Workshop-O. Berberian

First Annual Competition

Grand Opening Ceremony

Upcoming Classes Fall/Winter 2008
Adults only

Weekly classes with Boris Kokhno - Professor of Academy of Art
in Saint Petersburg. Assisted by Inna Polnar- Masters in art from
Moscow, Russia.

We are offering a four month program featuring weekly classes in
our bright and sunny studio in San Mateo at Art Academia
(www.artacademia.com).
Mondays 10:00 - 4:00 pm with half hour lunch brake.
* Sign up for the month. No individual one-day classes.

Dear Friends,
Any question you may have please call Don Mullen at 650-380-0737 or Abby Zhang at 408-6663579

I will be out of USA on September 2008 and will be back on October 6, 2008.

Any questions to me or Boris, please mail them to Art Academia at 28 East 3rd Ave, #101, San Mateo, CA 94401 and we will respond upon my arrival. Thanks, Inna Polnar

October 13, 20 and 27. - Still Life.
October 13 - Still Life with white objects (blue on blue).
Inside / outside, depends on the weather
October 20 and 27 - Still Life with blue objects (white on white).
Inside / outside, depends on the weather
Cost: $400

November 3, 4, and 5. - Landscape
(Two days on location and third day in studio)
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost: 400
November 10 and 17 - Still Life.
November 10 and 17 - Still Life with yellow objects (yellow on
yellow). Inside / outside, depends of the weather
Cost: $260

December 1, 8 and 15. - Copy of a famous or favorite artist.
Paint the copy of your chosen artist's work (still life, landscape, or
portrait) close to the actual size of the original. Copy will be 2" to
3" larger or smaller than the original. Bring your own reproduction.
Look for quality and size.
Specific technique of painting a copy
Cost: $400

January 5, 12 and 19. - Painting without visual data (such us
still life, landscape or the model). Use your sketch/sketches or
photo/series of photographs.
Paint your own painting, based on the previous experience of
copying your favorite artist.
Cost: $400

Past Workshops

July 2008 - Professor Boris I. Kokhno Workshop
Inna Polnar, at Art Academia, is hosting Professor Boris I. Kokhno
from the State Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg, Russia
About Mr. Kokhno

Workshop Topics : Landscapes, Portraits outside, and Still life-inside and outside.
Workshops Schedule and Workshops Photos

April 21, 22 and 23 of 2008 - A true master, Mr. Ernest Baber- Still Life specific principles. Art Academia, is hosting workshop of Ernest Baber on April 2008. About Mr. Baber   January 2008 - Professor Boris I. Kokhno Workshop Inna Polnar at Art Academia is hosting Professor Boris I. Kokhno from the State Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg, Russia About Mr. Kokhno Workshop Topics : Seascapes, Landscapes, Portraits and Still-lifes Admission: Adults only. More information about workshop Sign-up in advance to ensure a spot. November 2006 - Ovanes Berberian Workshop Art Academia hosted Ovanes Barberian, a nationally renowned art instructor and one of the best colorists in the United States. Workshop Topics: Demonstrations, Still-life and Artist Critique Summer 2005, 2006 & 2007 - Professor Boris I. Kokhno Workshop Inna Polnar, hosted Professor Boris Kokhno of the State Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg, Russia for a winter-long workshop Workshop Topics: Seascapes in Half Moon Bay, Landscape at Coyote Point and Portrait and a Still-life workshops Winter 2006 & 2007 - Professor Boris I. Kokhno Workshop Inna Polnar, hosted Professor Boris Kokhno of the State Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg, Russia for a winter-long workshop Workshop Topics: Seascape, Landscape, Portrait and Still-life
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2005: Second Annual Art Academia Art Competition

Students from Art Academia participated in the competition which
was judged by Van Waldron. Mr. Waldron has been a professional
painter for over 40 years and has judged art shows for 30 years.
Congrats to all winners and thank you to all who came!

2004: First Annual Art Academia Art Competition

Twenty-eight students from Art Academia participated in the
competition, presenting works they had created using a variety of
media including oil, pastel and charcoal. Local artists Marjorie
Weigel Hyman, Lisa Andrews and Gale France served as judges
for the competition. Congrats to all winners and thank you to all who came!

March 12, 2004: Grand Opening Ceremony and Exhibit

Art Academia celebrated its official grand opening. The San Mateo
Chamber of Commerce and the mayor of San Mateo, Carole
Groom, led the ribbon cutting ceremony and gave a welcoming
speech to all who came to celebrate the event and enjoy the art
exhibit. Thank you to everyone who participated this special event!