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140 posts from the studios this year, newest first. Scroll back in time; tap a post to open it.

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July 20261 post

Studio post by Agustina Forest

Agustina Forest2025–26 fellow · Jul 21, 2026

The world cup watch party was right outside our studio door, so we were fully immersed in the Futbol experience. Having the fans cheering up and watching the matches outside really tested the concentration levels of the fellows at the studio. Also, I am so proud of my country’s…

June 20261 post

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Agustina Forest2025–26 fellow · Jun 11, 2026

Half of the year show was a huge success! So many people came by that at some point there was a line to get in! My favorite thing about the show was the sense of collaboration among the fellows to make it happen. 5 minutes before the show we were still putting signs up. We took…

May 20261 post

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Agustina Forest2025–26 fellow · May 6, 2026

I’ve been working on my self portrait, almost done with it! Also Ive been workikg on some last little changes to the drawing before I jump into the big canvas. I’ve been learning from Tenaya to solve the problems in this stage rather than on the big canvas. I am really eager to…

April 20264 posts

Studio post by Agustina Forest

Agustina Forest2025–26 fellow · Apr 24, 2026

Working away on all the details. Sometimes a week goes by and the changes done are so subtle yet they add so much to the final piece. Having fellows in the studio means you get to learn from each other and also they are there when you need them the most. Emma brought me over a…

Studio post by Agustina Forest

Agustina Forest2025–26 fellow · Apr 16, 2026

This week I started adding color to the self portrait. Sometimes paintings need time to dry before you can work on them again so you can oil it out and see it alive fully again. Since I had to wait for it to dry, I started doing a drawing study for my next big painting. I will…

Progress on Self-portrait

Agustina Forest2025–26 fellow · Apr 9, 2026

This week I finished the underpainting for my self-portrait. Next I will add color, and I am so happy to see it come to life this way. ai am basically following this super traditional way that painters like William-Adolphe Bouguereau used. With each new painting/project I make I…Self-portrait · the making →

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Agustina Forest2025–26 fellow · Apr 2, 2026

Re-starting my self-portrait, this time working the indirect way. I am incredibly blessed to be learning from Tenaya how to work this way. I am loving it since it involves drawing at first, which was my first love. Then I did the transfer, a wipeout and then I started working on…

March 20263 posts

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Agustina Forest2025–26 fellow · Mar 26, 2026

We spent the last weekend learning from Gustavo Remos. I love learning about artists process and how they approach painting. Thats one of the things I love the most about this program, everyone’s process is so different. Then you get to take each thing that resonates with you…

Progress on Third painting

Agustina Forest2025–26 fellow · Mar 12, 2026

Getting closer to start painting on the big canvas! Last week Diego and I got the stretcher bars, so we spent almost a whole day stretching the linen on it. Now its nice and tight and ready to go. I’ve been researching more and more about women being prosecuted in inquisition…Third painting · the making →

Progress on Third painting

Agustina Forest2025–26 fellow · Mar 5, 2026

There is so much work involved behind the planning of a piece, specially with numerous people. I gathered a group of 5 women, photographed them based on a composition sketch I did. It felt like the painting I’ve had in my head was coming alive in front of me. What a cool…Third painting · the making →

February 20262 posts

Progress on Self-portrait

Agustina Forest2025–26 fellow · Feb 26, 2026

Planning my next project involves a lot of variables, like coordinating models, the space being available and making sure I have the right composition to make the best use of time. Since it is taking some time before I can actually sit down and paint, I needed to get my painting…Self-portrait · the making →

Progress on The Hand that Listens

Agustina ForestFeb 5, 2026

Receiving a critique on my first painting at the Seattle prize! It’s so very helpful to have skilled eyes around to look at the work and point to the right direction. Now back to the canvas, to apply all the new insights i got on it.The Hand that Listens · the making →

January 20261 post

Progress on The Hand that Listens

Agustina ForestJan 8, 2026

From study to the big canvas. I like the idea of the co-creation. Some time ago I read a quote about needing to stoop to see one's reflection in water before the invention of mirrors, and how that is a symbolic act of humbling oneself to witness the self. Since then that concept of kneeling was marinating in my mind. In this case humbling allows you to listen, giving place to co-creation.The Hand that Listens · the making →

December 20251 post

Progress on The Hand that Listens

Agustina ForestDec 11, 2025

After doing the color study, I started painting on the big canvas. A little from photo reference, a little from life. Having lots of fun with it.The Hand that Listens · the making →

November 20251 post

Progress on The Hand that Listens

Agustina ForestNov 25, 2025

My first painting involves a sculptor and his sculpture. I asked artist Elijah Strongheart Evenson to do this small sculpture so I can work from life. I will post the color study soon The Hand that Listens · the making →

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