Aleksandra is a fine artist with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Painting from Arizona State University and an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Fashion Design from Phoenix College . She lives and works in Phoenix , Arizona.
She moved form Bosnia and Herzegovina (Former Yugoslavia) in 1997 with her family.
She taught drawing at the Jewish Family Services Center in Phoenix. At Paradise Valley Community College she teaches various art classes in the Continuing Education Division. Her work has been exhibited in both solo and group shows.
She works in oil, acrylic, and watercolor. Color inspires her the most. Her motto:
" Every man in creating the beautiful
appearance of the dream world is
a perfect artist."
Friedrich Nietzsche
carving tools (different sizes/ shapes) scissors and markers
water-soluble ink mixing tray
and PAPER ( printmaking paper works best but feel free to experiment with different kinds of paper. You will be amazed at the results!
PRINTMAKING- Getting Started!
I printed my reference photo in black and white the same size as my block. I secured it a the top with a piece of tape. Then with a black marker sketched in the outline, coloring in the black parts of the drawing.
You can put as much or little detail as you would like but for a small piece like this one I am only working with bigger shapes ( face is the only area where there are more smaller lines to be cut out).
With your carving tool , you will be cutting into the white portion of your drawing. The raised surface will get ink and register the image.
if you want some texture in the background , leave some of the lines on the block . Otherwise, make sure that there are no raised surfaces on the white part of your block.
Next, squeeze a thin line of ink onto the mixing tray. Put your brayer in and move it around. Make sure that the whole roll is equally coated ( but do not put too much ink as it will clog your other lines).
A warning to the true printmakers, this is my home version of the printmaking process, so I am freely placing the paper onto the block. If you want it to be placed in the same spot each time then you need to make marks on your paper to guide you. I am estimating the placement and am not worried about it being perfectly straight ( later on I might!).
Applying steady pressure with your barren, but without moving the paper out of place , rub the image onto the paper. If your paper is smaller than the block , put an extra piece of paper in-between the two so as to keep the barren clean AT ALL TIMES!
Finished Print
Gently pull the paper of the block and place it on a clean surface to dry. If there are white areas where ink should be .That means that you need more pressure applied at that spot. It takes practice to find the right amount of pressure.
NON-CREDIT CLASSES at PARADISE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
To get a complete listing of all SPRING 2011 classes in the Continuing Education at PVCC click here
PEN AND INK with Watercolor
Explore and apply different texturing techniques (contour lines, parallel lines, hating, crosshatching, dots and stippling) to your work and use them separately or combined to produce countless effects in pen and ink with watercolor.
Improve your skills through various demonstrations and exercises. You will create value charts and bars for future reference. Students will also receive one on one instruction throughout the course. For supply list contact the instructor at :
a underscore buha at yahoo dot com Instructor: Aleksandra Buha.
Subject: Cont_ed Course# 100-10150 #58148 Feb 5 – Apr 2 1-4pm Fee:$129 8 Saturdays UHILLS Q151 No class March 19.
#58864 Mar 31- May 5 3:30-6pm Fee: $109 6 Thursdays BLKMTN 109
PAINTING FROM PHOTOGRAPHS
Individual and unique styles will be encouraged for the beginner and intermediate artist, as you learn about oil and acrylic media and how to use either of them to create paintings from your personal photos or favorite pictures. Manipulate, enlarge, crop and combine images to create dynamic compositions.
For supply list contact the instructor at:
a underscore buha at yahoo dot com
Instructor: Aleksandra Buha Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10134 #58124 Feb 5 - Apr 9 9am-12pm Fee: $129 8 Saturdays UHILLS Q151 No class February 26 and March 19.
#58125 Feb 2 - Mar 23 2 - 5pm Fee: $119 7 Wednesdays BLKMTN 109 No class March 16.
NEW! STILL LIFE PAINTING
Learn how to arrange and sketch basic geometric and turn them into fruits, flowers and other traditional still life arrangements. We will explore composition, laying out and planning, rhythm, color schemes and much more through various exercises.
Bring your own still life components or paint from the classroom set-up. All painting levels welcome. Students will also receive one on one instruction throughout the course.
For supply list contact the instructor at :
a underscore buha at yahoo dot com Instructor: Aleksandra Buha
If you ever wanted to learn how to paint with oils, this class is for you. We will discuss the brushes, paints, painting mediums, palettes, supports and other important basics.
There will be demonstrations of various techniques such as dry brush, painting on toned ground, all prima painting, working with painting knives and glazing with an overview of color basics (value, hue, saturation and temperature) and elements of composition.
For supply list contact the instructor at :
a underscore buha at yahoo dot com Instructor: Aleksandra Buha Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10157
#56716 Jan 31- Mar 21 6:30-9:30pm Fee: $119 6 Mondays UHILLS Q151 No class February 21, March 14.
#58126 Feb 2 – Mar 23 6-9pm Fee: $119 7 Wednesdays BLKMTN 109 No class March 16.
INTERMEDIATE OIL PAINTING
This class is designed for students who wish to expand their painting capabilities. We will be covering composition, value and color. Brushwork and knife techniques will be demonstrated and discussed. This is designed to get you moving beyond the “comfort zone” in your painting.
We will also work from still life set-ups in the classroom. Students will also receive one on one instruction throughout the course. Critiques will be given.
For supply list contact the instructor at :
a underscore buha at yahoo dot com Instructor: Aleksandra Buha Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10259
#58127 Mar 28- May 2 6:30-9:30pm Fee: $109 6 Mondays UHILLS Q151
#58128 Mar 30 – May 4 6-9pm Fee: $109 6 Wednesdays BLKMTN 109
it's been too long since I made a print, I might just have to try this really soon!!
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