About Us
The Art Space was founded by Zen Rankin in 2023 to provide a place where aspiring artists of all ages can come and find joy in exploring their passion for creativity as they learn skills ranging from drawing, painting, cartooning, and even board game making from professional artists.
We're located in Fall River, Nova Scotia—only a 30 minute drive from Halifax. We offer a range of in-person classes, workshops, and camps in our climate-controlled garage studio. Online programs are available for students from around the world!
Our Instructors
Zen Rankin
Art Educator
Zen Rankin graduated with a Bachelor of Illustration from Sheridan College and works as a freelance art director, illustrator, and character designer working in comics, game design, and educational publishing. Encouraged at a young age, Zen began to draw from his early pop culture influences in the comics, graphic novels, and video games, and now currently works to serve his influences using a mixture of both traditional and digital media. Zen specializes in encouraging young artists and animators to develop portfolios, professional work habits, and mindsets that can help them find success in the arts.
Certified First Aid trained: CPR C + AED.
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