THE RIGHT GUIDANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE
Kazone Art was founded in 2011 by Entertainment industry veterans, Lim Hur and Charles Lee. They have more than Thirty years of extensive working experience in the Entertainment Industry. Together, they have created a place where artists can thrive in learning while also feeling a sense of support and enthusiasm for art.
We understand that every person has a different personality, process, challenge, and unique talent. At Kazone, we help students to break through the learning barriers and maximize the potential of each student, so they have the confidence and skills to realize their greatest dreams.
We offer portfolio preparation curriculum that will help prospective students matriculate to premier colleges in the U.S. You will learn from best instructors because we carefully chose our instructor based on their accolade, education, specialties, and teaching experience. This is the reason why we feel confident that we will meet and exceed your needs. With Kazone, you can chart your course and follow your dream!
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MEET
OUR
TEAM
This is our unique and creative team who work together bring you the best services. We’re skilled artists and professionals, devoted to providing you the guidance and support you need to achieve admissions and scholarship success.
LIM HUR
Co-Founder/Director
Current: Concept Artist, Founder of Kazone Art, Kazone Entertainment. Kim Jung Gi US, Superani US
Education: Art Center College of Design [B.F.A Illustration]
Clients: Activision Blizzard, Treyarch, Infinity Ward, Sledgehammer, Rhythm & Hues, Toon Disney, ABC.com, Upperdeck Entertainment, Electronic Arts, BRC Arts, Liquid Entertainment,
BEN KIM
Instructor - Entertainment
Current: Visual Development Artist
Education: Art Center College of Design [B.F.A Entertainment]
Clients: XALTER Studios (formerly Steelehouse), Base FX, Illumination, Warner Animation Group
JAMES GALINDO
Instructor - Foundation
Current: Adjunct Faculty at Laguna College of Art + Design & Instructor at Saddleback College
Education: BFA Drawing + Painting, MFA Painting
Award: Nominated for Artist of the Year by the Laguna Beach Alliance for the Arts in 2016
SCOTT SONG
Instructor - Entertainment, Foundation
Current: Concept Artist
Education: Art Center College of Design [B.F.A Entertainment Design]
Clients: Blizzard Activision
MICHAELA NIENABER
Instructor - Entertainment
Current: Lead Artist at Well Told Entertainment
Education: College for Creative Studies [BFA in illustration, minor in Game art]
Clients: Blizzard Entertainment, Nightschool studios, Explosm, EVC games, Epic books
CHARLES LEE
Co-Founder/Entertainment Design Instructor
Current: Concept Artist at Supercell
Education: Art Center College of Design [B.F.A. Illustration]
Clients: Sony Pictures Animation, RIOT Games, Sony Computer Entertainment, IMAGI Production, Red 5 Studio, NIKE, Thinkwell Studio, Obsidian Entertainment, Signal Studio
VALERIA KWON
Instructor - Illustration/Fine Art
Current: Visual Designer & Branding Designer
Education: Art Center College of Design [B.F.A Illustration] - ACCD Scholarship Recipient
Clients: Anthropologie(Display designer), 7 Leaves Cafe (Brand/retail store interior designer)
NATHAN COOKE
Instructor- Foundation/Industrial Design Instructor
Current: Full-Time Art Center College of Design Faculty & Illustrator
Education: Art Center College of Design [B.S. Product Design]
Clients: Harvard University, MIT, Sanergy, HEAT, Frog Design, ID Workshop
GRACE PARK
Instructor- Graphic Design
Current: Designer / Director, Gunn | Jerkens Marketing Communications & Grazydesign
Education: Art Center College of Design
[B.F.A. Graphic Design]
Clients: Johnson&Johnson, Bayer, Merck, Harvest Hill, Keurig Dr. Pepper, Frito Lay, Landsea Homes, William Lyon Homes, Trumark Homes, Lennar Corp., NeoFlam, RISSE Enterprise
Matteo Di Ventra
Instructor - Foundation
Current: Faculty at Laguna College of Art + Design
Education:Laguna College of Art + Desig [Fine Arts]
LIM HUR
Co-Founder/Director
Current: Concept Artist, Founder of Kazone Art, Kazone Entertainment. Kim Jung Gi US, Superani US
Education: Art Center College of Design [B.F.A Illustration]
Clients: Activision Blizzard, Treyarch, Infinity Ward, Sledgehammer, Rhythm & Hues, Toon Disney, ABC.com, Upperdeck Entertainment, Electronic Arts, BRC Arts, Liquid Entertainment,
BEN KIM
Instructor - Entertainment
Current: Visual Development Artist
Education: Art Center College of Design [B.F.A Entertainment]
Clients: XALTER Studios (formerly Steelehouse), Base FX, Illumination, Warner Animation Group
JAMES GALINDO
Instructor - Foundation
Current: Adjunct Faculty at Laguna College of Art + Design & Instructor at Saddleback College
Education: BFA Drawing + Painting, MFA Painting
Award: Nominated for Artist of the Year by the Laguna Beach Alliance for the Arts in 2016
SCOTT SONG
Instructor - Entertainment, Foundation
Current: Concept Artist
Education: Art Center College of Design [B.F.A Entertainment Design]
Clients: Blizzard Activision
MICHAELA NIENABER
Instructor - Entertainment
Current: Lead Artist at Well Told Entertainment
Education: College for Creative Studies [BFA in illustration, minor in Game art]
Clients: Blizzard Entertainment, Nightschool studios, Explosm, EVC games, Epic books
CHARLES LEE
Co-Founder/Entertainment Design Instructor
Current: Concept Artist at Supercell
Education: Art Center College of Design [B.F.A. Illustration]
Clients: Sony Pictures Animation, RIOT Games, Sony Computer Entertainment, IMAGI Production, Red 5 Studio, NIKE, Thinkwell Studio, Obsidian Entertainment, Signal Studio
VALERIA KWON
Instructor - Illustration/Fine Art
Current: Visual Designer & Branding Designer
Education: Art Center College of Design [B.F.A Illustration] - ACCD Scholarship Recipient
Clients: Anthropologie(Display designer), 7 Leaves Cafe (Brand/retail store interior designer)
NATHAN COOKE
Instructor- Foundation/Industrial Design Instructor
Current: Full-Time Art Center College of Design Faculty & Illustrator
Education: Art Center College of Design [B.S. Product Design]
Clients: Harvard University, MIT, Sanergy, HEAT, Frog Design, ID Workshop
GRACE PARK
Instructor- Graphic Design
Current: Designer / Director, Gunn | Jerkens Marketing Communications & Grazydesign
Education: Art Center College of Design
[B.F.A. Graphic Design]
Clients: Johnson&Johnson, Bayer, Merck, Harvest Hill, Keurig Dr. Pepper, Frito Lay, Landsea Homes, William Lyon Homes, Trumark Homes, Lennar Corp., NeoFlam, RISSE Enterprise
Matteo Di Ventra
Instructor - Foundation
Current: Faculty at Laguna College of Art + Design
Education:Laguna College of Art + Desig [Fine Arts]
TESTIMONIALS
MANY OF OUR STUDENTS TAKE COURSES WITH US FOR YEARS. LISTEN TO THEIR STORIES TO GET A BETTER IDEA OF WHAT KAZONE ART IS ALL ABOUT
“Kazone has a great staff with lots talent, enthusiasm and most of all sincere efforts from instructors for all student to achieve their pursuing goal. With my kid's case, he has really struggled after his initial portfolio, but with consistent push and lead from the staff (especially Lim), he has built a strong enough portfolio to get admitted to his dream school, Art Center. I truly appreciate the help and direction from Kazone for building a great path for my kid and highly recommend this place to any individual pursuing art field."
Andrew P./Parent/ Art Center College of Design
“My experience at Kazone has been memorable. I made some great friendships, and most importantly, I met some of the greatest teacher. They are not only highly skilled at what they do, but they are passionate about it. Moreover, Kazone really cares about building the individual's artistic ability and strengths. The staff really cares about your ideas and are always there to help you if you ever get stuck on a project. I would recommend to anyone who wants to expand or hone their creativity skills.."
Katie P./Student/Pepperdine University
“The talented artist-teachers at Kazone were the key to my son being accepted into the Roski School of Art at USC, as well as acceptances into the art programs at Chapman University and Syracuse University. He is now a freshman at USC and thriving there. Kazone prepared him well."
Richard M./Parent/USC School of Roski
“Great teachers and great school! Kazone has taught me so much about being an entertainment artist and the instructors have given me so much knowledge and insight in the entertainment business and art in general. They expect a lot of handwork and dedication, but it was worth it by gaining confidence in my artwork!"
Ryan P/Student/Art Center College of Design
“I looked for an art academy where I could take more advanced classes and that is where I met Lim Hur, a graduate of ACCD who is a concept artist for video games/films/commercials and also an art teacher at Kazone Art Academy. Even more than inspiring me with her artwork, Ms. Hur has taught me – oftentimes the hard way – the great necessity of developing the virtues of discipline and hard work.
Panhee/Student/SVA(School of Visual Arts)
“我的孩子 Ian Liao 因為您們的教導及鼓勵 使他能夠實現進入Art Center College of Design的願望 並且獲得高額的入學獎學金 Kazone的學習經驗 在 Ian 的成長過程中扮演著非常重要的角色 --- 不只在設計專業上 同時是在人格成長上 我看到孩子在老師的關懷, 啟發及嚴格要求下 能踏實努力及願意自我挑戰 在他收到Art Center錄取通知時 他告訴我 "媽媽 我知道未來沒有什麼事可以難倒我的了 !" 是Kazone的學習經驗 讓Ian 建立了這個信念 Ian 現在在學校 常跟我分享 Kazone 的學習經驗 讓他能以獨特的觀點去創造自己的作品及欣賞評論同儕的作品 我想 很重要的是 他知道他要成為什麼樣的人 謝謝您們建立了孩子的信心及給我們的溫暖!!"
Ian L./Student/Art Center College of Design
I am so glad to have chosen Kazone Art to help me portfolio prep. Lim and Grace gave me so much guidance and preparation on what to do and how to do so I can get accepted to all of the art schools I applied for and even got a scholarship to my one of my dream schools. I cannot thank Kazone Art's faculty enough for all of the immense support they have given me through it all. Lim and Grace really worked with me to improve my graphic design skills and truly when out of their way to help me get there.
I highly suggest Kazone Art to anyone who wants to apply for art school and pursue their dream!!
Danielle L./Student/Art Center College of Design
Kazone Arts has been incredible in helping me push myself, and has taught me so much through truly wonderful and memorable teachers.
I will be sure to reach out when I need help in the future, and I am very grateful for the many opportunities Kazone Arts has given me.
Sarah K./Student
I feel incredibly fortunate that I had the opportunity to join Kazon in my junior year of high school and complete my portfolio under the professional guidance of my teachers. Their expertise not only helped me discover the major I am passionate about, my strengths in specific fields, but also helped me define my own style. Thanks to the meticulous and responsible guidance of my teachers, I was able to achieve my dream of getting into a school that I once thought was out of my reach. I am truly grateful for all the assistance Kazon has provided me.
Chelsey H./Student/Pratt Institue