COLOR PANDA

Color Panda Art Academy offers drawing and painting classes taught by Mr. Long, an interdisciplinary visual artist whose work ranges from traditional 2D painting to sculpture, installation and digital video. He holds an MFA in Drawing & Painting from the University of North Texas and teaches at UNT and Collin College. Courses also cover illustration, design and photography, and students are encouraged to draw from observation and creative exploration.

Registration for classes is handled online, and studio hours vary, so it is best to contact the academy ahead of a visit. Mr. Long also runs private workshops, and the academy can be reached by phone or WeChat. The studio is on Custer Road in Plano.