BRANDON FLYE

TWO TRACKS, ONE STUDIO:

+ CREATIVE FOUNDATIONS

A guided yet playful class for high school students looking to explore, grow, and gain confidence in their artistic voice — without the pressure of building a college portfolio.

Whether you're just starting out or already love to draw, this track focuses on developing foundational skills in a supportive, no-pressure environment. Students work on individual projects, experiment with materials, and build creative fluency through fun challenges and observational work.

WHAT STUDENTS WILL DO:

• Learn the basics of drawing and painting (line, shape, value, color)
  

• Try different mediums (pencil, charcoal, oil, pastel, watercolor)
  

• Work from life, reference images, and imagination
  

• Receive personalized instruction based on their goals
  

• Practice brainstorming strategies like mind mapping, thumbnailing, and idea refinement to boost creativity and confidence

CLASS SCHEDULE

Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays 5:30–8:30pm
Saturdays 10-1, 1-4pm
rolling enrollment

TUITION

$165/4 classes (check or cash to Zoll Studio)
Material Fee: $25 (cash, check or Zelle to Brandon)

*PLEASE NOTE: Students may waive material fee by bringing their own supplies — supply list available upon request.

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+ EMERGING ARTIST PORTFOLIO

A rigorous, tailored curriculum for high schoolers applying to competitive art programs. Focus includes observational drawing, technical refinement, concept development, and curating a standout portfolio.

WHAT STUDENTS WILL DO:

• Strengthen drawing and painting skills through advanced projects

• Master observational techniques, composition, and technical refinement

• Explore personal voice and storytelling through concept-driven work

• Learn professional brainstorming tools: mind mapping, visual sequencing, thumbnailing, and conceptual streamlining

• Curate, edit, and present a competitive college-ready portfolio

• Receive support for school selection, sequencing, and photography

COMPETITIONS: In addition to helping teens build a strong body of work for their portfolio, the teacher will help students tailor certain projects for art competitions. Awards add to a student's list of accomplishments:

• Scholastic Art Awards,

• The Congressional Art Competition,

• Junior Duck Stamp Contest,

• State Fish Contest,

• and the prestigious Da Vinci Initiative Awards presented by the Art Renewal Center,

• and many more...

STUDENT ART SHOW: One of the benefits of your child taking classes at Zoll Studio is that they can enter their work into our annual Student and Faculty Exhibit. This formal exhibit of over 600 artworks is attended by hundreds of visitors in the 3-day opening reception. This can be a shining moment for a budding artist. They can celebrate with pride what they have achieved and invite friends and family to see their work hung in a professional exhibit. Students interested in a career or side business in art can get a taste for the transactional details of selling art.

CLASS SCHEDULE

Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays 5:30–8:30pm
Saturdays 10-1, 1-4pm
rolling enrollment

TUITION

$165/4 classes (check or cash to Zoll Studio)
Material Fee: $35 (cash, check or Zelle to Brandon)

⚠️ A QUICK NOTE FOR JUNIORS & SENIORS

Strong portfolios take time. If your teen is entering 11th or 12th grade, a brief consultation is required before joining the Portfolio Track. 👉 CLICK HERE TO ARRANGE A CONSULTATION.

+ WHICH TRACK IS RIGHT FOR ME?

If your child is simply exploring their interest in art or looking to grow creatively without pressure, CREATIVE FOUNDATIONS is a great place to begin. However, if there's any chance they may pursue art in college, we recommend starting with the EMERGING ARTIST PORTFOLIO track as early as possible — ideally by freshman or sophomore year. Still unsure? You’re welcome to register for CREATIVE FOUNDATIONS and ask the instructor about the best fit. We’re happy to guide you.

+ ABOUT BRANDON FLYE

Brandon Flye is the creator and lead instructor of High School Art Studio, the flagship teen program at Zoll Studio of Fine Art. Designed for students who are serious about their growth as artists, the program is not just a class—but a launchpad for creative and personal development.

With over 16 years of experience teaching teen artists, Brandon brings an uncommon blend of technical skill, creative insight, and emotional attunement to his work with young people. He specializes in helping students think deeply about their art—guiding them through the full arc of project development, from brainstorming and concept-mapping to technical execution and personal style formation.

His background reflects a rare fusion of science and art. After earning a B.S. in biology with a minor in chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Brandon completed an internship in medical illustration at IUPUI in Indianapolis. He went on to work as a professional graphic and exhibit designer for over 15 years, including at the Indianapolis Zoo, White River Gardens, and the Indianapolis Children's Museum—the largest institution of its kind in the world.

In 2009, Brandon turned his focus to fine art and began studying classical oil painting at Zoll Studio, quickly mastering old master techniques and winning numerous awards for his work. He now maintains an active studio practice alongside his teaching.

Brandon has helped hundreds of students grow into confident, skillful artists, and many of his students have been accepted into top-tier institutions such as:

• Yale School of Art
• RISD (Rhode Island School of Design)
• School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)
• Carnegie Mellon University (CFA School of Art)
• SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design)
• MICA (Maryland Institue College of Art)
• Ringling College of Art & Design
• SVA (School of Visual Arts, New York)
• Tufts University / SMFA at Tufts
• among many more...

To learn more about Brandon or see his artwork, you can visit his website - HERE

+ ABOUT ZOLL STUDIO

Zoll Studio School of Fine Art is one of the most highly regarded art schools in the Baltimore area. All of our instructors are working artists that were trained in classical methods. We teach kids as young as 6 to retired adults.