The Tustin Art League Proudly Welcomes Award-winning Artist Susan Kuznitsky

"Simplifying a Complex Subject" Wednesday October 14, 2026 *3:30pm-5:30pm (Zoom link Below)

Hello TAl Friends! This Month we are honored to host the wonderful Susan Kuznitsky! Susan works in oil, pastel, and various drawing media, captivating the viewer with her dramatically detailed, representational style. She studied at the American Academy of Art in Chicago, served as an assistant to Master Artist Albert Handell, and painted at the Palette and Chisel Academy of Fine Art under the instruction of Richard Schmid.  Now based in the Pacific Northwest, Susan paints and teaches internationally, attracting students worldwide through many online platforms.

Susan is the founder of the Chicago Pastel Painters, and holds the title of IAPS Master Pastelist, as well as being a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America, the Pastel Society of the West Coast, the Northwest Pastel Society, and the American Impressionist Society.

For a sneak peek at her thoughtful process, click Here! https://www.uartpastelpaper.com/uart-tip-62/

This Zoom Demo is open to all, click on the link below to join Wednesday, October 14, 2026 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.

https://rsccd-edu.zoom.us/j/81018335343

 

Wednesday September 9, 2026

 * 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm pacific *

https://rsccd-edu.zoom.us/j/86451672867

* Zoom demo is free and open to all *

With fun and humor, Steve demonstrates his unique style of loose, moving, and evocative watercolor painting. Taking ‘loose’ to a new level, Steve uses bold lines, shapes, and color to create expressive paintings that draw the viewer into the scene. Learn about making friends with your watercolors, taking risks, and painting freely. Not only can you watch as Steve brings a painting to life, he welcomes your questions and comments along the way.

https://SteveGriggsWatercolor.com

Tustin Art League Member Event*

Tuesday August 11, 2026

 * 9:00am - 11:30 pacific *

Irvine Park - Lot W * Free Admission for Tuesday Farmers Market

Bring a sack lunch • Find a spot in the shade • Stay to paint & socialize

Local watercolor artist Pete Roberts will demonstrate the benefits of soft edges and fresh pigment to create a fresh plein air landscape  watercolor painting. 

Pete loves the process of putting paint on the paper. Over the last 10 years he has changed his focus from trying to create something that someone else will like to something that he enjoys doing.  @peterobertsart

*2026 Dues must be paid to attend. Not a member? No Problem, Join Today! 

Tustin Art League 2026 Membership Info

People who create art or who appreciate art are welcome and encouraged to join the Tustin Art League.

MEMBERSHIP

$32 TAL Individual ($45 Joint-same address)

$20 TAL Student (16-21 years enrolled full-time in an accredited school)

SUPPORTER MEMBERSHIP

$50 TAL Patron ($75 Joint-same address)

$100 TAL Benefactor ($120 Joint-same address)

PLEASE DONATE ONLINE (Checks are no longer being accepted):

Go to https://www.tacfa.org/tal/

TACFA, our parent organization is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization

**Please forward confirmation to Liberty Dickinson (socalloft@gmail.com) so that I can reach out to

the TACFA Treasurer to be sure the funds go to the Tustin Art League. Please make a note for yourself

that indicates when your 2026 dues were paid. Future membership reminders are sent to the entire group

and may not indicate your status. Please email me at (socalloft@gmail.com) if you are unsure. Double

payment of dues makes extra work for our volunteers. TAL dues are good for the calendar year Jan-Dec.

NOTE: Memberships paid early in the year facilitate early programming.

**Membership must be paid by September 1 to participate in the November Member Show**

We appreciate your support!!

Sincerely yours,

Liberty Dickinson, Membership Chair

Instagram: libertydickinsonart

Email: socalloft@gmail.com

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Wednesday May 13 20262:00 pm — 4:00 pm pacific

https://rsccd-edu.zoom.us/j/83594650371

* zoom demo is free and open to all *

Chuck Ceraso will demonstrate a still life oil painting using a painting knife on board. This is based on the discoveries of Monet in capturing the different lights throughout a day. Monet showed us how color is a constantly changing thing and that by training our perception, we can paint the difference between a sunny morning and a sunny afternoon as well as any other time of day and weather conditions.
Ceraso studied painting at the University of Notre Dame and with Henry Hensche after his college studies. He has taught in many places over the years including a 25 year stint at the Denver Museum of Art. His work is in private and public collections in this country and abroad.
www.cerasogallery.com
@chuck_ceraso_gallery
FB Chuck Ceraso
You Tube @chuckceraso5803

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Wednesday April 8, 2026

2:00 pm — 4:00 pm pacific

https://rsccd-edu.zoom.us/j/86331392316

* zoom demo is free and open to all *

Michaela Yoro will be demonstrating painting a still life going through her personal process when it comes to navigating composition, loose brush work and incorporating abstraction.  

My work is an exploration of beauty in the everyday. A quiet celebration of the ordinary through oil paint. Inspired by the character of light, the complexities of color, and the organic elegance of natural forms, I seek to capture the intimate moments that often go unnoticed. Florals, botanicals, fruits, vegetables, landscapes, and familiar corners of my home often serve as my subjects, each infused with a sense of nostalgia and comfort.

Most of my paintings emerge from personal spaces, my home or homes I frequent, where light and shadow transform the mundane into something poetic. Through my work, I aim to evoke a sense of warmth and belonging, inviting viewers to find beauty in their own surroundings. By focusing on the quiet, fleeting details of daily life, my paintings become a reflection of home, memory, and the gentle passage of time.

www.michaelayoro.com

IG @michaelayorostudio

FB @michaelayorostudio

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Wednesday March 11 – 6:00pm - 8:00pm PDT

(Thursday March 12 – 9:00am Singapore)

https://rsccd-edu.zoom.us/j/81892281761

* zoom demo is free and open to all *

Starting a painting on a pristine piece of paper can be petrifying no matter the size. In order to quell the anxious mind and calm my jittery hands, I often harness the power of play (and a bit of dancing). For me getting into the play and experimentation mode helps to quiet the judgemental part of my mind. Freedom arises when I play. Being playful is about following my curiosity and celebrating many happy accidents. Through this demo I will show you how I warm-up and make play an intentional part of my creative process. I am a big instigator of play and a mixologist of colours . I want my art to inspire you to go forth and play! To play is to follow your curiosity and trust your hands. I work mostly with watercolour because of its fluid and highly adaptable nature. This in turn helps my artwork stay spontaneous and responsive.

https://linktr.ee/paulwang

https://www.youtube.com/@paulwangsg

https://www.instagram.com/paulwang_sg/

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TUESDAY February 10, 2026*

10:30 am — 12:30 pm pacific

Irvine Regional Park Lot V or W

https://ocparks.com/sites/ocparks/files/2024-08/Irvine%20Regional%20Park%20Map_24.08.14.pdf    

*Tuesday Farmers Market allows free admission 

 otherwise $3 admission - consider carpooling.

This plein air demo will focus on capturing light and textures. Jason will discuss the shape and composition to make an ordinary scene into a more interesting landscape painting. 

Jason Li is an award-winning watercolor artist who is known for his distinctive style and diverse range of subjects, his work has garnered widespread recognition within the art community and among museums and collectors. His paintings have also reached millions of people through various consumer products.

https://store.lissomdesign.com/jasonlifineart.html

Instagram jasonli28

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