Meet the Instructors
Mary Vasquez
Creator of Contrary Art Center/ Artist/ Owner at MaryisContrary.com
Mary Vasquez is a Printmaker and Artist who specializes in linocut printmaking and illustration. She actively participates in curating, planning, and demonstrating art events in her home town. You can find written tutorials about the linocut process on her website MaryisContrary.com. She is also the creator of the Contrary Art Center.
Dmitriy Astakhov
Artist/ College Professor/ Filmmaker
Dmitriy Astakhov is an Artist and Filmmaker. After graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Art with Enterainment Art and RTVF (Radio TV and Film) and a Masters Degree from California State University Fullerton in Art with an emphasis in Illustration, he went on to found Northgate Entertainment. He is also a Professor of art at Victor Valley College. You can find a collection of his art on his instagram or on his website.
Become an Instructor
We are always looking for instructors. If you would like to teach a class, please fill out a proposal form and send your resume to info@contraryart.com