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
2008 First Annual Via Colori® Street Painting Festival
Via Colori® the Italian Street Painting Festival, debuted in Scottsdale, Ariz. on Saturday, October 18 and 19, 2008 in Scottsdale’s historic Downtown Arts District. Via Colori® is the modern-day practice of a centuries-old tradition of street painting. Originally popularized by Italian war veterans of the early Renaissance who painted religious icons on the courtyards of the great cathedrals, today it is practiced in festivals throughout the world. In its inaugural year in Scottsdale, hundreds of artists came together to create dozens of large-scale chalk masterpieces on the pavement. Free to the public, visitors saw more than 150 large scale masterpieces being created by volunteer artists of varying ability and equal passion. Last year's event featured Guest Artist Melanie Stimmel, an internationally known prolific street painter. Established as a celebration of creativity, Via Colori® was first held in Naples, Florida and has been an annual draw there and in other cities since the early 1990s. For more information, please visit www. ViaColori. com.
Cacti in Bloom (detail) chalk on concrete 4x4ft 2008
Cacti in Bloom chalk on concrete 4x4ft 2008
Self-Portraitchalk on concrete 4x4ft 2008 (sketching phase)
Artist supplies include lots of chalk,
rags and soft cushions to sit on (sketching phase)
Street painting is a spectator's delight.
Onlookers enjoying the variety and innovation.
Even on a hot day like this, a lot of people showed up
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Date: 13th century
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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.
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
