Cesar Santos Wins Again!

Academy of Realist Art, Boston has finished hosting its second annual Figure Painting Competition and has announced Angel Academy of Art, Florence alumnus, Cesar Santos, as the grand prize, and viewer's choice, winner! 

The competition spanned over five days with ten big name artists from all over the world. Santos's winning painting is pictured below:

You can see all the final works and a recap from the school here: http://www.araboston.com/2016-figure-painting-final-paintings/a

Even the Boston Globe got in on the competition: https://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/2016/07/22/artists-face-off-boston-figure-painting-competition/UHryNW1XZfG4PotVbJ1UPM/story.html

Savannah Cuff Wins Grand Prize of GCA's Figure Drawing Competition

Angel Academy alumna Savannah Tate Cuff, who is in her second-year of post-graduate work at Jacob Collins's Grand Central Atelier in New York City, has taken home the $10,000 grand prize of the aforementioned atelier's annual figure drawing competition. 

The competition had eleven participants that drew the live model for 40 hours in the span of just five days. GCA founder and renowned artist, Jacob Collins was the primary judge of the competition. Also judging was Jordan Sokol, the academic director of The Florence Academy of Art in the United States, and Katie Wipple, a GCA alumna - each great teachers and painters in their own right. 

Congratulations, Savannah on your exceptional work!! 

Mischa Tranquilli's Workspace

Angel Academy Student Mischa Tranquilli has put a lot of time and effort into her complex and spectacular still life! Here is a peek at her workspace, complete with palette and a portrait in progress.

Students at Work

Students in their first, second, and third years working hard to finish their projects before the term comes to an end.