Michael Garcia
Biography
Mike Garcia is an award-winning portraitist working in graphite and oils. He studied classical drawing and painting at Matt Dickson's atelier in Tempe, Arizona. Jointly with Jedadiah Cracco, Mike moderated open studios in the Metro-Phoenix area, including the popular Drink & Draw at Changing Hands Bookstore. His personal work and methods draw inspiration from his art education as well as from historic and contemporary artistic movements.
Mike's art resides in private collections both locally and internationally. He lives and works in Phoenix, Arizona.
Works
Push, 2023
Programs
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The Nude in Oils: Strategies for Figure Painting
Mike Garcia | Local | Oil Apr 25 - 26, 2025In this two-day workshop, students will complete a figure painting in oils. Instructor Mike Garcia will cover concepts, strategies, and practical procedures necessary for naturalistic...Read more -
Oil Painting 103
Mike Garcia I Local I Oil Mar 6 - 20, 2025Have you dabbled with oil painting, but feel you need to expand your knowledge and techniques? This class is designed not only for those who...Read more -
Alla Prima Demystified
Mike Garcia | Local | Oil Mar 4 - 25, 2025Under the guidance of instructor Mike Garcia, students will explore various strategies for painting the nude model from life in oils. Topics discussed will include...Read more -
Oil Painting 102
Mike Garcia I Local I Oil Feb 6 - 27, 2025Have you ever wanted to take a class that featured a variety of subject matter to help you decide what you want to focus on?...Read more
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Oil Painting 101
Mike Garcia I Local I Oil Jan 9 - 30, 2025Have you ever wanted to learn how to paint but were too afraid to enter a class with people who have been at it for...Read more -
The Nude in Charcoal and Chalk
Mike Garcia I Local I Charcoal Nov 7 - 21, 2024In tonal drawing, values—the pattern of light and shadow—provides the illusion of luminosity, depth, and atmosphere. Value control is a fundamental skill for any artist...Read more
