Meet Our Team
Elaine
Founder / Lead Art Instructor
Graduated from UC Berkeley with a B.A. in Art Practice, Elaine has over 15 years of art training and a strong foundation in both Eastern and Western art education. She founded SW Art Studio to create a space where every child receives personalized guidance and grows with confidence.
From teaching her first students at home to now leading three campuses—in Fremont, Belmont, and soon Palo Alto—Elaine continues to teach personally and knows each student’s strengths and progress. Her students have received national and international awards, but what she values most is their creativity, curiosity, and love for art.
Tiffany
Art Instructor/ Competition Guidance
Graduated from San Jose State University with a degree in Digital Media Art. With a strong background in both art and design, Tiffany has years of experience guiding students through portfolio building and competition preparation. Her classes are structured yet creative, and she is patient, observant, and encouraging. Tiffany excels at helping children build a solid foundation while discovering their own artistic voice.
Al
Digital Art Instructor
Graduated from École de Condé in France with a Master’s in Animation, and earned a bachelor’s degree in Game Art and Design from Columbia College in the U.S. He has years of experience in digital storytelling, character design, and illustration. At SW Art Studio, Mr. Al guides advanced students in developing personal projects and refining their visual storytelling. He helps students turn their interests into deeper artistic thinking and powerful creative expression.
Mona
Art Instructor
Graduated from San José State University with a B.S. in Industrial Design and studied at Tsinghua University, Mona has experience in 3D creation, animation, and visual storytelling. At SW Art Studio, she inspires students to think creatively and express their ideas through playful, hands-on projects that blend imagination with design thinking.