* Young artists focused on drawing skills in a structured art program for kids

Meet the Founder,

Whitney horrocks

"Studying the fine arts requires determination, practice, and patience.

I have very high expectations of my students and I am confident that they can reach them." 

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boutique art education studio in cottonwood heights, ut

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* Children’s art studio in Salt Lake City teaching fine art techniques to young artists

mastery of:

Elements of Art:

  • ​Line

  • Shape

  • Color

  • Value

  • Form

  • Texture

  • Space

Principles of Design:

  • ​Movement

  • Contrast

  • Unity

  • Balance

  • Rhythm

  • Emphasis

  • Pattern

concepts taugt

  • ​Application of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design

  • ​Observational drawing

  • Perspective drawing

  • Life and figure drawing

  • Concepts of 2 dimensional composition

  • Color theory

  • Acrylic painting and acrylic media manipulation

  • Watercolor painting

  • Concepts of 3 dimensional composition

  • Art history, influential artist both living and dead

  • Authentic assessment

  • Self expressive processes to communicate personal meaning

Real Techniques + Visible Growth

At Smartest Artist, students develop skills in problem solving, manipulation of media, and self expressive processes to communicate personal meaning.

We expose our students to a variety of materials and art forms. We are inspired by nature, architecture, world cultures, art history, historical events, living artists, the masters, current events, and everyday life.

* Teen art class focused on advanced drawing and composition in Salt Lake City

meet your teacher

meet your teacher

Whitney Horrocks is the founder and owner of Smartest Artist Studio, celebrating five successful years of inspiring young artists. A former elementary and junior high art educator, Whitney brings over a decade of teaching experience from both Utah public schools and private instruction. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with an emphasis in Painting and Drawing and maintains an active studio practice, exhibiting her work in galleries in Salt Lake City and Park City, Utah. Whitney is passionate about nurturing creativity, technical skill, and confidence in young artists, blending her professional expertise with a lifelong love of art-making.

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