Category Archives: Dominican Republic

Chasing Light – Painting and Teaching Within the Magical Landscape of Altos de Chavon

Posted on September 30, 2014

By Lily Olive (MFA 2015) I spent this past August immersed in the magical environment of Altos de Chavon as one of the recipients of the New York Academy of Art ­ Altos de Chavon Artist and Teaching Residency, living and breathing what seemed to be some kind of mirage of an idealized ultimate painter’s paradise. I along with three other NYAA alumni:… Read More

When Plan Change You Go With Them

Posted on August 26, 2014

By IvY HickAM (MFA 2013) When plans change you go with them.  Instead of teaching my planned for week long monotype course I would be teaching a three day intensive workshop.  Last minute, Carmen worked her magic and I ended up teaching the most wonderful group of students.  I was lucky enough to have a few current students of the… Read More