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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
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January 22, 2011

NEW BUILDING "Q"! for NON CREDIT art classes at PVCC

NEW Building for Continuing Education at PVCC!
Non-credit art classes have moved to Q Building. Check out the new space. Amazing and spacious.





Just loving the natural light coming in. A lot more space. Sparkling clean. Totally amazing room to create in.






Original Artwork. Art Classes. Inspiration. 
ALEKSANDRA BUHA Fine Art Studio

January 08, 2010

NEW Art Classes at AAG( Arizona Artist Guild) !


New ART CLASSES
in the new AAG ( Arizona Artist Guild ) space!
18411 N. 7th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85023
( just south of Union Hills and 7th Ave. intersection)
To see the map click HERE .


STARTING JANUARY 28th, 2010!


MIXING COLOR (ACRYLIC)
This class will explore primary, secondary, tertiary, complimentary, split-complimentary and analogous colors. Create your own color wheel and practice mixing the value changes, lowering the intensity of two complimentary colors and much more! E-mail the teacher for the list of supplies.
9 am-12
5 Thursdays
NO CLASS February 25, 2010

(January 28th-March 4th 2010)




INTRO TO ACRYLIC PAINTING
Time to learn and/ or renew acrylic painting skills. We will discuss the brushes, paints,painting mediums, palettes, supports and other important basics. There will be demonstrations of various techniques with an overview of color basics and elements of composition. E-mail the teacher for the list of supplies.
1-4pm
5 Thursdays
NO CLASS February 25, 2010
(January 28th-March 4th 2010)



OPEN TO ANY SKILL LEVEL 
from beginner to advanced!

COST: $225 for 5 weeks
starting January 28th, 2010
(NO CLASS February 25th, 2010)
Registration deadline: January 25th, 2010

INSTRUCTOR: Aleksandra Buha

Write your check payable to
AAG for $225 and mail to AAG treasurer,
CHUCK BONSTELLE
3437 E. Dunlap Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85028



Original Artwork. Art Classes. Inspiration.
ALEKSANDRA BUHA Fine Art Studio

September 09, 2009

GALLERY: PORTRAITS & SELF-PORTRAITS

Portraits and Self-Portraits.


 
Portrait of  Nebojsa oil on canvas  40x30 in  2009  $575

 
oil on canvas 16x20in 2009
 
Self-Portrait at 32  acrylic on paper  11x14in  2009  $175
 
Street in Dublin acrylic on paper 11x14in 2009 $175

Self-Portrait at Night oil on canvas 30x40 in 2009 $750


 
Self-portrait oil on canvas 2009 $






Art Project : PAINTING AN OLD CHURCH (step-by-step) in Acrylic on Paper

ART PROJECT: Painting from a Photo (step-by-step process) in Acrylic on Paper

 
A pencil sketch from a photo.

 Sketching in pencil
Paint on a plate (palette). 
White. Yellow Ochre. Phtalo Blue. 
Burnt Umber. Burnt Sienna. Cadmium Yellow.

Look for big shapes.
Mixing colors.
(Phtalo Blue+ Burnt Umber + White=GRAY)
First layer of color is  somewhat transparent.
Use more water and little bit of paint.
Work throughout the whole piece.
Add the background before you move on to painting any detail.

Check your lights and darks ( to create contrast).

 
Add finishing touches.
Church in Dublin acrylic on paper 11x14in $125


September 01, 2009

Hand Painted Murals by Aleksandra Buha








This summer I spent 2 weeks (not including planning and sketching time) painting these amazing murals for SARRC playground.
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center
Campus for Exceptional Children
300 N. 18th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85006-4103
Phone: (602) 340-8717
Fax: (602) 340-8720
E-mail: sarrc@autismcenter.org
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday (8am - 5pm)

MATERIALS USED:
Acrylic paint (on brick)
Ruler
Chalk (for sketching)

Fruit Stand  approx. 5x3ft
( inital painting phase, blocking in color) 2009
 
Village Street Scene approx. 4x3 ft


 
Fire House (side view) approx. x ft


School children walking (side view )2009






August 25, 2009

Oh, Tuesday, Tuesday...



























On thisTuesday, August 25th 2009, I am thinking of my next project. My morning class Color Wheel did not make
it due to low enrollment. There are only 2 days left of my residency at the Civic Center Library. I will be packing up on Thursday. There is something about things ending that does not really put me into a mood to create...Original Artwork...Art classes...Inspiration...

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

Subject: Cont_ed Course# 100-10257


#58122 Apr 16- May 7 1-4pm
Fee: $99 4 Saturdays UHILLS Q151

INTRODUCTION TO OIL PAINTING

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

CLASS LOCATION(S):

Paradise Valley Community Collage (PVCC)

18401 N. 32nd street

Phoenix, AZ 85032

For map click here.

PVCC at Black Mountain Campus

34250 N. 60th St.

Scottsdale, AZ 85266

For a map click here.

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