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
This is my first time participating in the MCA's 10x10 Benefit show. I was asked to create a 10x10 painting. My inspiration came from a trip to a tea room with a couple of girlfriends. I used the picture of my friend texting under the table...sounds familiar? Anyway, with her permission, I named the piece "Tea Time Sexting".
Tea Time Sexting acrylic on canvas 10x10 2010
detail
Mesa Contemporary Arts' (MCA) is pleased to announce itsSecond Annual 10 x 10 Benefit Show & Sale,which will feature the work of over 100 artists from Arizona and beyond. Participating artists are asked to create an original work (2-D or 3-D) of art in keeping with the 10 x 10" theme.
The competed pieces will be on display at MCA from Oct 5-10,n 2010 and sold at the reception on Oct 10. Each piece will be available for $100. First come, first pick! Doors open at 2pm sharp!
All proceeds benefit MCA exhibitions and educational programs.
Reception & Sale:
(Oct 10, 2010)
2-4:30pm
Box Office: 480-644-6500 Administration: 480-644-6501 One East Main Street Mesa, AZ 85201
- $10 per person at the door
- MCA Members (and one guest) get in free and 10% off their entire purchase*
- Catering by Creative Hands of Mesa
- Cash Bar
After a 30+-day break from blogging, I am back with some new pieces. It has been a challenging month with its ups and downs. I have been working on these smaller acrylic paintings after finishing a commissioned piece ( approx. 40x30in SEE Below).
"Feast" acrylic on paper 9x11 in 2010 $ 250
"Turkish Coffee" acrylic on paper 9x11in 2010 $250
"Pretty in Spring Time" acrylic on paper 11x9 in 2010 $250
" Another New Year" acrylic on canvas approx. 40x30in 2010 NFS
(a commissioned piece)
The reason you see my feet in the photo is so you can see
the unique shape of the canvas. It is a coffee table top
with curved edges. It was a lot of fun to paint!
2. palette (paper/ plastic plate will do for a smaller painting)
3. spray bottle to keep your paints moist
4. rags/ paper towel to clean brushes
5. brushes
6. water container
palette (detail) 2009
pencil on gessoed paper 2009
blocking in big shapes 2009
Adding pale grey (cerulean+burnt umber+white)
keep the paint pile large so you can
mix from this same batch
Keep moving throughout the whole piece
The initial layers of paint are semi-transparent.
Use a little bit more of water at first.
Make the colors bolder. You may need
to put more than one layer of color
to achieve vibrancy.
Completed painting ( creating contrast at the end adds the finishing touches)
London Street Scene acrylic on paper 11x9 in 2009 $225
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...
(detail) Spring Bounty oil 2009 30x40in $850 (detail) Spring Bounty oil 2009 30x40in $850
Spring Bounty oil 2009 30x40in $850
(detail) Spring Bounty oil 2009 30x40in $850 Having had 3 days off from painting leads me to a slow start this morning. A hot steamy latte gave me the push I needed. First things first, scraping off my palette, trying to keep paint out of my clothes ( impossible) , mixing color ( 15 minutes at least) all the while listening to a book on tape, Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides. Who says that starting painting is a simple task? 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
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
