About Zhou Qin Studio (红黄蓝美术学校)

25+ Years of Excellence in Professional Art Training

Steven Zhou teaching in art studio

Why Choose Our School?

For nearly three decades, Red Yellow Blue has been the premier art institution in Northeastern U.S. Chinese communities.

  • Foundational Mastery, Rigorous skill-building from the ground up
  • Personalized Instruction, 1:6 teacher-student ratio with customized learning plans
  • Proven Results, Successful placements in top art high schools and universities

25+

Years Experience

1:6

Teacher to Student Ratio

15

Classes Per Semester

4

Age Groups

Children learning art at Zhou Qin Studio

Who We Are

From One Flushing Studio to Generations of Artists

Founded in 1998 by acclaimed artist Steven Zhou, Red Yellow Blue Art School has been the cornerstone of artistic excellence in New York’s Chinese-American community for over 25 years.

What began as a single studio in Flushing has grown to a celebrated institution, nurturing generations of art students. Our alumni include scholarship recipients at prestigious art schools like RISD and Pratt, as well as professional artists and designers.

Program Offerings

Courses That Grow With the Student

All skill levels welcome.

Children

4 to 7

Early Foundations

  • Basic drawing
  • Children’s painting
  • Children’s sketching
  • Children’s watercolor painting
Youth

8 to 12

Skill Building

  • Basic sketching
  • Painting theory
  • Color painting
  • Cartoon drawing
  • Professional painting techniques
Teens

12 to 17

Portfolio Preparation

  • Still life drawing
  • Watercolor painting
  • Oil painting
  • Painting theory
  • Creative techniques
  • Professional painting techniques
  • Preparatory courses for art high schools and art universities
Adults

18+

Studio Practice

  • Sketching
  • Oil painting
  • Watercolor painting
  • Chinese painting
  • Fashion drawing
  • Architectural drawing
  • Portrait drawing
  • Sculpture

Our Teaching Method

Every 90-minute lesson follows our proven four-part system.

01

Theory Demonstration

Clear objectives for each session.

02

Guided Practice

Step-by-step coaching through live sketching and painting.

03

Technique Deep Dive

Master brushwork, composition, and color theory.

04

Homework Review

Structured improvement between classes.

“We don’t just teach art. We build artists.”

Art studio paintings and tables Art studio workstations

Pricing

Semester Based Enrollment

To ensure consistent progress and reserved instructor time, all students enroll by full semester only, 15 classes. No drop-ins available.

Why We Do It This Way

✓ Guarantees your spot in small-group sessions

✓ Structured curriculum builds skills week-to-week

✓ Teachers tailor guidance to long-term progress

Not Ready to Commit?
Try our 1-time trial class.

Class Schedule

Weekends Only
Saturday and Sunday

Morning Sessions
9:30-11:00 AM
11:00 AM-12:30 PM

Afternoon Sessions
1:00-2:30 PM
2:30-4:00 PM

How to Enroll

Location
36-09 Main St #203, Flushing, NY 11354

Call to Enroll Now
(917) 417-8014

Special Offer
Mention this page for a free trial class.

Semester Packages

Join Our Semester Packages & Save Up to 25%!

Our discounted bundles make professional art training more affordable.

Limited-time offer: Commit to 3 semesters, 15 classes per semester, and get your 4th semester FREE!

Call (917) 417-8014 or visit our Flushing studio to claim your discount.

Enroll Today
Children learning art at Zhou Qin Studio