Class Enrollment

SP25 Diana Toma’s Acrylic Painting
Date/Time:	Tue 4/15/2025 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM This class continues on: Tue 4/22/2025 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM Tue 4/29/2025 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM Tue 5/6/2025 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM Tue 5/13/2025 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM Tue 5/20/2025 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Location:	Abernathy Arts Center
Class Price:	$250.00
Notes:	Supply List Acrylic Class: Art Instructor: Diana Toma dianatoma@gmail.com Acrylic Brushes Synthetic bristles are great for acrylics, but you may use whatever you already have. You don’t need a lot of brushes, just be sure to bring at least one large (2 or 3 in.) for backgrounds, a medium flat, and a small flat. You may have anything else you may already have. Acrylic Paints If you are new to painting, here are some suggestions for colors. However, if you have other favorite colors, that’s fine. You may bring any other colors that you already have. Titanium White, Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine Blue, Turquoise, Purple, Brown, Black Fluorescent colors - any that you prefer Canvas One canvas for each session, we will work on sizes 16 by 20” or smaller Paint palette Bring a disposable paper palette pad, or other type of flat palette; an old frame with glass or wax-coated paper works just fine. Paper plates are NOT good, nor palettes with wells Other Supplies Suggestions (optional) Medium - a small container of gloss or matte medium, any brand (you may also use only water and skip the medium) Palette knife Paper towels or rags Spray bottle Any texture-making objects such as a comb

Course Description:

Fall in love with acrylic by exploring how to create representational paintings in a loose painterly way. This is a one-of-a-kind approach where contemporary concepts are implemented using traditional techniques. You will paint a variety of different subject matter at each class, such as florals, wildlife, landscapes, cityscapes, portraits & more, and finish a painting by the end of each session. Our instructor, award-winning professional artist Diana Toma, will demonstrate how to do it at each class and give you individual guidance as you progress with your artwork. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a complete beginner, this class is designed to inspire and elevate your artistic skills to new heights. 

Instructor Bio:

Diana Toma is an award-winning professional artist whose style blends traditional techniques applied in a contemporary manner. Holding a master’s degree in fine arts, she has been exhibiting her work since 1996, racking up participating in over a hundred international group exhibitions and 12 solo art shows. Her artworks have been featured in art magazines such Artist’s Magazine, American Artist, The Art of Watercolor, in 2024 being featured on the cover of The Best of Acrylic. An esteemed artist, Ms. Toma is often invited to represent the working artist on panel discussions, such as for the “TechsmARTs” at The Contemporary, “The business of art” at the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs in Atlanta, and judge art competitions, such as “Artists of Georgia Exhibit” at Carnegie Hall, the “Fine Art Annual Competition” at Arts Clayton Gallery, and more. In her free time Diana served as a chair and board member for the International Watercolor society, and Georgia Watercolor Society. Ms. Toma has been commissioned to create art for companies such as HBO, HGTV, USTA, RJTR and her artwork has been acquired to be displayed in public spaces, such as at the Fulton County’s libraries and commercial spaces throughout the Atlanta Metro Area. Diana Toma also teaches painting classes for adults. Her teaching approach focuses on fast, loose painting. Connect with her on social media @ArtByDianaToma

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