Mónica Carmona 
 

Mónica Carmona is a professional realist painter specializing in classical drawing and traditional oil painting. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master’s degree in Graphic Design and has over 13 years of experience teaching teens and adults.

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She received her academic training in Mexico and continued her studies in California, developing a strong foundation in classical methods. Her work and instruction are rooted in the traditions of the Old Masters, with an emphasis on observation, proportion, value, perspective, and composition, combined with the study of traditional oil painting techniques.

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Her artwork has achieved national and regional recognition, including selection for the prestigious Oil Painters of America (OPA) Juried National Salon 2026 and earning 3rd Place in the Figurative and Narrative Juried Exhibition, 2023, at Mills Pond Gallery.

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Through structured, disciplined instruction, she helps students develop strong technical skills and produce refined, realistic artwork. She also supports them in building compelling portfolios for art school applications.

Based in Los Gatos, California, she offers small group instruction for students committed to serious artistic development.

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Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts – National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
Master of Arts in Graphic Design – Olivet School of Art & Design, California, USA