Guiding students of all ages to create powerful portfolios.
What is Triangle Studio?
Set in a preserved architectural home from the 1970’s Triangle Studio was established to assist high school students in creating powerful, critical and original artwork for art school and university submissions. Today, Triangle Studio has evolved into a vibrant environment where students of all ages can explore the creative process!
The Studio was founded by Elizabeth, a portfolio coach and art teacher, who through fellowship and encouragement helps students develop their creative voice using a variety of artistic mediums – harboring both traditional art skills while keeping a fresh and critical eye on contemporary art making and current practices.
Personalised Art Exploration
At Triangle Studio we will draw with charcoal, graphite, and pen and ink. We will paint with water based mediums like watercolor, gouache and acrylic. We can experiment with collage, fiber work and sculpture. We are only limited by the space and our imagination. While learning technique, students are encouraged to experiment and to develop a body of work that reflects their authentic self.
Art School Submission
For students in high school, who aspire to pursue higher education degrees in art, design and architecture, Triangle Studio students benefit from a portfolio coach who has a clear understanding of what art schools are seeking: individuals whose work is unique, illustrates their personal narrative, and showcases exciting and distinctive artwork.
Through a process customized to each emerging artist, Elizabeth guides students to develop submission materials and portfolios that look different and unique. Studio time is dedicated to immersing students in exploring techniques and developing more complex works of art.
Proven Portfolio Outcomes
Students at Triangle Studio build portfolios that stand out from typical high school art submissions, showcasing their individuality and unique perspective. Past students have been accepted, have won scholarships, and have completed degrees at some of the nation’s top art schools, including RISD, Parsons, Pratt, SCAD, CalArts, University of Texas, School of the Art Institute of Chicago and Otis.
Triangle Studio students typically receive scholarships of over $20,000 per year from their school of choice.
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas and has lived a colorful life. Drawing from her wealth of experience, she inspires and guides students to aim high and be brave in their artwork and future endeavors. Her educational background includes studying at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the University of North Texas. Elizabeth spent 20 years away from home, raising a family in New York City and London, England. During this time, she continued her lifelong development by immersing herself in different cultures and understanding their values and resonances.
Elizabeth is dyslexic and has used creativity and humor to navigate life and work. She plays a mean game of pool. She has always made and loved art, and is passionate about fostering enthusiasm in her students!
The aim at Triangle Studio is to successfully guide students to create a portfolio of work that demonstrates their abilities and highlights their strengths, as well as their potential for future success.
- Review current work, discuss interests, strengths and areas for growth.
- Collaborate to create a list of portfolio objectives.
- Develop a plan to achieve these objectives.
- Each session starts with warm-up drawing or painting exercises to get ideas flowing.
- We will explore mediums and techniques that interest the student and further their goals!
- We strive to enjoy the process, all work is valued.
- We photograph and document artwork for portfolio submissions as we go.
- Studio hours during the school year are 4-8pm Mon-Fri, flexible on Saturdays
- Student hours are determined by the availability of the student.
- Two hour sessions, twice a week
Simple Fee Structure
Small cohort classes
$50 per session per student
(subject to change)
$50 materials fee per semester
Most materials will be provided.