New Salem Museum and Academy of Fine Art NSMA’s 2026 International Painting Competition May 13th–August 16th, 2016 I’m happy to share that my painting “De Profundis” has been selected as a finalist in the 2026 International Painting Competition at the New Salem Museum and Academy of Fine Art! The painting will be included...
Thursdays, April 4/23 – 7/97:00–9:30 pm EDT This class will break down how to construct a head from beginning to end in paint. You’ll learn to understand proportions, likeness, and simplify the complexity of the face into simpler shapes. By the end of the class, you’ll gain more confidence in your...
BACAA: Floral Painting Workshop (April/May 2027) Afternoon visit to The Legion of Honor (dmeo, lecture & critique) Lunch at Legion of Honor included (TBA) Dates: April 30 – May 2, 2027 (3 days) Hours: 11:00 A.M. – 5:15 P.M. Lunch: 1:30 P.M. – 2:15 P.M. Stephanie Deshpande will lead a 3-day workshop focused on painting a...
BACAA: Floral Painting Workshop Dates: October 23-26, 2025 (4 days) Hours: 11:00 A.M. - 5:15 P.M. Lunch: 1:30 P.M. - 2:15 P.M. Stephanie Deshpande will lead a 4-day workshop focused on capturing the ephemeral beauty of garden roses in oil paint. Participants will develop the skills to portray roses, with a focus on the...
Four Sessions: July 7, 10, 14, 17 (Mondays & Thursdays) 7:00pm - 9:30pm EDT Join artist Stephanie Deshpande for a 4-session Zoom workshop where you’ll learn to paint a portrait of your dog or cat in oil. You can work from a photo of your own pet, while Stephanie’s live demonstration will...
May 26 to June 26, 2025Opening Reception: June 7, 2025, 2–4 PM I'm excited to share that my painting, "Dreams at Bay," will be included in the upcoming exhibition Bridges of Belonging: Where Paths Converge at the Seven Bridges Foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut. The show, a collaboration between the Alumni Association...