Oscar Montoya

Born in Medellin, Colombia, Oscar Montoya studied classical painting at the Institute of Fine Arts of Medellin with the Maestro Gabriel Restrepo and apprenticed with the Maestro Horacio Sanchez at his atelier. Celebrating the timeless allure of classical oil paint, he embraces this traditional medium as an integral part of his artistic process, enabling him to add depth and emotion to his creations. Evoking a sense of nostalgia, he captivates viewers, inviting them to journey into the realm of art and imagination.

Montoya has participated in several exhibitions of his work in Colombia at Gallery Atifaz de Medellín, Comfama de Envigado, and House of the Culture of El Retiro. After moving to the US in 1999, he has been influenced by a variety of artists including Abdon Romero and Cesar Santos at their respective ateliers in Miami, FL; Lee Bianco at the Coral Springs Museum of Art; and Vadin Zanginian at his atelier in Los Angeles, CA. Montoya recently participated in a group exhibition in Miami at the Hispanic Cultural Center and continues to take classes and excel in the realm of the Old Masters.

Read more about Oscar in a featured Article here in Spanish in the magazine Somos La Revista: Arte y curación el poder transformador de Oscar Montoya.

Appearances / Events

• April 5th - April 26th 2024
  

Opening reception of featured artist of the month exhibition titled Strokes of Resilience will be held during Old Town Untapped. The exhibition will be opened until April 26th 2024.

• January 27 - May 2, 2024 - Exploring Color Theory with Oil Paints Workshop Series. Click here to register.

This seven class course art class is designed for both beginners and intermediate artists who want to master the world of color through oil painting. The course will delve into the fundamental principles of color theory and its application in oil painting. Students will learn how to mix, blend, and use colors effectively to create visually stunning artwork with a focus on color values, hue, intensity, and the creation of a monochromatic value.

January 27: CLASS 1 - Monochromatic Value Scale

Instructor displays monochromatic value scales in different colors. Students create their own monochromatic value scales, choosing a single color and mixing shades from light to dark on their canvases.

February 10: CLASS 2 - Introduction to Color Theory

Instructor presents the color wheel, explaining the relationships

between primary, secondary, and tertiary colors. Students create their own color wheels, labeling and mixing the colors to gain a practical understanding. Instructor displays monochromatic value scales in different colors. Students create their own monochromatic value scales, choosing a single color and mixing shades from light to dark on their canvases.

February 24: CLASS 3- Color Mixing Techniques

Instructor demonstrates how to create a smooth gradient from

one color to another using blending and layering. Students practice creating gradients on small canvases, experimenting with different colors and transitions.

March 9: CLASS 4 - Color Values, Hue, and Intensity

Instructor shows a painting with strong value contrast, explaining how it impacts the artwork. Students choose a simple object and create two versions: one with high value contrast and one with low value contrast to observe the difference.

March 23: CLASS 5 - Color Harmony

Instructor displays artworks featuring complementary and analogous color schemes and discusses the visual appeal of each. Students choose a subject and create two versions of the same painting, one using complementary colors and the other using analogous colors.

April 13: CLASS 6 - Still Life & Landscape

Instructor presents a still life setup or landscape photo, highlighting the potential color harmonies and value scales. Students paint the provided subject, paying attention to applying the color theory principles learned in previous classes.

April 27: CLASS 7- Personal Projects

Instructor provides guidance on students’ personal projects, reviewing their concepts and offering suggestions. Students work on their chosen personal projects, integrating color theory knowledge into their artwork.

• May11 - August 10, 2024 - Exploring Color Theory with Oil Paints Workshop Series. Click here to register.

This seven class course art class is designed for both beginners and intermediate artists who want to master the world of color through oil painting. The course will delve into the fundamental principles of color theory and its application in oil painting. Students will learn how to mix, blend, and use colors effectively to create visually stunning artwork with a focus on color values, hue, intensity, and the creation of a monochromatic value.

May 11- Monochromatic Value Scale

May 25- Introduction to Color Theory

Instructor presents the color wheel, explaining the relationships

between primary, secondary, and tertiary colors. Students create their own color wheels, labeling and mixing the colors to gain a practical understanding. Instructor displays monochromatic value scales in different colors. Students create their own monochromatic value scales, choosing a single color and mixing shades from light to dark on their canvases.

June 8- Color Mixing Techniques

Instructor demonstrates how to create a smooth gradient from

one color to another using blending and layering. Students practice creating gradients on small canvases, experimenting with different colors and transitions.

June 22- Color Values, Hue, and Intensity

Instructor shows a painting with strong value contrast, explaining how it impacts the artwork. Students choose a simple object and create two versions: one with high value contrast and one with low value contrast to observe the difference.

July 13 - Color Harmony

Instructor displays artworks featuring complementary and analogous color schemes and discusses the visual appeal of each. Students choose a subject and create two versions of the same painting, one using complementary colors and the other using analogous colors.

July 27 - Still Life & Landscape

Instructor presents a still life setup or landscape photo, highlighting the potential color harmonies and value scales. Students paint the provided subject, paying attention to applying the color theory principles learned in previous classes.

August 10- Personal Projects

Instructor provides guidance on students’ personal projects, reviewing their concepts and offering suggestions. Students work on their chosen personal projects, integrating color theory knowledge into their artwork.

Contact Info

Email: omontoya@oscarmontoyafineart.com

Website: www.oscarmontoyafineart.com

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