“Works of art are of an infinite solitude, and no means of approach is so useless as criticism. Only love can touch and hold them and be fair to them.”
Mentorships and private classes available.
Please contact Victoria via the contact form.
Plein Air Painting through Irondequoit Community Education
On Saturdays in May, Victoria Brzustowicz and Colette Savage will be co-teaching Plein Air Painting. This class is open to all mediums and skill levels, and is held in partnership with Irondequoit Community Education.
Registration Opens March 23 --->> Click Here to Register
Fundamentals of Drawing at Flower City Arts Center
In this class, students focus on developing observational skills and drawing techniques using a variety of drawing media. No prior experience with drawing is required or expected. More advanced artists will also benefit from this refresher course.
Thursdays, 6–8:30 pm, April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21,21,28
Solvent Free Oil Painting at Flower City Arts Center
Discover the joy of oil painting with a solvent-free, eco-conscious approach. This six-week class explores the essentials of alla prima painting—working directly and expressively with color, light, and form. You’ll learn to mix colors from a limited palette and create paintings from your own sketches, photos, or still life setups.
Supportive critiques and personalized feedback will help you grow your skills and confidence while developing a mindful, sustainable painting practice. This class welcomes artists of all levels, from beginners to experienced painters looking to refresh their skills or explore a solvent-free approach.
Tuesdays, 6–8:30 pm, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12
Intro to Pastels at Flower City Arts Center
PASTELS — those beautiful sticks of pure color, create exciting, fun, and expressive works of art. Through informational discussions, demonstrations, and plenty of opportunities for experimentation, students will learn about the incredible versatility of pastels. Areas to be covered include pastel painting techniques, design concepts, tricks of the trade, safety, storage, and framing.
Wednesdays, 6–8:30 pm, April 8, 15,22,29
2025 Painting by the Pond
RMSC Cumming Nature Center Workshop
PAINTING BY THE POND & Painting in the Pines
The 2025 classes have taken place, but will be offered again in 2026!
Click here to download Sergei Bongart’s notes on painting in a PDF format.