009 Excellence Award M. Div. LA. Web Children’s Drawing Competition 2009 2nd Place HSU’s Children’s Drawing Competition 2009 WCAAD Highest Achievement Award 2009/2011/2014 Senate Award Children Art Competition 2018 Her ingenuity and self-motivation have helped her go above and beyond what has been asked of her in class. Being strongly independent and an avid self- explorer, Magdalene has ventured to seek knowledge in all aspects of Art and Design art majors in order for her to truly understand coming future trends. She has grown in WCAAD program and taken fundamental courses, to now, Robot Design, Architecture, and Engineering principles. Additional knowledge of laser cutting and engraving, are skills she has actively applied in her Robotic sub-team Team (robotic design sub Team-CADD), where she has been a Scouter for 3 years and Strategist for 2 years. Other areas where she gained skills in the WCAAD program were in her Video Design Club where she was a publicist, historian and Concept artist. Magdalene’s receptive nature have contributed growth with her never give up attitude. WCAAD offers college-bound students a unique combination of practical expertise and mentorship to help them develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to choose the right school for them – and get in! Students will work one-to-one with faculty to develop an intense individual focused and disciplined-specific portfolio. Take Advantage of Online Art Class at Double-discounted Price, Get into Your Dream College！Please contact: San Dimas Branch, Tel：909-288-3213，Email：myarteducation.sandimas@gmail.com; Rancho Cucamonga Branch, Tel：909-859-4488，Email：Hualongeducation@gmail.com; Yorba Linda Branch, Tel：657-444-2575，Email：ivyexcellent1@gmail.com; San Gabriel Headquarters, Tel：626-292-1783，Email：myarteducation@gmail.com |
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