Angel Alvarez Oil Painting at the De Vita Academy of Art



 Over the past few months I've had an opportunity to learn oil painting techniques from an amazing painter Tom De Vita M.F.A.  Tom is a great artist, teacher and most importantly friend. He's had tremendous success with is new art studio De Vita Academy of Art www.dvaart.com He has a great passion for art and he passes that along to every student that comes through the door. I wish him and his wife Lynda much success and happiness.

Angel M. Alvarez- Drawing and Painting at De Vita Academy

Tom De Vita- Painter and Teacher

SCBWI Florida Rising Kite Award 2016

Had a great time at the 2016 SCBWI Florida Conference. I won honorable mention for Rising Kite Illustration Competition.Congrats to all the talented illustrators that submitted entries. Thank you SCBWI Florida!!!

Angel M Alvarez SCBWI Rising Kite Honorable Mention

2016 SCBWI Florida Rising Kite Winners

MFA in Illustration at the University of Hartford

This summer I started my journey toward my MFA in Illustration at the prestigious University of Hartford Low Residency MFA Program in Illustration. Along with the All-Star faculty teaching the classes, I’m amazed by the caliber of students that have passed through this program.  Over the course of the program, we will have classes in Advanced Illustration, Children's Book Illustration, Computer Illustration, History of Illustration, Business of Illustration, etc. I will also be working g on a thesis project that will culminate in an exhibit at he Joseloff Gallery at the Hartford Art School. My expected graduation is July 2017, so I’m looking forward to this exciting opportunity.

University of Hartford- MFA Illustration Class of 2017

2015 SCBWI Florida Rising Kite Award - First Place

Just found out I won first place in the 2015 SCBWI Florida Rising Kite Award. I will now be mentored by the amazing children's book illustrator E. B. Lewis. http://eblewis.com/ The finalist were selected by Simon and Schuster Art Director Laurent Linn.

What a wonderful opportunity to learn from such a great artist and storyteller. I'm definitely looking forward to this opportunity.


Angel M. Alvarez First Place- 2015 SCBWI Florida Rising Kite Competition