About Artessi

Hello! Thank you for your interest in Artessi+ programs and our educational Draw & Learn guides and activity books. My name is Alisa, and I’m an artist, educator, and the founder of Artessi+ Academy and Artessi Children’s Books.

Our books and interactive classes are designed with one goal in mind: to nurture the creative spark in kids. We aim to help them develop the ability to observe, analyze, and capture the world around them through the process of making art. Our books and programs provide step-by-step instructions to guide young artists as they develop essential drawing, science, and critical thinking skills.

As both a parent and an art educator, I feel incredibly fortunate to work with children and create art for them. This mission is deeply personal to me and has shaped nearly two decades of my professional life. I’ve taught art in both studio and public school settings in California. Now, I’m excited to share my passion for art with a larger community through our Draw & Learn book series and online interactive classes at Artessi+ Academy.

 You can explore lots of fun art tutorials on our website, artessi.com, and our growing YouTube channel: youtube.com/@ArtessiPlus.