Study with celebrated Portrait Painters in our unique environment.

Andreeva Portrait Academy

The Andreeva Portrait Academy (APA) is a private painting atelier located in the heart of historic Santa Fe, New Mexico, a destination spot of artists for over a hundred years. APA offers workshops that range in length from three days to three months with world famous artists. These special teachers share their knowledge of painting portraits and the figure to students of all skill levels. Workshops at Andreeva Portrait Academy are both instructional and life enriching.

Andreeva Portrait Academy Instructors

From the earliest times, artists have been depicting the human form and spirit in styles ranging from the archaic and spiritually provocative to classically sublime. APA students study classical techniques developed during the Renaissance and passed down by great artists to their students throughout the centuries. APA instructors are recognized as masters in the field of figurative painting. Many of our faculty studied with earlier generation master portraitists. APA teachers are well equipped to teach the secrets of these ancient techniques. Learning to see the anatomically geometric design of the human form, understanding the play of light across the form and using color to enhance the beauty inherent in every face will further enhance the ability of each of our workshop participants to be the next line of artists to carry on the traditional style.

Andreeva Portrait Academy Classes

The core of the Andreeva Portrait Academy program is the intensive one and two week workshop. Most workshops allow for 30 hours of class time each week enabling students to learn quickly and efficiently from the best instructors in the country. Classes usually run seven hours, with an hour lunch each day. Our classes are generally limited to 18 students, with a small model to student ratio. We provide easels, chairs, stools, small individual tables, and odorless mineral spirits. Students may leave their supplies in the classroom for the entire duration of their chosen workshop. Andreeva Portrait Academy also offers coffee and a small selection of snacks daily.