Photo of AlexandraPersonalized Art Workshops

Beginning to Advanced

with artist/instructor Alexandra Tarakanov-Plax

Dates: Every Thursday

Time: 6:30–9:30pm

Fee: $50 per class

Register: Call Alexandra at (818) 808-3962, or email alexplax@gmail.com

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Class description

oil paintingWith professional instructor you will reach the next level of artistic ability; learn how to mix colors using a limited palette, construct a perfect composition and how to create an esthetic and emotional portrait. Through informal lectures, discussions, and demonstrations you will be guided in refining your personal painting style. 

We will use various classical and experimental artistic techniques like oil, pastels, acrylic and more. We also will learn art history, mixed media, realist and abstract painting in oil, acrylic and watercolors. From time to time we will invite a life model to our workshop.

coupleDuring the program students would be able to prepare to study in college for art related profession and develop a personal portfolio. We will hold annual art exhibitions for all our students.

About Alexandra

After graduation with honors from art school in Odessa, Ukraine, Alexandra continued her academic studies in Israel. She holds Best Graduated Artist Award from University of Haifa (2000) and International Plastic Design Competition Award, Tel Aviv (2003).

Alexandra participated in group and individual exhibitions, including presentation of her works in Art and Design Conference in Royal College of Art in London in 2005.

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