Abstract Painting uses a visual language of form, color and line to create a composition which may exist with a degree of independence from visual references in the world. Abstract art, non figurative art, nonobjective art, and nonrepresentational art are loosely related terms. They are similar, but perhaps not of identical meaning.
A Complete List of Painting Supplies that every Acrylic Painter needs
1. Acrylic Paints. Ex: Golden Classic Theory Color, a-z Acrylics, Liquitex [brands]
2. Proper Painting Brushes [I‘d suggest six total in a range of sizes: two size 2 brushes, two size 6 brushes, and two size 12 brushes. One of each pair should be a flat brush (with a squared-off brush tip) and the other should be a filbert brush (with a slightly rounded tip).
3. Newspaper
4. A charcoal pencil
5. A “palette”
6. Comfortable, messy clothes
7. A painter’s easel - if any
8. Canvas (or other painting surface)
About Mayra N.
Private lessons for all ages and currently accepting students!
30 yrs experience, International, Abstract, Contemporary artist based in San Diego CA. Available for eager students of all experience levels. "I structure my lessons so students learn what they want to learn, while also building a strong foundation of abstract expressionistic-freestyle techniques”.
I specialize in high-quality acrylic-oil-metallic-chalk paints and heavy duty mediums. I typically use medium size to large flat brushes, metal mixing-knives, varnish, resin, silicone., floetrol.
I like to practice my choice of colors on an old canvas or simply on watercolor paper before being used on a canvas or a wood panel.
My favorite tools to use as color reference are:
Pantone palettes, HGTV, Dwell, House & Homes Magazines, House Paint Color palettes from Home Depot and imagery found online.
—BEGINNING PAINTERS LESSONS the student enjoys the benefit of a non-competitive environment.
Lessons are designed to teach the fundamentals of color mixing using watercolors, acrylic and oil paints.
—INTERMEDIATE PAINTERS LESSONS help the artist further develop their skills or work on specific areas of weakness.
Lessons are designed to teach the fundamentals of color mixing and variation using watercolors, acrylic and oil paints.
—ADVANCED PAINTERS LESSONS the artist benefits by exploring their style.
Lessons are designed to teach the advanced fundamentals of color mixing and perspective using watercolors, acrylic and oil paints.
I look forward to painting with you!
Feel free to send me any questions before signing up.
The sign-up fee is per person, per hour.
Sign up online or call Takelessons today to reserve your space.
Thanks a bunch!
Mayra
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Teacher's Studio
I love Mayra. She taught me a lot more than I thought in just one class. I have a painting that I will hang on my wall. Never thought one class would do that. She has great personality and great skills.
Teacher's Studio
Mayra was very helpful. She had a challenge with us because we we're weren't sure exactly what we wanted to learn. Mayra worked with us and demonstrated some new techniques and ideas based on where we already were as (very amateur) artists. She was helpful, very encouraging, and easy to work with. Thank you!
Student's Home
It was a great experience meeting Mayra! She's an excellent teacher, and is a very patient, nice person. I learned some interesting techniques from her, and enjoyed my lesson with Mayra very much!!!
Teacher's Studio
Mayra is amazing! Taught me a lot and had fun the whole time!!
Online
The lesson was Great and Fun - Thank you so much Mayra :)
Teacher's Studio
My girls had the best time, they can't wait to get together again with Mayra!
Student's Home
Mayra is knowledgeable, patient, flexible with my schedule. Thank you for your time and patience with me as a new student. You definitely help expand my imagination and place in on my canvas.
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Experience
Independent Artist
Jun 2001 - PresentMayra
Mural in Encinitas
Oct 2015 - Nov 2015Coast Hwy Traders
First Mural of the Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association Alley Activation Program in Celebration for Day of The Dead. The completed mural is found in the alley behind Coast Highway Traders next to 7-11 in Encinitas, CA.
Education
Bachelors of Arts in Applied Arts and Sciences emphasis Graphic Design
Aug 1998 - May 2001San Diego State University
Associates in Art
Aug 1994 - May 1998Imperial Valley College
Languages
English
Professional Proficiency
Spanish
Fluent / Native Proficiency
Certifications
Painting + Graphic Design
Jan 1998USA / MEX
Awards
Graphic Designer
Jun 2020San Diego Business Hall of Fame
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