Students leave every session with a finished painting—and the pride that comes from knowing how they made it.
Mayee's Chinese Brush Painting is a unique student art experience built on technique, control, and judgment.
Students learn techniques to control tools -- brush, water, ink colors, and rice paper -- leading to confident, creative decisions.
Trusted by Public and Private Schools
Three Decades of Mastery, in Schools Since 2016
Our mission is to partner with visionary principals to break the Low-Bar Loop and put authentic, demanding art skills into students' hands—teaching kids to trust their judgment, master real materials, and earn genuine pride through Chinese brush painting.
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Schools reached
800+
PreK to 12th grade students taught
200+
School sessions held
400+
School hours taught
10
Years teaching in schools
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From public elementary campuses to independent study programs, Mayee delivers high-engagement visual arts residencies that align with California Arts Standards.
Public School, Newport-Mesa Unified School District
Grades K-6
Costa Mesa, CA
Adams Elementary
Private School
Grades 6-12
Westwood, CA
Geffen Academy at UCLA
Community Center
Ages 6-12
Huntington Beach, CA
Huntington Beach Summer Program
Private School
Grades PreK-12
Los Angeles, CA
Institute of Chinese Language and Culture
Private School
Grades PreSchool-6
Orange, CA
International School
Private School
Grades K-8
Los Angeles, CA
Mirman School for Highly Gifted Children
Public School, Newport-Mesa Unified School District
Grades 7-12
Costa Mesa, CA
Monte Vista Independent Study
Private School
Grades PreSchool-8
Las Vegas, NV
Nasri Academy of Las Vegas
Public School, Newport-Mesa Unified School District
Grades K-6
Costa Mesa, CA
Sonora Elementary
Public School, Santa Ana Unified School District
Grades K-6
Santa Ana, CA
Taft Elementary
Public School, Santa Ana Unified School District
Grades K-6
Santa Ana, CA
Washington Elementary
Private School
Grades K-8
Long Beach, CA
Westerly School of Long Beach
Why It Matters: Hand, Eye, Brain, Smile
Building PreK–12 Core Skills Through Visual Art
Discover how Chinese Brush Painting develops hand-eye coordination, deliberate sequencing, spatial judgment, and focus.
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Master Artist. Dedicated Educator.
Meet Mayee Futterman
Mayee Futterman teaching at The Mirman School, Los Angeles, CA.
Mayee Futterman is an award-winning Chinese Brush Painting artist and educator.
She makes Chinese Brush Painting accessible to first-time participants of all ages, while preserving the quality and substance of the art form.
For PreK through 12th grade, her teaching methhod removes shortcuts and teaches children to evaluate -- in real time -- their own work, stroke by stroke.
Students are active participants, not observers. Her accessible teaching method is designed to see progress quickly. Students leave every session with a finished painting and a feeling of accomplishment.
She’s taught thousands of students worldwide -- from age 4 to 98 -- at all skill levels, from colleges and universities to state and local institutional residencies, both in-person and live-online.
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"Thank you for the best six Mondays of my life."
Dear Mrs. Futterman,
Thank you for all the amazing art paintings. Thank you for teaching me how to get the patterns right. And the great experience. All the paintings made me love this art class. My favorite painting was the chrysanthemum. The other paintings were all great but the chrysanthemum stood out to me. Thank you for the best six Mondays of my life. I really appreciate what you did for this school.
From, Michael
"This six classes was my favorite in my life."
Dear Mrs. Futterman.
Thank you for teaching our class Chinese Brush Painting. My favorite part of your class was flowers and panda. This six classes was my favorite in my life. That was great class I never forgot your class.
from: Ibraim
"...it was helpful for me to get the confidence to practice Chinese art."
Thank you for teaching use the Chinese art. Also thank you for giving us somethings to paint like the panda, trees. and fish. They were all so fun to do and I love that you believe in use and saying you like ours it was helpful for me to get the confidence to practice Chinese art.
Sincerely, Stephanie ♡
"I'm grateful for being able to experience all these new art steps."
Dear Mrs. Futterman,
I really enjoyed learning about Chinese Brush Painting. One of my most favorite painting was the chrysanthemum. I loved all the colorful colors that were put on the flower. I'm greatful for being able to experience all these new art steps.
From Camila
"I love how you can inspire some people. We will miss you so much."
Dear Mrs. Futterman,
I love how great you teach us, and also Showing your culture to us. We all will miss your amazing, talented, work. We thank you for your gorgeous, and the effort you give us. I love how you can inspire some people. We will miss you so much. Again, thank you so so much for the effort you give us. We really appreciate you being here with us.
From, Beren ♥
"Thank for giving me a experience I'll never forget."
Dear Mrs. Futterman, Thank for giving me a experience I'll never forget. I loved when you showed us Chinese Brush Painting. Showing us cool ways for patterns. I love how you made very nice Chinese Brush art. You are very talented in many ways.
From, Nythaniel