Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art - Van Saro

I had the fortunate experience of painting with Van Saro at LAAFA a few weeks ago.  I really love his painting style.  His paintings all have a message and he's got a background in grafitti art, which I love.  I grew up in the city and around people like Van.  I knew he would be someone I could relate to on many levels and he was indeed!  Van is not scheduled to teach any upcoming classes at LAAFA since he's got so much work so  I feel lucky to have had the time I had with him.  I got alot out of our time together and I feel I'm really on the right track with my art. 

Here's a few shots from my iPhone of the class. 

Live the dream!

This is one of Van's pieces.  So LA! *love*

Tea with Lemon

oil on linen

16x20

Wine & Glass

I took a really fun Robert Burridge workshop a few years ago in Burbank, CA and recently dug up these paintings so I thought I should post them for the sake of posting since I don't seem to put much up here. Plus, I love Robert Burridge. He's got such a fun personality and is a wonderful American contemporary Artist. I remember he said to me "Tina, you can paint!". It forever changed my life and I can't tell you how much that meant to me especially since it was said by such a talented and respected painter. (shoulder pat/smile)

acrylic on paper