Monart sTAFF

Leslie Vaughn  – Owner / Director

I bought Monart from the previous owner in 2012. It had already been in business for 15 years. The first time I walked into the studio (which was then in North County) I couldn’t believe the art work on the walls. Did a 7 year old really do that? I was so impressed. I began learning about the method & saw it being taught. The concept and results really resonated with me. Though not an artist myself, I am a creative person who appreciates the importance of art education. Monart was a way for me to make sure quality art instruction continued to be available to parents and their children.

In 2015 we moved the Monart studio to Liberty Station. I’m a Point Loma native and was very excited with the art emphasis that was happening there. Great idea!! We love our new space yet still maintain strong ties to the North County area. We continue to offer after school programs in school districts throughout San Diego County in our ongoing effort to make Monart available to as many communities as possible.

When not in the studio, I am often in LA producing TV commercials. Though San Diego is my home, I went to college in Los Angeles and still spend time there working on creative projects in the film industry.

Amazing Artists & Teachers

Our Monart instructors all come from artistic backgrounds, many of them professional artists themselves. They undergo a rigorous training process that prepares them to teach the Monart Drawing Method in the studio and out at public and private schools throughout San Diego County.

They believe that drawing is a teachable skill that any child or adult can learn to do and be successful at, and they want your children to grow both in skills and confidence so that they may become budding young artists!

We prioritize a calm and peaceful classroom environment where children can find their focus and achieve brilliant results. We also believe that there are no mistakes in art and that even the biggest accident can be turned into the most stunning outcome! Our teachers will provide your child with the tools to succeed.