Instruction & Events

Private Instruction: Michael and Audra individually teach private instruction that tailors the lesson content to each student’s artistic level and focus in realistic drawing and painting. Flexible scheduling available.

Classes: Michael and Audra also teach classes in realistic art which are offered regularly at locations throughout the DFW metroplex. 

Workshops: Periodically Michael and Audra teach two and three day workshops in various realistic art topics including sight-size still life, portraiture, and composition. 

Demonstrations: Michael and Audra give demonstrations at art organizations in the DFW area and beyond.  

If you would like to connect with Pianta Studios regarding any one of these instructional options, please see the contact page or email mpiantaart@gmail.com.


LIVE MODEL PORTRAIT PAINTING WORKSHOP

Arts Fort Worth, Saturday and Sunday, June 22nd-23rd, 9:00am-4:00pm

Expand your confidence and abilities in painting portraits in oil at this Live Model Portrait Painting Workshop with Michael and Audra Pianta. Both Michael and Audra teach during the workshop by giving demonstrations and personalized feedback to each participant.

Level up your portrait painting skills in color mixing, drawing accuracy, and so much more!

A materials list, parking and lunch information will be provided to participants after signing up.

NOTE: THIS IS A TWO DAY WORKSHOP FROM 9AM UNTIL 4PM ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.


Savage Arcadia
Feb
18
to Mar 18

Savage Arcadia

Exhibition at the Goldmark Cultural Center, Norman Brown Gallery

13999 Goldmark Dr, Dallas, TX 75240

Opening reception on Saturday, February 19, from 1:00-3:00pm. An artist talk will take place at 1:30. This exhibition is in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Fine Arts in Art degree at University of Dallas.

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