About Us
Our philosophy
Invest in foundational skills
Building a strong artistic foundation is the key to long-term success. We focus on mastering the core elements—proportions, values, edges, color, and composition. These essential skills form the backbone of your creative toolkit, allowing you to confidently express your vision in any style or medium. When you invest in mastering these fundamentals, you’re setting yourself up for limitless artistic growth.
Art is for everyone
Just like any other discipline, creativity can be nurtured and developed through practice and support. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned artist, our programs are designed to meet you where you are and help you grow. We are committed to making art accessible to all. With the right guidance and community support, anyone can unlock their artistic potential.
Artistic progress is tangible
We believe that growth in art is not just a feeling—it’s reflected in the results you can see in your artwork. We take a focused approach to understand your creative goals and help you progress toward them in every project. Our unique belt system breaks down essential art skills into clear milestones, allowing you to track your progress as an artist.
Ken Goshen
Instructor & Founder
Ken Goshen, is an artist and educator based in NYC. His paintings bring together classical techniques and contemporary outlooks, striving to bridge the gap between tradition and progress. Goshen’s recent paintings were currently exhibited at the Jerusalem Biennale, at the Museum of Jewish Art Hechal Shlomo.
Goshen teaches painting and drawing at his school, Goshen Art Academy, located in midtown Manhattan, and he also provides online art lessons to hundreds of students worldwide. He is passionate about equipping contemporary art enthusiasts with classical skills, and believes that art–like language–can be learned by anyone. Goshen regards both his artistic creations and his teaching as integral components of an overarching mission: to contribute as much meaningful art to the world as possible, with a lesser emphasis on whether it originates from his own hand or that of his students.