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ÀNI Art Academies Instructor Victoria Steel Honored in International Painting Competition

May 6, 2025 153 0 comments 0

We are proud to announce that ÀNI Art Academies instructor Victoria Steel has been selected as one of the Top 100 finalists in the prestigious FiKVA Foundation’s 2025 Open Call Painting Competition. Her painting, In a World of Dancing Shadows, We Find Light, was chosen from among 888 entries submitted from across the globe—a remarkable

The Gauntlet Capstone: ÀNI Artists Celebrate their Completion of the Drawing Program

May 2, 2025 141 0 comments 0

At ÀNI Art Academies, the journey from fundamental marks to proficiency is paved with structure, hard work, and perceptual discipline. One of the most anticipated milestones in this journey is the completion of “The Gauntlet”—a rigorous culminating exercise in the Language of Drawing (LOD) curriculum that tests a student’s control over value, form, and replication.

ÀNI Art Academies Dominicana Apprentices Give Back: Cleaning Up the Community Through Service

March 21, 2025 233 0 comments 0

In a heartfelt effort to instill strong values in local youth and promote social responsibility, Mr. Dabel Reyes took the initiative to organize a roadside cleanup event in Río San Juan. With a deep commitment to environmental protection, he collaborated with our Dominicana staff and apprentices to clear litter and raise awareness about the importance

The A1 Problem by Anthony Waichulis

March 17, 2025 166 0 comments 0

Anthony Waichulis’ article on “The A1 Problem” examines what makes a painting appear “realistic.” Many assume that realism is achieved through higher detail, resolution, and precision, but Anthony argues that realism is less about copying objective aspects of the world and more about aligning with how viewers actually perceive and interpret images. Our brains don’t

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