I have always been passionate about art. From a young age, my parents enrolled me in art classes, and I knew that creating was the only path for me. As I grew up, I focused on ceramic lessons. I loved the clay medium and all of its possibilities. My commitment to art paid off when I was accepted into the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) for my Bachelor's degree in Fine Art (BFA). After graduating, I worked for a gallery in the Baltimore/Washington area as an art consultant. I then went back to MICA to receive my master's degree in art teaching (MAT). After graduating, I worked in Maryland public schools as an art teacher in grades K-5 for three years. When I got married and relocated to New Jersey, I opened up my own art studio and got daycare certified. I teach all media including painting, drawing, ceramics and paper mache. My students have been accepted into prestigious art schools such as Parsons, MICA and Rutgers Mason Gross, and I also offer adult art classes which many of my former college graduates join. My name is Denise and I am a proud graduate of MICA with a BFA and MAT. I am passionate about sharing my love of art with others, and I am dedicated to helping students reach their artistic goals. My art studio classes are designed to teach students all media while also helping them with college portfolio preparation. I am proud that 100% of my students who have pursued the arts have been accepted into prestigious art schools.