Pintando Encajes blancos con Shana Levenson
En este taller hablaremos sobre la estructura de pintar encajes y telas transparentes en formas, así como reinterpetrar la foto de referencia proporcionada y encontrar los colores más allá de lo que estamos viendo. Este taller permitirá a los alumnos visualizar en detalle cada hilo para crear carácter y luminosidad a la tela.
SHANA LEVENSON
@slevenson
ENCAJES BLANCOS
Óleo sobre lienzo
Del 26 al 28 de Septiembre 10am a 5pm
Sede Condesa
700dls público general 650dls alumnos
About the Artist
Shana Levenson is an accomplished representational painter based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her artistic journey began with a BA in Fashion Design from The University of Texas, Austin. After the birth of her children in 2009 and 2010, she pursued and completed an MFA in Fine Art Painting from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Her work primarily focuses on portraiture and the figure, often capturing people who are significant in her life. Levenson aims to tell each person’s story in an authentic and meaningful way, drawing inspiration from her own experiences.
Levenson is known for her hyperrealistic style, where she emphasizes delicate and feminine details in her subjects, like body shape, lace, and jewelry. Her background in fashion has notably influenced her latest series of paintings featuring lace. Additionally, she incorporates surrealistic elements in her current work, highlighting the strength and beauty of women.
Beyond her painting career, Levenson is deeply involved in education. She teaches workshops out of her studio, mentors students, and conducts workshops worldwide. These teaching experiences have shaped her patience and approach as an artist, allowing her to tailor her guidance to each artist’s individual journey.
Levenson’s exhibition experiences have been significant and memorable throughout her career. Her first exhibition in Louisville, CO, was a pivotal moment, where she realized the potential for her work to connect with a broader audience. Her artwork has been featured in numerous exhibitions across the United States and internationally. She exhibits in galleries around the United States including Rehs Gallery in NYC, Sugarlift gallery in NYC, Corey Hellford Gallery in LA, and Abend Gallery in Denver.
Shana Levenson’s work has evolved over the years, and she continues to challenge herself with each new piece, striving for growth and improvement. Her commitment to her art and her community, both as an artist and an educator, makes her a notable figure in contemporary realism .
