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
Painting from Photographs: Oil / Acrylicclass 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.
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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 Watercolorclass 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.
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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.
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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
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.
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
