Team Category: Instructors

Alexis Lago, illustrator and painter was born in Havana, Cuba
Having a degree in Biochemistry at the University of Havana, he decided that his ultimate passion was art, graduating in 1993 from the prestigious San Alejandro Art School in Havana.
In his visual expression, the artist has a preference for the watercolor technique, which he combines with collage, paper cut and other techniques.
Lago taught as an art professor for several years at the José Antonio Díaz Experimental Center for Visual Arts in Havana, an experience that led him to create his own Creativity Workshop for young people and adults that he later taught successfully in Mexico and the Dominican Republic.
As a visual artist he has developed an artistic proposal based on the investigation into the fantastic and the legendary and their links with spiritual or transcendent knowledge. His work has been exhibited in personal and group exhibitions in Latin America, Europe and the US and is found in several private and corporative collections.

Hi! My name is Julio Julio González Batista. In my current practice I paint non-representationally until I find objects/figures in the messes to bring out of the non-objective realm and into
representational. This process of painting is focused on seeing and acting more than thinking and planning, focusing primarily on composition and charging forth in whichever direction the
painting itself asks for.

View Julio’s work at: juliojulio.art

 

My background is in Fashion Design. I’m a Parsons School of Design Fashion Major Graduate. I interned in Children’s Wear as a result of being one of the J C Penney children’s wear winners, where my design was manufactured in their stores. My fashion design mentor at Parsons was Oscar de la Renta as well as Kate Unger. They helped me lead my path to my career in Fashion Design. For the next 35 years I worked for various upscale fashion houses in Men’s and Ladies apparel, accessories and hosiery. Some of these design houses were-Ralph Lauren, Liz Claiborne, Evan Picone, Robert Stock, Burberry, YSL, Ann Taylor to name a few. Today I continue designing apparel but, for myself and my Fashion First Workshops business. I share my knowledge and skills of patternmaking, draping and sewing with my students. My vision is to inspire students to follow their passion for fashion. We teach fashion figure sketching, Patternmaking, draping and sewing. This program is a great creative outlet for all.

Corazon Bryant has always been a devotee of art. From her early years, she honed her skills as a traditional artist, sketching and sculpting primarily characters. Even during her school days, students willingly surrendered their lunch money for a portrait of Brad Pitt made by her hand! As fate would have it, Corazon‘s path diverged into the world of 3D Art Design during her college years. Today, she stands as a guardian of our country, using the power of 3D Art and Animation in the service of the government. With a wealth of experience, her profound purpose lies in sharing her knowledge and nurturing the creative aspirations of those venturing into the world of 3D.

El Levy is an FGCU student working towards a career in art education. Raised in Southwest Florida, El has always had an affinity for the arts– participating in creative extracurriculars from the moment she began kindergarten. From painting to performing, El has dipped her toe into every area of art imaginable! She’s heavily inspired the world around her, as well as the opportunity to share the love and thrill that comes with tapping into pure creativity. She’s overjoyed to be working with the Alliance for the Arts, and can’t wait to provide a warm, safe space for her students to thrive!