Instructor, Oksana Urban
Specializes In:
Drawing | Mixed Media | Painting
With over 30 years of painting with pastels, oils and acrylics, Oksana Urban ls a seasoned professional artist. She focuses on the magnificent everyday scenes seen along our beaches and waterways here in South Florida. Oksana's art draws the viewer into the scene by using a combination of clear colors and texture, natural lights and shadows. Oksana, originally from Ukraine, has a master's degree in architecture from L’viv Polytechnic Institute in Ukraine.
After coming to America, Oksana honed her skills while attending classes at the Boca Raton Museum Art School. When Oksana is not busy taking care of her two daughters, Isabella and Melania, she shares her love of art with children at the Boca Raton Museum Art School and the Sunville Academy Art School. Oksana's primary work is in the area of photo realism through pastel and oil paintings. Oksana she has won numerous awards through juried exhibitions at local and regional gallery competitions and her works are found in national and international collections.
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Upcoming Sessions
Anime Character Design (Ages 9-12)
Begins: February 4, 4:30 pm
6 weeks, Tue 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Photo Studio
Students will have fun creating their own characters all while learning the basics of everything Manga and Anime. Students will illustrate their chosen characters in different scenarios with attention to emotions, styles, proportions, and perspective. They will further the use of anime techniques of drawing with accents of colors to bring the character to life. Attention will be given to the steps of creating the finished character representation throughout the process of sketching, detailing, filling, and
Exploration in Painting and Drawing (Ages 9-12)
Begins: February 5, 4:30 pm
6 weeks, Wed 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio E
An exciting exploration into painting and drawing inspired by the wonderful world around us, nature animals are more. During this creative process, the students will be introduced to different drawing and painting techniques emphasizing proportions, color, value, and texture. Various materials will be provided for the students such as pencils, chalk, acrylics, and more. Each student will create their masterpiece while developing their techniques.
Explorations in Drawing and Painting (Teens Ages 13-18)
Begins: February 6, 4:30 pm
6 weeks, Thu 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio D
An exciting exploration into painting and drawing inspired by the wonderful world around us, nature animals are more. During this creative process, the students will be introduced to different drawing and painting techniques emphasizing proportions, color, value, and texture. Various materials will be provided for the students such as pencils, chalk, acrylics, and more. Each student will create their masterpiece while developing their techniques. *All materials included
Pastel Painting Workshop
Begins: February 8, 1:00 pm
Saturday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Great Room
During the soft pastel workshop, students will explore the magic of painting landscapes with pastels. Varieties of soft pastel techniques will be explained. Students will learn from a teacher demonstration. Bringing your own photo reference is optional. All levels are welcome.
Pastel Painting Workshop
Begins: March 15, 1:00 pm
Saturday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Great Room
During the soft pastel workshop, students will explore the magic of painting landscapes with pastels. Varieties of soft pastel techniques will be explained. Students will learn from a teacher demonstration. Bringing your own photo reference is optional. All levels are welcome.
Anime Character Design (Ages 9-12)
Begins: March 18, 4:30 pm
5 weeks, Tue 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Photo Studio
Students will have fun creating their own characters all while learning the basics of everything Manga and Anime. Students will illustrate their chosen characters in different scenarios with attention to emotions, styles, proportions, and perspective. They will further the use of anime techniques of drawing with accents of colors to bring the character to life. Attention will be given to the steps of creating the finished character representation throughout the process of sketching, detailing, filling, and
Exploration in Painting and Drawing (Ages 9-12)
Begins: March 19, 4:30 pm
5 weeks, Wed 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio E
An exciting exploration into painting and drawing inspired by the wonderful world around us, nature animals are more. During this creative process, the students will be introduced to different drawing and painting techniques emphasizing proportions, color, value, and texture. Various materials will be provided for the students such as pencils, chalk, acrylics, and more. Each student will create their masterpiece while developing their techniques.
Explorations in Drawing and Painting (Teens Ages 13-18)
Begins: March 20, 4:30 pm
5 weeks, Thu 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio D
An exciting exploration into painting and drawing inspired by the wonderful world around us, nature animals are more. During this creative process, the students will be introduced to different drawing and painting techniques emphasizing proportions, color, value, and texture. Various materials will be provided for the students such as pencils, chalk, acrylics, and more. Each student will create their masterpiece while developing their techniques. *All materials included
Pastel Painting Workshop
Begins: April 12, 1:00 pm
Saturday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Great Room
During the soft pastel workshop, students will explore the magic of painting landscapes with pastels. Varieties of soft pastel techniques will be explained. Students will learn from a teacher demonstration. Bringing your own photo reference is optional. All levels are welcome.
Anime Character Design (Ages 9-12)
Begins: April 22, 4:30 pm
5 weeks, Tue 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Great Room
Students will have fun creating their own characters all while learning the basics of everything Manga and Anime. Students will illustrate their chosen characters in different scenarios with attention to emotions, styles, proportions, and perspective. They will further the use of anime techniques of drawing with accents of colors to bring the character to life. Attention will be given to the steps of creating the finished character representation throughout the process of sketching, detailing, filling, and
Exploration in Painting and Drawing (Ages 9-12)
Begins: April 23, 4:30 pm
5 weeks, Wed 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio E
An exciting exploration into painting and drawing inspired by the wonderful world around us, nature animals are more. During this creative process, the students will be introduced to different drawing and painting techniques emphasizing proportions, color, value, and texture. Various materials will be provided for the students such as pencils, chalk, acrylics, and more. Each student will create their masterpiece while developing their techniques.
Explorations in Drawing and Painting (Teens Ages 13-18)
Begins: April 24, 4:30 pm
5 weeks, Thu 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio D
An exciting exploration into painting and drawing inspired by the wonderful world around us, nature animals are more. During this creative process, the students will be introduced to different drawing and painting techniques emphasizing proportions, color, value, and texture. Various materials will be provided for the students such as pencils, chalk, acrylics, and more. Each student will create their masterpiece while developing their techniques. *All materials included
Pastel Painting Workshop
Begins: May 10, 1:00 pm
Saturday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Great Room
During the soft pastel workshop, students will explore the magic of painting landscapes with pastels. Varieties of soft pastel techniques will be explained. Students will learn from a teacher demonstration. Bringing your own photo reference is optional. All levels are welcome.
