OAL Art and Culture - Marbella

The purpose of this letter is to thank the Art and Culture Administration of the Miraflores Center for their excellent selection of Juan Antonio Pérez López as the Oil Painting instructor. He has instilled in my sister Margarita and me a deep desire to learn about color, technique, brushstrokes, and how to perceive the focal point of a composition through light and shadow. He has shared his knowledge and passion for painting with us, which led us to begin the class as a hobby. We have become so involved that it is now more than just a pastime. When we see the finished paintings, we share his love of art, knowing that we have a long road ahead and encouraged by the fact that we have a dedicated teacher who enjoys teaching at the level each student needs.

I would like to emphasize that these feelings of gratitude are not only ours, as our classmates are also enjoying and developing professionally thanks to his charisma, knowledge, and professionalism.

Here we share our first oil painting, one of the paintings the teacher selected for us and the rest of the class to develop our color technique based on the three primary colors. This allowed us to learn which colors are involved in each part of the pictorial composition, making us fall in love with oil painting and eager to learn more and expand our knowledge and skills.

At the students' request, we had a very instructive pouring workshop, which we are looking forward to doing again under the teacher's supervision soon.

Margarita and I would like to share our first canvas so you can judge and evaluate it for yourselves.

Sincerely,
Margarita and Josefa Alcaraz

I extend my deepest gratitude to the Miraflores Department of Art and Culture for their exceptional choice of Professor Juan Antonio Pérez López as the Oil Painting Professor for the 2023-2024 academic year.

As a 78-year-old woman with a disability, I enrolled in oil painting classes to pass the time and have something to do in my free time. But I must say, to my surprise, since starting classes with Juan Antonio in October, I've become so enthusiastic that I'm now trying to draw at home and learn color theory under the teacher's guidance. I've discovered a whole new world full of color and harmony, focusing so intently on oil painting that my pain and disability are alleviated in class with him, allowing me to concentrate on learning. It absorbs me, calms me, and it's as if life gives me strength throughout the entire class. It's a balm and a breath of fresh air for the rest of the day.

Thanks to Juan Antonio Pérez's expertise in choosing my second oil painting, "Mont Sainte-Victoire" by Paul Cézanne, the professor has instilled in me his enthusiasm and love for art through his skill in teaching his knowledge, giving me the confidence and courage to explore the range of colors using the three primary colors and white.

Juan Antonio has awakened my attention to the brushstrokes of Paul Cézanne. As you can see in the attached canvas, he's teaching me how to create the same colors, although I still have a long way to go before I finish this piece.

Juan Antonio has many qualities, but among them is his ability to adapt to each student's level, showing us where we need to focus, helping us identify our mistakes, and giving us the necessary tools to correct them. Above all, he gives each student his full attention, especially those who want to learn techniques, offering information, references, and an exceptional and motivating approach.

The management has definitely made an excellent choice in selecting this professor, who motivates, teaches, and inspires at another level. Therefore, I am sharing my experience so that those who read this comment will be encouraged to sign up for the next oil painting course with Juan Antonio Pérez López at this Art and Culture Center in Miraflores, Marbella.

Sincerely, Student Marg

June 6th, 2024 - Don't miss the opportunity to admire this impressive oil painting exhibition by the students of our excellent teacher, Juan Antonio Perez Lopez! Thank you, teacher, for this fantastic course.

Another very pleasant experience, another year where Juan Antonio, a great teaching professional, has made us love the art of painting. His teaching style is enjoyable, simple, and very easy to understand. The results are evident. "Profe," as we call him, has proven to be a true professional. Thank you so much, Juan Antonio. I hope to see you all next year, and my classmates too. See you soon.

I'm happy to have had the opportunity to have a painting teacher like Juan Antonio. Thank you for the great work, humanity, patience, and knowledge you share with your students. I look forward to continuing to enjoy art and improve my skills.