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Study with renowed Landscape Oil Painters Phil Starke and Frank Serrano

2009-08-18T10:34:00.000-07:00

Phil Starke Nov 9-11, 2009 and Frank Serrano Nov 16-19, 2009 workshops are filling up fast.
Don't miss you chance to plein-air paint the landscape in our envious November temperatures with either artists. Go all out!!! Study with both 1 each week.

Registration is Now Open for Fall 2009-Spring 2010 Workshops

2009-07-02T13:29:00.000-07:00

Call 520.903.4588 to register or download registration form off of our website and mail it in.

Visit our website for complete workshop information www.tucsonartacademy.com

Oil Painters of America President's Award of Excellence

2009-06-13T14:22:00.000-07:00

The President's Award of Excellence was given to Gabor Svagrik for his painting "Summer House". Congratulations!!!
This year's 18th National Juried Exhibition award winners were announced Friday evening, May 1, at the La Fonda Hotel during the opening weekend of the exhibition at Sage Creek Gallery, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Juror of Awards, Master Signature member Kevin Macpherson, announced the award winners.

Artisan's Material Expo 2009 in Santa Fe September 17th-20th

2009-06-13T14:01:00.000-07:00

Tucson Art Academy will be exhibiting at the event. We will be on-hand to talk about or register any students for all Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 workshops. There are also great manufacturer's featuring all their newest artist materials with discounts. There are artist demonstrations to watch. It is a great weekend not to miss for artists. For more information visit: www.expoartisan.com

Weekend with the Masters

2009-04-16T10:37:00.000-07:00

One of our instructors Frank Serrano is going to be part of the the " Weekend with the Masters" program in Colorado this summer. Here is the link to the site : http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=5c726cfd-d743-4d24-a4e6-23845116be2c

Phil Starke article in Art of the West

2009-04-16T10:27:00.000-07:00

Phil Starke has a beautiful feature in Art of the West magazine. One of the finest magazines in the country. Please view it on page 62.

Gabor Svagrik Workshop

2009-04-16T10:00:00.000-07:00

It was another great week in the desert. The first morning we had some sprinkling rain but that was a nice break from all the sun. It made all the colors more vivid and we had some great clouds. Gabor’s students were delighted to see such a variety of subject throughout the week. Our Sonora Desert really offers great views and various vegetation. The great thing here in Tucson for landscape artist is that we can paint until lunch at one location and be at another location after lunch in just 15-20 minutes. The students enjoyed the demonstrations that was given daily. They said that it is one of the most helpful part of any workshop. Gabor stressed the importance of design in their work and they seemed to grasp the idea of values by the 5th day. He will be doing 3 day indoor workshops this summer. Please visit our website for his new schedule starting in May.

Albert Handell Workshop

2009-02-27T13:28:00.000-08:00

This past week the weather was just perfect for Albert Handell’s workshop. He had a large group from all over the country. The first day the students learned about color and edges. The next day Albert did a wonderful demo at Catalina State Park. He showed how he simplifies the landscape. Then Wednesday he did a watercolor under wash tree painting. His trees are so simple yet so great that if you like painting trees Albert is a must. Thursday he painted an oil to show the student how he handles the thin transparent washes. This was great to see since we had about four oil painters in the group. Then later that night he showed a slide demonstration where we got to see a nice body of work from years past to some current work.
Friday for the last day they got to watch him paint two pastels. It was an amazing week for every body since this was the first time he has taught in Tucson. We will have Albert back next year so please check the website for our 2009/2010 schedule.

Kurt Anderson Workshop

2009-01-17T10:32:00.000-08:00

The students had great experiences in Kurt's 5 day studio workshop. They painted three different models and two floral still-life's. Kurt did amazing demonstrations each day while the students learned his techniques for painting the figure, portrait and still-life. They are all anxious to study with him further in his Spring 2010 workshop. Schedule to be posted soon!

Facebook

2008-12-21T21:07:00.000-08:00

Please join us on Facebook. It is a great way to stay in touch with us. We will be updating it with our Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 workshops. Just click the logo of Facebook to take you there.

Phil Starke Workshop

2008-12-19T08:43:00.000-08:00

Phil Starke had a fantastic turnout for his 3 day workshop. The students painted the model from life at this monastery in the foothills of the Catalina Mountains. He then took them to the Tumacori Mission just south of Tubac where they painted some architectual subject matter. They also spent time at Catalina State Park where Phill showed them how to simplify the landscape. He will be doing another workshop in the Fall of 2009.

T. Allen Lawson Show

2008-10-04T18:35:00.000-07:00

T. Allen Lawson just had a spectacular show in Cody, Wyoming at the Simpson Gallagher Gallery. Tim is one of our finest painters and he really showed his skill at this show. Most of the paintings were sold even before the opening night. His careful observation on nature and design along with his brushwork brings together images that one can achieve only with hard work. Tim also is the most nicest and humble guy.
Don't miss this show !!!

George Carlson Show

2008-10-04T18:14:00.000-07:00

We recently traveled to Idaho to see a wonderful show by George Carlson. He is wonderful sculptor but there are people out there that do not know that he can paint equally as well. These 9 paintings that we saw had wonderful compositions and wonderful textures. To understand and truly appreciate these textures one would have to see the original paintings. I guess George worked on these for over a year. He layered and layered them. The effect is truly magical to see !! His work can be seen at the Art Spirit Gallery in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The gallery owner is the nicest person who is super educated about art.

Robert Lemler wins first place!!

2008-08-31T20:51:00.000-07:00

Robert Lemler won 1st place in the Richeson 75 Small Works Competition. His winning painting is called : Red Light, Green Light.

Way to go Robert !!

Richeson 75 Small Works Competition

Charles Muench photo diary

2008-08-31T20:34:00.000-07:00

Please see Charles's photo diary on his web site. More artists should have this so we can see what they are up to and where they are painting.

www.charlesmuench.com

Ned Mueller at the North West Rendezvous Show

2008-07-31T20:18:00.000-07:00

August, 2008 Northwest Rendezvous Show -Helena, Montana

August 14, 2008 - August 17, 2008
Juried invitational show featuring 40 nationally prominent artists. http://www.westrendart.com

There is an opening reception Thursday, August 14, 2008 from 10:00 to 9:00.

Robert A. Johnson instructional videos

2008-07-31T20:07:00.001-07:00

Robert has some great demonstration videos. Please visit the link below to see the selection.

Videos please click here.

Scott Prior American Artist article and Show

2008-07-31T19:56:00.000-07:00

Please look at Scott's article in the the June 2008 American Artist Magazine. Also he has a show going on at the Timmons Gallery.

American Artist article

Timmons Gallery show

Frank Serrano book and article

2008-07-31T19:37:00.001-07:00

Frank was featured in American Artist Magazine. It is the Summer 2008 Workshop issue. You can find great insights on his teaching methods.

New Instructional book is now available!

Special signed copies - signed by Frank Serrano
Get yours today $10.00
Call 310-869-3200 or email: frankserrano@sbcglobal.net

Plein Air Painting in Oil, by artist Frank Serrano, is now available in most art stores across the US and Canada. Published by Walter Foster Art books, this instructional book is chalk full of information and compact enough to take on any painting excursion.

Frank discusses everything from supplies needed out in the field, to color mixing and composition. A must have book for the beginning outdoor painter wanting to learn techniques for successful painting from nature.

The Art of Oil Painting

by Walter Foster
Only available at most artist supply stores and booksellers

Phil Starke Show

2008-07-28T21:25:00.000-07:00

Phil will be at the Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale
September 26-27th 2008

Tucson Art Academy

2008-06-03T13:33:00.000-07:00

We are announcing the grand opening of the Tucson Art Academy. After many years of preparations we decided to put Tucson on the map for a serious workshop facility. Our goal is to provide an environment both for teachers as well as for student where they come and enjoy our natural surroundings of the Sonora Desert. Our surroundings offer great weather for 8 moths out of the year. Cool morning and pleasant afternoons are expected from November through April.
These are some of the great artists for 2008/2009:

Phil Starke
Frank Serrano
Kurt Anderson
Scott Prior
Ned Mueller
Robert Johnson
Charles Muench
Albert Handell
Anita Louise West
John Budicin
Gabor Svagrik
Susan Diehl
Billyo O' Donnell
Robert Lemler

Some of our artists will be painting from life outside some will be indoor working on still lifes or a model. We offer variety of teacher mainly working in a painterly style.