We kick-off our Artist in Residence program at BaCA with internationally recognized painter Leonardo Montoya. Explore his studio, watch him create live, and shop his retail store, which will feature affordable prints and accessories showcasing his stunning artwork including the ultra-fab Diva Collection.
Leonardo Montoya—October Artist of the Month
Leonardo Montoya is an internationally recognized artist known for portraying the uniqueness of people so viewers can relate, accept, and embrace diversity. Empowering the characters he paints, he highlights each person’s beauty and singularity, giving a voice to those daily life warriors that are often overlooked. Born in Colombia, Montoya recently returned from the UAE where he enjoyed a residency in RAK, Emirates with the Al Qasimi Foundation. For his BaCA residency he looks to expand the size of his artworks and propel his career to a new level.
Website: leonardomontoyaart.com
Instagram: @orlemoon
Facebook: LeonardoMontoya
Check out Leonardo’s retail installation at BaCA's West Gallery window before visiting selections from his “Diva Collection” at BaCA's 2nd Floor gallery.
Leonardo will be creating a Live painting during the show hours in his studio.
Leonardo will be at his studio with friends and collectors that will share ideas on projects.
Have you ever tried to apply gold leaf to your art projects? It can get messy really fast... During this class you will learn the technique and an easy way to apply it like a pro without the headache. This is a hands on class.
Leonardo will be demonstrating how to apply gold leaf to artwork projects.
A special Lunch w/ Art session with Leonardo; Join him for a behind the scenes look at his creative process and a workshop about understanding the basics of human figure and face measurements. Light refreshments will be provided.
Leonardo will be creating a Live Painting w/ Andy Ballentine (Artist of the Month November).
Leonardo will teach the fundamentals and principles of how companies like Marvel and DC create superheroic do-gooders both classic and modern. Discover the basic shapes, tools, and anatomical compositions needed to illustrate your own hero.