Commissions are a great way to capture something that has sentimental value. Some of you may have questions about the idea of "commissioning" a painting to be painted. It might be that a certain painting has sold, but that you might like something similar. Or you might have a favorite view or picture where you live and you might want it commissioned in the style of painting that I do. That said, if you are interested in discussing the idea of commissioning a painting, please email me at benjunta@gmail.com or call 650-799-0525
I love to teach art - it is something from which I gain great pleasure. These classes are taught outdoors in the "plein air" style, complete with easels set up and students painting whatever they are called to at a given location. I especially love to teach on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, as there are so many incredible spots! If you are interested in group or private lessons please call me at 650-799-0525,email me at benjunta.com, or take a look at my teaching website www.southbayartschool.com
As a young child I can remember a deep resonance when hiking or camping outdoors with my family. The sights, sounds, smells, and adventure of being amidst the "natural" world was mesmerizing. As a teenager I had dreams of perhaps one day being a mountaineer, a mountain guide, or maybe even running my own backcountry heli ski operation. I felt the same sort of feelings near the ocean as I did when near the mountains. Ah, the dreams of youth... Art schools teach many different things for many different reasons, but at root, to make art of any form there are certain basic constructs that any artist needs to understand, these being the basics of drawing, line, volume (or...
