2008-Now Art Director and Instructor, Asian Arts School, San Francisco, California, U.S.A.Teaching Experience
1982-1987-Lecturer, Fine Arts Department, Qufu Teachers University.Coursess taught: Basic Drawing, Advanced Drawing,Watercolor,
1987-1993 -Lecturer, Oil Painting Department, Shandong Art Institute. Courses taught: Basic Drawing, Advanced Drawing, Watercolor, Oil Painting. Creative Art. Basic Design, and Visual Art Anatomy. --Jinan, Shandong, China
1993-2000-Oil Painter, San Francisco, California, U.S.A.
2000-2009-Computer Graphics Designer, PB Americas Inc., San Francisco, California, U.S.A.
2005-2007-Teacher, Fine Arts, Huada Chinese Academy, San Francisco, California, U.S.A.
2009-2011-Teacher, Art and Mandarin, Starr King Elementary School's After-School Program, San Francisco, California, U.S.A.
2010-2012-Teacher, Chinese Traditional Painting, San Francisco State University, Evening Program, S.F., California, U.S.A.
2007-Now-Art Director and Instructor, Asian Arts School, San Francisco, California, U.S.A.
Education Background
Visual Arts Department, Qufu Teachers University,1977-1981. Qufu, Shandong, China.
Oil Painting Department, Beijing Capital Teachers University, 1984 -1985. Beijing, China.
Oil Painting Department, Central Academy of Fine Arts,1985-1987. Beijing, China.
IN-PERSON + ONLINE ART CLASSES for everyone
from June 4–July 5 and July 16–August 16 (10 weeks total).
for Children 5 to 10 Years Old
IN-PERSON From July 20 to August 14, 2026 (Total of 4 Weeks)
for Teens and Advanced Preteens
IN-PERSON From June 8 to June 19, 2026 (Total of 2 Weeks)
IN-PERSON + ONLINE ART CLASSES
32 Classes from September 3, 2026 to May 16, 2027
ART CLASSES 2025-2026
32 Classes from September 4, 2025 to May 17, 2026
SUMMER WEEKDAY AND WEEKEND 2025
32 Classes from June 6 to August 11, 2025 (Total of 10 Classes)
SUMMER CAMPS 2025
From June 6 to August 11, 2025 (Total of 10 Classes)
Asian Arts School's fine arts program offers weekly classes for ages
5–18 on weekends and weekday afternoons and evenings. Students build skills in drawing, painting, perspective, anatomy, and more—progressing from guided instruction to independent projects. We support not only future artists but also future leaders in all fields by encouraging creative confidence.
2026–2027 School Year Overview
The 2026–2027 school year includes 32 classes, one free exhibition, and free art contests.
The school year runs from September 3, 2026, through May 16, 2027.
Free schedule changes and makeup classes are allowed within the same session only.
The final date for makeup classes is May 16, 2027.
Holiday closures are as follows:
Thanksgiving: November 26–29
Winter Holidays: December 24–January 3
New Year: February 4–7
Spring Break: March 25–28
Instruction is provided in English.