Sharing student's completed works by month:
This week I am featuring the artwork that was completed in:
SEPTEMBER 2023

Matthew, who is twelve yrs old, began taking Art Lessons at the Art of Excellence Studio September 2020.  In Matthew 's own words:" I have learned how to properly shape and measure objects I want to paint.  I have tried painting with watercolor, acrylics and pastels. 
My most recent project was of a sports car and I used torn newspaper and permanent ink  washes.  This was my first time trying to use this media and  I think that the newspaper added interest to the subject."

It certainly did, Matthew and I like the title of your painting too!

Nathan began taking Art Lessons at the Art of Excellence Studio as an eighth grader in 2021. 
Although he always liked Art and made sketches, he felt unsure about what he could learn to create.
​After learning the basics of sighting, contour drawing and measuring, in Nathan's words " drawing became easy."
Nathan says "I enjoyed doing my first graphite portrait because it was something I never thought I could do. I also enjoyed using pastels for the first time because they blend so well  and require no drying time."

Nicely done, Nathan!

Dominic ( who is 10 yrs old )  began taking Art Lessons at the Art of Excellence Studio almost 2 years ago. 
 
In his own words: "I learned contour drawing which helped me draw things more accurately.  I also learned to check proportions while drawing.  In watercolor, I learned to layer paints to create different shades and effects. I like it!"
His watercolor painting of the Monarch butterfly required many layers, and yet it has a very "light" quality to it.

Please like and comment to show our young artist his work is recognized.

Beginning student and semi-retired Dentist, Bob Sorin, came to The Art of Excellence Studio in May when he decided to pursue his passion for artistic expression.  Although he did not believe that he could create something that looked "real", he was happily surprised by the results he achieved. Bob is working on another still life, and already has plans to work on a special project that will contain an element of optical illusion.  
I love it when students think outside the box!
This is an excellent beginning.

Stav who is 12, yrs old, has been a student at the Art of Excellence Studio since the end of 2020.  She has learned to allow the values to create edges in her paintings rather than using lines.  She has tried pastels, watercolor, charcoal, oil and acrylic mediums.  "My perception has definitely improved. By using certain techniques, I am able  to make the objects or people I draw  in the proper proportions."
Stav finishes her projects quickly.  Here are two of her recent works.

Mariana has been a student at the Art of Excellence Studio since she was 5 years old (2013).  At 15, she has a passion for selecting interesting and challenging subjects that require the application of all her skills.
In recent years, Mariana has focused her talents on figure painting and portraits. This project took moths to achieve the layered effects of the clothing using oil paint.  In addition to oil, she also works well in pastels and graphite. 

Anita Nakhimovich began taking Art Lessons at the Art of Excellence Studio in 2008.  I learned that Anita always loved Art...even as a child she used every opportunity to draw on whatever material was available...even the wall in her Grandmother's home!
When I met Anita, she was very eager to learn, and her abilities multiplied from one project to another.
Her ever growing understanding of measurement, values, subtle color changes and other details have enabled her to make outstanding Art in watercolor, pastel, and oil.
Her favorite expression: " Relax, and make Art"
Showcasing today, Anita's most recent Oil Painting:
"After the Artist Alexandr Kiselev, 'Elbrus' "

Learn a new skill, develop your talent, treat yourself or someone you love to Art Lessons this summer!
The Art of Excellence Studio is open during July and August. 
Summer hours are available from 2 - 7 pm Tuesday - Friday. 

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Let's make Art together!
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