Founding artist April Hoff holds an interdisciplinary degree in fine art, with emphasis in painting and drawing. However, she uses multiple mediums for creative expression and teaching.

In addition to formal art training and professional practice, April began working with special needs kids in the public school systems starting in 2005. From 2010-2016 she often found herself placed with the most difficult behavior children because of an innate ability to form trust, relationship, and help children feel safe.

This work with behavior kids and April's ability to personally relate to their backgrounds means Artingales is dedicated to offering a free creative outlet for kids with a history of abuse. Profits generated from Artingales, and our Patreon campaign will support the HOPE Project.

April's Teaching Philosophy: Although I employ a variety of approaches in teaching, the overarching pedagogical philosophies practiced are differentiated learning and experiential learning. I regularly evaluate student strengths and weaknesses, trying to create individual challenges to overcome weaknesses and showcase strengths. I do not believe in "my way or the highway" methodology, although I may remind students of process techniques. I allow failure to happen, believing that failure aids in learning, and success outside of taught process results in a greater understanding of the student's and medium's limits and potential.