Ocean View School District Summer School 2022

Each lesson is inspired by the life and work of a Focus on the

Masters Documented Artist.

Recto Verso Lesson inspired by artist Carlos Grasso

Carlos Grasso studied both visual arts and music as a child while growing up in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He worked as a professional flautist and graphic designer before moving to Southern California where he found his passion for painting. As an apprentice to FOTM documented master artist David Leffel, Carlos honed his skills in realism and life drawing. The freedom of abstraction has driven his later works, mixing “the outside world” and “the inside world”. His collage-based compositions juxtapose found objects with abstract paintings, creating a dialogue between the tangible and the intangible, the subjective and the material. Learn more about his work HERE.

Front & Back #5 – 39″ x 33″

Student Artwork

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Funding

Our standard 8-week in-the-classroom residency is $800 (including instructor and supplies).  You can “Adopt A Classroom” for $800.00. Click HERE to Donate.

Learning to See Outreach (LTS) is a multi-lesson, sequential, cross-curricular arts education program and aligns with California education standards serving grades K-8.  LTS emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, celebration of diversity, confidence in self-expression, and supports social emotional learning.  Many lessons highlight the art and life of extraordinary artists from our community whose work is rooted in their cultural heritage.

LTS is taught by professional artists who have extensive educational experience. We feel that this criterion helps to guide the student with a deeper understanding of the art making process.Lessons are inspired by FOTM documented artists from our community and include a comprehensive range of art concepts, styles and media.

Programs are supported in a variety of ways, including school and PTA funds, grants, or personal donations from an individual or group of family/friends.

For more information, or to arrange a residency in your neighborhood, call 805.653.2501 or email Education@FocusontheMasters.com.