ABOUT RIVA STUDIO
Classical Fine Art Instruction in Rochester, Michigan.
Meet the Founder & Director
THE ARTIST & EDUCATOR
Painter • Printmaker • Educator
RIVA Studio was founded by artist and educator Golsa Yaghoobi, whose teaching experience includes the College for Creative Studies and Wayne State University. With more than two decades of experience teaching drawing and painting, she brings a strong foundation in traditional art instruction to a more personal studio setting.
Golsa holds an MFA in Painting and Printmaking. Her work has been exhibited throughout the United States and is held in private collections internationally. You may See some of her work here.
At RIVA studio, each student is approached as an individual, with instruction shaped around their experience, interests, and artistic goals.
Golsa Yaghoobi
THE RIVA APPROACH
Learning to See
Strong drawing and painting begin with careful observation. Students learn to understand proportion, structure, light, value, color, and the relationships that bring an image together.
Individual Attention
Every student progresses differently. Lessons are adapted to each person's needs, allowing time to work through challenges, ask questions, experiment, and develop a more thoughtful artistic practice.
Building a Foundation
Through guided practice, demonstrations, and individual feedback, students develop the technical skills and visual understanding needed to approach their work with greater confidence and independence.
A Thoughtful Approach to Learning
I believe learning to draw and paint is about more than producing a finished image. It is about learning to observe carefully, understand what you see, and make deliberate decisions as an artist.
My goal is to give each student the guidance, technical foundation, and space to develop their abilities at their own pace. Whether beginning for the first time or returning to art after years away, students deserve thoughtful instruction that respects both their goals and their individual process.
Begin Your Study
Whether you are new to drawing and painting or looking to deepen an established practice, RIVA studio offers individualized instruction designed around your goals.