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 founded the Raminfard School of Arts in 2000 to share the joy of creating. He is currently co-authoring a book on his approach to mastering 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.

Portrait of Cheyenne Proctor, Assistant Art Instructor

Cheyenne Proctor | Assistant Art Instructor

A multimedia artist with a BA in Studio Arts from CSU Channel Islands, Cheyenne helps students build strong fundamentals while keeping the process approachable and fun.

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 Jem Morris, Assistant Art Instructor

Jem Morris | Assistant Art Instructor

Jem is a thoughtful educator who bridges classical technique and contemporary forms. Her clear guidance helps artists at every stage feel confident and capable.

Portrait of Maria Elena Zuart, Assistant Art Instructor

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 Brandon Liu, Assistant Art Instructor

Brandon Liu | Assistant Art Instructor

Brandon is a concept artist and illustrator with experience at studios including DreamWorks and Nickelodeon.

He specializes in visual storytelling, composition, and background design, bringing industry insights and a supportive teaching style to every class.

Portrait of Chloe Tooson, Summer Studio Assistant

Chloe Tooson | Summer Studio Assistant

Chloe is a young artist who has studied at RSA for two years. She enjoys charcoal, graphite, and oil, and is excited to support students in the studio this summer.

Portrait of Lani Chloupek, Studio Assistant Manager

Lani Chloupek | Studio Assistant Manager

A graduate in graphic design and an RSA student for about a year, Lani brings meticulous organization, a welcoming presence, and a teacher’s mindset to our studio operations.


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.