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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Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin art-, ars
Date: 13th century
1: skill acquired by experience, study, or observation art of making friends> 2 a: a branch of learning: (1): one of the humanities (2)plural:liberal artsbarchaic:learning, scholarship 3: an occupation requiring knowledge or skill art of organ building> 4 a: the conscious use of skill and creative imagination especially in the production of aesthetic objects; also: works so produced b (1):fine arts(2): one of the fine arts (3): a graphic art 5 aarchaic: a skillful plan b: the quality or state of being artful 6: decorative or illustrative elements in printed matter
ART PROJECT with Watercolor and Pen/Ink : Melangerie
When I am not 100% focused and not ready to start a big, involved piece I play around with different media and subjects. Last week I made a grid on watercolor paper (11x14in) and decided to fill it up with playful, happy and kid-friendly imagery. I lightly sketched with a pencil first and then added watercolor. Ink was the final touch. I use Koh-I_Noor Rapidograph pens (SEE BELOW).
MATERIALS NEEDED
2. Ruler ( You will definitively need one if you decide to use the grid system. Using the grid is one option.)
3.Pen and Ink
4. watercolor (tubes or watercolor set). Higher quality paints will give you richer colors (and may be more expensive as well!)
5.Spray bottle to keep your colors wet
6. Water container (to clean your brushes)
7. Brushes (Different sizes depending on the size of your images)
8.Rags for clean-up
9.watercolor palette (to mix paint) I use both traditional and non traditional ones. This plastic egg carton folds over and has a lid.
"Cousins" or "Boys Will Be Boys". This collage piece is a triptych. I used 3 canvas panels (8x10 in). They are to be placed 2 inches apart when hanging. I used Serbo-Croatian to create a memento for two cousins spending summer together in Bosnia. In their individual panels I placed their names under their photos. The saying Boys Will Be Boys ties the three panels together. Materials used:
1. 3-4 Photos ( preferably shot on the same day)
2. Scissors
3.Glue or Modge Podge or Glazing Medium to secure the pieces ( you can use it on top of the image as well it does stain a little bit but it should dry clear. You mostly see the brush marks.
4. Acrylic paint ( Keep the color scheme simple. I chose blue +black +white) 5. Brushes
6. rags for clean up
7. decorative paper for creating borders 8. stencil ( I used this plastic one)
Etymology: French, literally, gluing, from coller to glue, from colle glue, from Vulgar Latin *colla, from Greek kolla
Date: 1919
1 a: an artistic composition made of various materials (as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface b: a creative work that resembles such a composition in incorporating various materials or elements collage of several musical styles
(source: merriam-webster.com)
MATERIALS used for this project
1.4-5 photos (keep the cut out pieces) I used the grass sections and incorporated it into the circle part of the image. You have the consistency in color and theme.
2. Scissors
3.Glue or Modge Podge or Glazing Medium to secure the pieces ( you can use it on top of the image as well it does stain a little bit but it should dry clear. You mostly see the brush marks.
4. Acrylic paint ( I picked a red , white and black). Choose no more than 2 colors( black and white are considered neutrals)
5. Ruler ( I did free hand most of the lines in this piece for more of a free, organic feeling) For the circle I traced a bottom of a big plastic lid.
6. Stickers/ Letters (optional) you can draw them yourself . I wanted to use the stickers to have more of a uniform look to them.
7. canvas / paper ( approximate size 11x14 in)
Since this is a a piece about a little girl , I put her name in the middle. I had to make sure I had enough room to spell out her name and make sure to add an extra square in between the last and first letter so they do not run into each other in the circle. For the spaces in between the photos I painted in little shapes . I my case I chose hearts and then alternated the color to add interest.
I did start with the red on the bottom and then with white and black on top created negative shapes. I hope you enjoy this project and keep creating collage art.
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)
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
Still life With Grapes and Pear oil on board 16x20 2009 $ 
Still life With Grapes and Apples oil on board 16x20 2009 $ 
