Meet Our Expert Staff & Instructors

At the Raminfard School of Arts, you’ll learn from working artists who love to teach. Our instructors are hand-picked for their mastery of drawing and painting fundamentals, professional experience, and ability to coach artists at every level.

Portrait of Daniel Raminfard, Founder and Art Instructor at RSA

Daniel Raminfard | Founder & Art Instructor

Daniel Raminfard, founder and director of the Raminfard School of Arts, has dedicated over two decades to helping artists of all levels master the timeless fundamentals of drawing and painting.

Visit Daniel’s website: danielraminfard.com

Ronit Frankel | Co-Founder

With an MS in Architectural Engineering and 17 years in lighting design, Ronit designed our premium studio and now leads marketing and operations, ensuring a warm, seamless student experience.

Maria Elena Zuart | Assistant Art Instructor

With a background in graphic design and fine art, Maria creates a studio experience that’s structured, dynamic, and centered on each student’s goals.

Portrait of Chandler Dangaard, Assistant Art Instructor

Chandler Dangaard | Assistant Art Instructor

Chandler specializes in oil painting and sculptural installation, blending classical training with innovative expression to give students a fresh perspective.

Portrait of Brandon Liu, Assistant Art Instructor

Brandon Liu | Assistant Art Instructor

Brandon is a concept artist and illustrator known for his exceptional design work, mastery of color theory, and experience at studios including DreamWorks and Nickelodeon.

Portrait of Lani Chloupek, Studio Assistant Manager

Lani Chloupek | Studio Assistant Manager

As a graduate in graphic design, Lani brings meticulous organization, a welcoming presence, and a teacher’s mindset to our studio operations.

Jana Hashemizadeh | Assistant Art Instructor

With a degree in art, Jana is a traditional realist with expertise in detailed and technical work across various art forms and mediums.

Jorja Hatcher | Assistant Art Instructor

Jorja draws on her background in fashion design and visual arts to help students build strong creative foundations. Her warmth and dedication to nurturing young artists make her a perfect fit for our team.

Willie Sims | Assistant Art Instructor

Willie is a talented artist and educator with extensive experience in the visual arts field. His unique knowledge of various mediums makes him a valuable addition to our team.

Located in Agoura Hills, CA, the Raminfard School of Arts offers Fine art classes, workshops, and private lessons and art supplies for all skill levels. We serve artists from Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Calabasas, Oak Park, Malibu, Newbury Park, Woodland Hills, Hidden Hills, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Camarillo, and surrounding communities.