Art Teachers - Tony Carchia

Painting for Pleasure

with Tony Carchia

506 E Harvard St
Inverness, FL 34452
(352) 637-0348

About the Artist

Tony Carchia of "Painting for Pleasure" is both an artist and oil painting instructor. He hails originally from Massachusetts but has been residing in sunny warm Florida since 1993 with his lovely wife Tina, who is also an artist.

Tony is a certified instructor teaching the "Wet-on-Wet", oil painting technique that has been made nationally famous by television artists on the PBS networks. He has taught thousands of people, ranging in ages from 6 to 92 from all across the USA and Canada just how quick, easy and fun oil panting can be and loves sharing his knowledge and experience with others.

Tony is now teaching mostly within the Central Florida area at Arts & Crafts stores in Orlando, Ocala and Lecanto. He also teaches at may community clubhouses at various locations within the surrounding area.

Professional Services Offered

Teaching on going classes for all levels
Mini Classes - 3 hour class with the use of all supplies included
Workshops - 6 hour classes, larger canvas, more detailed paintings

Also Offering

Private Lessons - can range from 1 hour to all day sessions
Presentations - 15 minute show & tell" about the "wet on wet" technique
Demonstrations - Tony will turn a blank canvas into a beautiful painting
Gift Certificates - introduce a friend or relative to "Painting for Pleasure"
Painting Packets - written "How To" instructions to complete a single painting
Videos - Instructions "How to" videos on various techniques an subjects
Commissions - accepted on an individual basis
Wall Murals - decorate your home with a beautiful mural on your walls or doors
Original Oil Paintings - for sale or lease

"Winter Solitude"

"The Dolphin"

"Lighthouse Point"