CREATIVE COURSES TAILORED TO YOU

YOUNG GUNS ACADEMY

We’re bringing our expertise beyond the walls of our studio with online art courses, inspiring a new wave of artistic talent and redefining the way art education is approached.

we're about CREATING

DEEPER ENGAGEMENT

The goal of YGA is to curb self-doubt, procrastination, intimidation, and limit the financial barriers that can come with finding your artistic path. We teach how to navigate the unknowns of the industry, balancing both soft and hard skills in our instructions.

Young Guns Academy will help broaden your understanding of the arts, develop your creative vision, grow your skill set, and implement your learnings to achieve your goals. Whether you have been working in the field for years or are just starting your creative journey, YGA will illuminate your potential and provide you with a clearer vision of your career as a new or seasoned artist.

WHY YOUNG GUNS ACADEMY?

At our core, we're dedicated to empowering the cultural shapers of tomorrow. Through our inspirational teaching and focused learning platform, we offer a transformative experience tailored for artists, by artists.

Our courses are not only accessible but also approachable, ensuring that every individual, regardless of background or experience, feels welcomed and supported on their creative journey. With a deep understanding of the artistic process, we provide the tools and guidance needed to unlock each individual's unique potential and drive their artistic vision forward.

ONLINE LEARNING DESIGNED FOR REAL LIFE EXPERIENCES

Self-Paced Learning

Whether you're a busy professional or a student, come learn with us at any time. 

Unique Courses

Our courses are designed to help you think outside the box to find your artistic voice.

Personalized Feedback

Our teachers will provide you with engaging critiques to help you learn in your unique way.

Community Access

Join our Discord server and connect with like-minded artists and mentors. 

WONDERING ABOUT YOUR ARTISTIC PATH?

Answer a few short multiple choice questions to help us personalize your art journey. You'll also be helping us determine YGA's future offerings.
In return, we'll give you a discount code for upcoming courses when you finish this quiz!

UPCOMING COURSES

TO SEE, TO DRAW

After students develop their foundation through Set Up & Planning, this course will begin by expanding their visual database. Students will learn from various artists, as well as research and analyze an artist of their choosing. Next, critical making and exploration will allow students to question what drawing entails, why we draw, and prepare their tools and mediums for hard skill exercises later on. Then, through mindfulness exercises, they’ll learn to keep an open mind when it comes to observing and drawing. Finally, this course will end with reflection.

TRANSLATING AND MAKING

The mission of the online course “Translating and Making” is to guide students through the transformative process of disassembling and reconfiguring existing objects, thereby giving them a second life as unique works of art. The course aims to inspire creative thinking, challenge conventional perspectives on everyday objects, and encourage students to explore the emotional and artistic potential within these items.

What our learners are saying 

As an artist in my 50's I have kept a sketchbook off and on for much of my adult life. If you are new to art, this workshop will give you concrete ways to begin the process of documenting your world.

If you are a seasoned artist, the clear information contained will be a great reminder and inspiration to keep those creative juices flowing!
- Christian
The sketchbook workshop and your overall content really inspired me to get outside and draw.

The spontaneous nature of outdoor sketching has been a refreshing change of pace!
- ronald
The techniques you shared provided great insights into the structure of the human head, which helped me understand how to see faces in a way that would help me replicate them on paper.

I’ve noticed a real improvement in my skills and it feels like I’ve made genuine progress. Thank You for offering the free course, it was really insightful, easy to understand, and I appreciate it greatly!
- Melissa
Meet Your instructor

SHOUH YOUNG

From a young age, I loved letting my imagination run wild while drawing. But I didn’t have access to an environment that cultivated my talents and encouraged me to pursue a life as an artist. I initially dismissed my art as a hobby until my classmates praised my work, and the idea of a future in art began to bloom.

After completing OCAD’s Industrial Design program, challenging personal and cultural expectations, and forging my identity through my artistic journey, Young Guns was born! Shouh means “to grow, to facilitate” and it has been my mission to share the joy of art.

Young Guns is more than an art school; it’s a haven for young artists, a place where mentorship thrives, cohorts of curious minds are formed, and dreams are nurtured—exactly what I felt was missing during my artistic journey.

After 15 years of uplifting students and sending them off to prestigious art programs worldwide, Young Guns now introduces an online program—Young Guns Academy.

Imagine being able to dive into the creative world, no matter where you are, and connect with a community that shares your passion—Young Guns Academy makes fine arts education accessible from anywhere.

Through the online courses, I’ll share my journey as an artist and teacher—no intimidating or fancy art lingo—just real talk about the strategies and techniques that helped me survive and thrive in the art world.


Whether you’re a budding artist or curious about the creative realm, Young Guns guides you, breaking barriers and embracing your artistic identity.

Join our community, explore Young Guns Academy, and access resources at your own pace. I look forward to helping you grow your skill set, and find purpose and passion in art and design!


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