Oil Painting
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About the Instructor
Stephanie Henry
Stephanie Henry is an award winning local colored pencil artist whose love for animals and portraiture have found the perfect fit. She often says that she draws love, as her work strives to capture the love between people and their pets. For her, capturing this love on canvas or paper is more than just a job. It's a calling, a way to spread joy and happinessthrough her art.
She believes that the love we share with our pets is one of the purest forms of love there is, and that by highlighting this connection in her work, she can help bring people closer together. Whether it's a loyal dog, a mischievous cat, or any other kind of pet, she sees the beauty in every animal and strives to showcase that beauty in her art. Her work is a celebration of the love that exists between all living creatures, and a reminder of the joy that can be found in even the simplest moments of life.
About the Instructor
Marina Anta
Marina Anta is an enthusiastic contemporary artist with a passion for painting and creating the most breathtaking, thought-provoking pieces. Born in an industrial town in Russia, Marina learned the importance of working hard to succeed at an early age and would ultimately pursue a Master's Degree in History before getting a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ural Federal University. Despite being book-smart and having the education needed to get hired for various positions, Marina yearned to do more of what she loves most – creating bespoke art pieces that enable her to showcase her talent while expressing herself through the power of her carefully crafted paintings.
Upon migrating to the United States, Marina would have the opportunity of a lifetime to begin her professional art journey, experimenting with art while traveling to different countries across the globe, using these exciting places and new experiences for much-needed inspiration. She would spend the next decade immersing herself in art, studying in Russia, Italy, and the United States, and learning new and effective techniques that have helped her become a master of her craft.
Because of her incredible talent and natural ability to capture the beauty in artwork that viewers can interpret in many ways, she has had numerous pieces featured in both private and public collections. Marina has even had one of her pieces selected by the incredible Vallo Roberto, Chair of the Contemporary Art Committee, to be featured at the National Art Show. The feature led to additional exposure and new connections with those who have an unpretentious appreciation for the arts.
About the Instructor
Nancy Plank
Nancy Plank is a California artist specializing in realistic oil paintings of florals, landscapes, portraits, and still life. Her paintings expose the beauty and elegance of her chosen subject with color palettes reminiscent of the old masters. “My eye locks into what I find beautiful, balanced, and emotive and I work until I’ve captured that in paint.”
Plank’s ongoing education includes studies at The American Academy of Art in Chicago, The Brooklyn Museum of Art and the National Academy of Design School and Fine Arts in New York. In California, she studied at Watt’s Atelier, La Jolla Athenaeum, and the Workshop of the Masters. Some notable artists she has taken classes with include Richard Schmid, David Leffel, Sherrie McGraw, Qiang Huang and Carol Marine. In addition to her formal art training, Plank continues to deepen her knowledge and sensibility for her craft by her many visits to museums in England, France, and Italy.
Recently juried into the International Guild of Realism’s Spring Exhibition, Plank has participated in many local, regional and international shows. In addition, her paintings have been featured in several interior design and fine art magazines. Currently, Nancy Plank lives and paints in San Diego, California where she has her studio.
