Harvard‑educated Miss Alicia embodies her philosophy of teaching and of life. She approaches art as a meditative practice—one that reaches far beyond technical skill. In her classroom, creativity becomes a pathway to self‑esteem and self‑respect, especially for children growing up in a world shaped by technology, bullying, and body‑image pressures. By encouraging students to create from their own minds rather than from screens, she nurtures imagination, originality, and a deeper, more grounded connection to themselves.

Happy Industries Art Studio was founded by Miss Alicia and her son, Lázaro, in Boston in 2005 and later expanded to New York in 2011. What began as a playful after‑school ritual—mother and son imagining their own “art factory” at home—soon blossomed into a thriving creative venture. Inspired by Lázaro’s artistic gifts and inventive ideas, and fueled by the growing demand for Alicia’s artwork, Happy Industries came to life.

Today, Happy Industries Art Studio offers classes for students of all ages, covering a wide range of techniques and styles. Instruction includes drawing, acrylic painting on canvas, watercolor on professional paper, basic sculpting with clay figurines, and open‑ended creative play using art and recycled materials. Students explore artistic styles such as realism, magic realism, surrealism, anime, manga, cartoons, comics, and fantasy art.

By request, Miss Alicia also provides mentorship in art‑portfolio preparation and academic‑level studio art and theory—free of charge—for those who demonstrate true passion and commitment to their craft.

For guidance or collaboration on art events, children’s hospital programs, shelter or foster‑care initiatives, low‑income community projects, international online drawing classes, or nonprofit art efforts, simply text Miss Alicia. She is always delighted to support meaningful creative work.

GROUP ART CLASSES EVERY SATURDAY 

Miss Alicia is happy to paint with all the children that contact her, any place, any day

ONE ON ONE ART CLASSES - PREPARE YOUR ART PORTFOLIO FOR COLLEGE

Thousands of paintings created by Happy Industries Art Studio students each year!!