Alan Tarbell Email & Phone Number

Hayward, Ca, Us

San Mateo County, California, United States

Teach a variety of semester courses in Painting & Drawing with the Creative Arts & Social Sciences Division at the College of San Mateo.

Aesthetically I am inspired by nature’s infinite combinations of form, light, texture, atmosphere, and rhythm. I find richness in the weather and weathered objects, in the land and its layers, in the wind patterns, waves and great rock formations found on Earth. They seem to speak volumes on time, and regenerate cyclically, all the while telling a profound story. I am also fascinated by the myriad of cultures that have existed in our shared human history. In first attempting to understand new perspectives in my paintings, I explore the seeds upon which any theme of interest was founded. Through investigation of the environments and more intimate ecosystems in which they were cultivated, a culmination arises in the form of a unique series. Through this continued form of discovery, I see parallel processes, in which analogous threads of humanity are woven.Hearing these perspectives, one might begin to notice; that I am a Geographer, first by inclination and later through education. In painting, I attempt to visually express a personal atmosphere discovered through immersion in many diverse environments. More specifically those which I have been exposed to through: travel, music, sport, and nature. I often use my camera as a compositional tool upon which I collect ideas. From there I build layers of light and color, mixed with patterns that emphasize rhythm, vitality, and some sense of dynamic balance. Additionally, I find the process of teaching to be a continually inspiring form of recycling ideas, a discovery of new avenues for creative expression.

Berkeley, Ca

Painting classes in Oils and Acrylics with a revolving emphasis Including Still Life, Landscape, Plein Air, Figure, and Portrait. Fundamentals are covered and advanced concepts explored while encouraging students to enhance their personal voice. Drawing Fundamentals, as well as the Figure, are also offered.

300 Bowling Green Drive, San Francisco, Ca

I teach a wide range of Painting and Drawing classes. I currently teach Fundamentals of Painting and Drawing which explores both dry and wet media and lays the foundation of understanding light and space. I have a drawing from Nature class and an Anatomy of Drawing, as well as Cityscapes in water color. I frequently rotate classes with others ones including but not limited to: the Figure, Landscape, Portrait as well as an experimental Acrylic and mixed media class at the Mission Art Center.

2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, Ca 94804

Intermediate and Advanced Painting in Acrylics or Oils with an emphasis on Color Theory, Composition, and exploring personal voice. A great way to enhance the vibrancy, creativity, and impact of your work.

Orinda, California, United States

Designed and managed the installation of high-end residential drought-tolerant gardens in the San Francisco East Bay Area. An emphasis on ecological stewardship, water management, and environmental design were principal concerns. Contemporary design features that complemented the homeowner's design aesthetic combined with unique hardscapes and comprehensive plant knowledge and composition to offer inspired outdoor rooms for California living. English to Spanish translation of design and oversight of a 4-man construction crew.

3049 Adeline Street, Berkeley, Ca 94703

Offered technical advice and professional fit for climbing, backpacking and back country ski equiptment.

Professor of Painting & Drawing. Fundamentals through Graduate Level courses taught in Spanish. Drawing courses included: Fundamentals, Landscape, Figure, and Portrait. Painting courses included: Color Theory, Landscape, Plein Air, Figure, Portrait, Abstract, Creative Expression, Mixed Media & Installation.

150 Linden Street, Oakland, Ca 94607

Published author for travel guide books at Lonely Planet Publications: Mexico (2006), Hawai'i, The Big Island (2005), Indonesia (2003), Ecuador, illustration (2001).

Designed and installed custom hardscapes that supported the planting and irrigation of drought-tolerant private gardens in the East Bay Area, CA.

Mfa, Multi-Disciplinary Art

Activities and Societies: 2005 MFA, Multi-disiplinary Fine Art, Painting Emphasis, Instituto Allende, San Miguel de Allende, Gto. Mexico.

Ba, Geography, Geology

Activities and Societies: Water Polo Team, Rafting Guide: Outdoor Adventures, UC DavisBA, Geography, Minor Geology 1997 Summer 96'.