Something that sets Art By J apart from other art classes is the development of skills, not only artistically, but throughout each student's life. Friendships, creativity, fine motor control, and problem solving skills are just a few of the benefits of dedication to art. Each student is unique - therefore their artwork is something that they create using their knowledge of the basic principals of art as well as personal preference.

Each student traditionally begins lessons with Art By J by first learning about the elements of art - Shape, Line, Form, Texture, and Color. After learning about these concepts, students begin their first chalk pastel still life; The first still life a child does is often their first time applying the different aspects of art at the same time. The composition for the first still life consists of a bottle, fruit of their choice, and a glass. When arranging their still life for the first time, students are introduced to more art concepts, such as composition and color theory.