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928 Orange Avenue Coronado, CA 92118 |
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Artist's Biography |
Daniel Ochoa works primarily in the Alla Prima painting technique and his works strive for realism. Yet, there is no lack of expressive stroke in the paintings. Everyday objects are transformed into interesting, dynamic, and eye-catching compositions. In producing strong pieces, Daniel utilizes his developed drafting abilities to import bold form and rich colors. Daniel develops textural works that grab the attention of viewer and depicts the drama, character and beauty of life through his artwork.
Daniel Ochoa received a Bachelor of Arts in art at Gonzaga University. During Gonzaga's study abroad program in Florence, Italy, he studied and visited the works of old Masters like Michelangelo, Massacio, and Donatello.
Daniel has shown his work in California for over 5 years. He teaches plein air oil painting classes in Coronado and is a part-time instructor of drawing at the Art Institute of California-San Diego.
In 2005, he was juried into the California Art Club as a mentor member. Daniel Ochoa is currently pursing an MFA in figurative painting from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Daniel’s memberships include the Laguna Beach Plein Air Painters Association, associate member of the Oil Painters of America, and the San Diego Art Institute.
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