Student work -Spring Semester 2012-

      This semester  I  have been teaching 3 classes at Paradise Valley Community College in  Phoenix, Arizona. They include:Drawing Fundamentals, Introduction to Oil Painting and painting from Photographs.My students come from various backgrounds  and here is some of their work showcased.

Original Artwork. Art Classes. Inspiration.

ALEKSANDRA BUHA Fine Art Studio

NEW PAINTING IDEAS

       I have had a busy couple of months and had my art on a back-burner.I am back with vengeance. A recent trip to Yuma for the Annual Art Symposium offered a plethora of exciting opportunities to capture images around town. These  photos come form a trip to a Antique shop and the toys  section.

sketch for a painting 2012

sketch for a painting 2012

EASY CARVE STAMPS

"flowers" 2012

I love working with easy carve blocks. 

They are so soft and forgiving. 

This image is  3.5x 6 inches

 Figure image was inspired by Matisse. 

Handwriting on top ( Leonard Cohen quote). 

Another of my stamps repeated on the bottom.

2011

"Swan" inspired by Matisse. 

Easy carve stamp and pen on paper . 2011

 Figure inspired by Japanese Prints

2011

easy carve stamp

         "My Brushes"  hand-made stamp on paper 2011

GESTURE DRAWINGS

audience member , pen on paper 2012

"John Babcock" pen on paper 2012

"Walker" pen on paper 2012

Arizona Consortuim for the Arts Fundraising Event 2-2012

FEBRUARY 2012 EVENT

Many thanks to Hula’s Modern Tiki restaurant for selecting Arizona Consortium for the Arts to be the recipients of the Mahalo Mondays Charitable Giving Program in February.

 HULA'S will donate 10% of each Monday's gross proceeds to us. All are invited each Monday in February for great food and fun! Local artists will display art works. Thank you to Holly Anderson for securing some of the artists!

Aleksandra Buha's art displayed FEB 2012

Art lovers in attendance

Fellow Artist admiring  displayed work

Don't forget the amazing food and drinks!

Love the view from Tiki's Patio

 Hula’s Modern Tiki is located at 4700 N Central Ave, Phoenix 85012 NW Corner of Central and Highland - just south of Camelback Rd 602 265 TIKI

 SLIDE PRESENTATION

 CLICK HERE to see all the participating artists 

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ALEKSANDRA BUHA Fine Art Studio

Paradise Valley Community Center presents: Fine Arts Classes for Winter 2012

 

Paradise Valley Community Center presents:

Fine Arts Classes for Winter 2012

                                   

79828  Drawing with Aleksandra Buha:  Ages 18 & Up

Learn to draw what you see in a natural way, beginning with still life and progressing to the human form. Individual instruction in drawing with pencil and charcoal geared to beginner students. Studies include perspective and space, line, form, shape, gesture, and contour. Please bring HB, 2B, 4B, and 6B pencils, drawing or newsprint pad, charcoal, and kneaded eraser to first class.

Instructor:  Aleksandra Buha          Fee:  $60

Tuesdays                                            1/3/12 – 2/7/12 (6 weeks)                   6:00 – 8:00 pm                                  

                                   

                       

Paradise Valley Community Center is conveniently located at

17402 N 40^th St (on 40^th St just north of Bell)

Register online at www.phoenix.gov/parks

or at any City of Phoenix community center

For more information, please call 602.534.7872

Original Artwork. Art Classes. Inspiration.

ALEKSANDRA BUHA Fine Art Studio

1001 Journals creations

100+ JOURNALS Project

I have been invited to participate in  100+ Journals , a collaborative art experiment sharing journals amongst strangers & friends in Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix area. This amazing project is sponsored  by Scottsdale Public Art. 


Follow this project at:
scottsdalepublicartblog.org
1001journals.com/group/scottsdale-public-art

You can participate by adding a journal, by contributing to one (or both). There are three types of journals:

Traveling

This is a journal that is sent by mail to a list of people who sign up. You control how many people can sign up, if it’s open to everyone, or only by invitation, and if there’s a theme.

Location

A journal that stays at one public location, such as a cafe, shop, or bookstore. It should be open to everyone, but they’ll have to visit the location. These should be controlled (not left somewhere), and before placing one at a place of business, make sure to have permission from the owner.

Personal

Your own personal journal that you post to the site to share (you must scan the journal). If you just started one, or have kept them for 35 years, this is your opportunity to share them with the world.

How to Start a Journal

First, get a journal. We recommend a high quality, hard bound journal like those made by Cachet, but it’s all up to you.
Then register on this site, and create a profile. You’ll be able to start journals, or sign up for them as well.
From your profile page, you can launch and edit journals. You can also sign up for other people’s journals. It’s a quick, 3-step process that only takes a few minutes.

How to get involved:

• See the explanation 
• Scan your journal
• Attend a free workshop
• See where this project came from 
• Come to the exhibition in TheGallery@theLibrary in the Scottsdale Civic Center, March-May 2012

check out the presentation 

JOURNAL ENTRIES/ IMAGES

If you would like to follow my entries with this project go to MY PAGE .

Original Artwork. Art Classes. Inspiration.

ALEKSANDRA BUHA Fine Art Studio

PVCC SUMMER ART classes start 6/2/2011

Hi everyone,

Summer semester at Paradise Valley community College starts next week. I am teaching following classes:

Painting from Photographs: Oil / Acrylic  class starts next week

Introduction to Oil Painting class starts in 2 weeks

Pen & Ink with Watercolor class starts in 3 weeks

For KIDS Summer Art Adventure (Ages 9-12) class starts in 3 weeks

If you have any questions you can email me!.

Thank you!

Painting from Photographs: Oil / Acrylic  class starts next week

Individual and unique styles will be encouraged as you learn about oil & acrylic paints and how to use either to create paintings from a personal photo or favorite picture. Manipulate, enlarge, crop and combine images to create dynamic compositions.

Class#	Semester	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
20159	Summer I 2011	Paradise Valley Q 151 - Cont. Ed. Art Room	In Person	06/02/2011- 07/21/2011	Th	6:00PM- 9:00PM	Buha	Open 9 of 14 Seats Available
No class May 31, June 7, or July 5. Class 20159 costs include Main Cont Ed Non Credit Fee: $119.00 Pen & Ink with Watercolor class starts in 3 weeks Explore and apply different texturing techniques to your work. Use these techniques, brushes and tools separately or combined to produce countless effects. Through demonstrations improve your skills while learning to combine these exciting mediums. Class# Semester Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructor Availability 21279 Summer I 2011 Paradise Valley TBA = to be arranged In Person 06/16/2011- 07/28/2011 Th 1:00PM- 4:00PM Buha Open 10 of 14 Seats Available No Class July 7th. Date has changed from original publication and is accurate as it is seen now. Class 21279 costs include Main Cont Ed Non Credit Fee: $109.00 Introduction to Oil Painting class starts in 2 weeks If you want to learn about oils, this is for you! Learn about brushes, paints, mediums, palettes and other basics with demonstrations of various techniques such as dry brush, toned ground, all prima painting, working with painting knives and glazing. Class# Semester Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructor Availability 21278 Summer I 2011 Paradise Valley Q 151 - Cont. Ed. Art Room In Person 06/06/2011- 08/01/2011 M 6:00PM- 9:00PM Buha Open 14 of 14 Seats Available Class 21278 costs include Main Cont Ed Non Credit Fee: $119.00 Summer Art Adventure (Ages 9-12) class starts in 3 weeks Anyone can create great artwork! It’s just a matter of learning how to look! We will explore color and shade to make three-dimensional looking objects.  Using simple shapes such as circles, ovals and triangles you will learn to draw animals and people. To help you get proportions exactly right in your art, you will learn how to use the grid. This class is meant to encourage creativity and teach you basic art principles while having fun creating. Materials are included! Instructor:  Aleksandra Buha Subject:  Youth Course #200-10018 #20597              Jun 13-23                9am-12pm Fee: $239           Mon – Thu               UHILLS Q151 #12475             Jul 11-21                    9am-12pm Fee: $239         Mon – Thu                 BLKMTN109

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ALEKSANDRA BUHA Fine Art Studio

LIFE DRAWING AT ARIZONA ARTIST GUILD, Phoenix, AZ

 Finally, after months and months of contemplating and planning (unsuccessfully) to attend the AAG life drawing session , I made it to the 7th ave building last Thursday. I was not prepared and ran out of paper but still it was good to be just drawing surrounded by  talented artists.

detail 2011

Original Artwork. Art Classes. Inspiration.

ALEKSANDRA BUHA Fine Art Studio