My daughter has been coming to Gabriel’s studio since middle school, from 6thto 11thgrade. She has learned so much technique and skills, from charcoal to oil painting. Gabriel is a very talented artist and a great teacher, very patient with students with positive and encouraging teaching skill. My daughter not only improved her art, but began to truly enjoy the art. She decided to pursue art as her career.She has been accepted by Parson’s School of Design, major illustration for 2021 Fall term. We greatly appreciate Gabriel’s teaching over the years.

Alison Pan. Saratoga, CA

Gabriel was my daughter’s art teacher for over six years. We discovered Gabriel when we met an artist painting at Hakone Gardens years ago. My daughter, who was 12 at the time and a budding artist, was in awe of the artist’s work. She spoke with us and told us that she had been a student of Gabriel’s and recommended him as an outstanding teacher. We signed my daughter up for lessons right away and she continued learning under Gabriel until she graduated from high school. Under Gabriel’s wing, she honed her drawing and painting skills. He helped her with her portfolio and she was accepted into many top art schools around the United States. Gabriel is a kind and patient teacher, and his approach to teaching generates a warm and welcoming environment. He works with each student, brings out their talents, and by example, instills in them the passion to be a lifelong learner. In addition to this, he gives his students opportunities to participate in art competitions, exhibits, and to work with professional artists from around the world. These additional opportunities show his commitment and dedication to his students and his studio. I continue to recommend Gabriel to anyone I know that is interested in art. Because of his professionalism, his passion, and his dedication to the arts, students and our art community will continue to thrive and be strong.

Jenni Tellefsen. Los Altos, CA

What you provide to our children, speaking from personal experience, is extremely valuable and honestly, quite rare. My son went from no portfolio to getting a merit scholarship because of his portfolio that you helped build in less than a year! 

Serpil Bayraktar. Los Gatos, California