The Atelier School of Classical Realism

"David Hardy is a master colorist painter. I have fond memories of studying at the Atelier. If you want to learn how to see color and paint, this is the place!"

"Neutralizing the review from Mich W since Google will not remove that review. Requiring people be vaccinated is not a stupid requirement. This is the responsible thing to do. Kudos to the school for doing this."

"BEST art class in the Bay Area! If you're serious about improving your technical skills in drawing and painting, and want to create works that resemble the old masters', this is the place for you! I came here last summer (I haven't been back since due to school, unfortunately), but this place is amazing! You get one-on-one personal instruction with the wonderful grandfatherly instructor, David Hardy, who you can always strike up interesting conversations with! He was reading us a book on Southern Belle manners in a mock-Southern accent while we were drawing at one point, which was so funny! It's a serious class, but not stuffy, and it's a great experience! I hope to be able to come back in the future and improve some more!"