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If you have any questions about the classes, materials, instructors, or scheduling, please feel free to contact us at:
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email: info@DVAART.com
phone: (954) 798-6413
address: De Vita Academy of Art
5400 S University Dr. Suite 105, Davie, FL 33328
Lynda De Vita: Lynda@DVAART.com
Tom De Vita: Tom@DVAART.com
Directions:
We are south of Griffin Road on the East side of University Drive in the University Office Park plaza (three buildings in toward the back).
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Lynda De Vita
LYNDA DE VITA was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In 1989, Lynda moved to New York City and attended Pratt Institute, in Brooklyn, majoring in Fine Arts with a concentration in Illustration. After graduating in 1994, she moved to South Beach, Florida and worked as a freelance Illustrator and Designer.
In 2007, Lynda received her Masters of Fine Arts Degree in Illustration from Marywood University, PA. She was a full-time instructor of Fashion Design and Fashion Illustration, at Miami International University of Art & Design, for 17 years.
Lynda creates Fashion Illustrations, Fashion Designs, Illustrations for children's books and magazines, Murals and Fine Art. She is a member of Fashion Group International and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. She has illustrations published in magazines and greeting cards.
Tom De Vita
TOM DE VITA was born in Queens, New York. He is an academically trained artist. He received his Bachelor Fine Arts in Painting, Drawing, and Sculpture, from St. John's University, in New York, and his Master of Fine Arts from Miami International University of Art & Design, in Miami, FL.
He exhibits locally and nationally, and is the recipient of the Duane Hanson Allied Artist Fellowship, exhibited a solo exhibition at The Lee Wagener Art Gallery at The Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport in 2013, and is The Artist in Residence for the City of Pembroke Pines, for 2014-2015.
He has been a professor of art at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Barry University, and Broward College, teaching painting, drawing, and design.
Shady Eshghi
SHADY ESHGHI, hailing from a family with strong roots in arts and music, was predisposed to pursue the arts. Graduating from Alzahra University of Tehran in 1994 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting, she relocated to Miami in 2006, receiving her Master of Fine Arts degree in Visual Arts in 2009. Upon graduation she was selected for Oolite Arts and while holding her tenure as a resident artist, she was honored with the prestigious"Extraordinary Ability in the Arts”.
A skilled professional with a M.F.A. degree in Visual Arts, and a background in art and painting, Shady Eshghi has gained an advantage by acquiring proficiency in a vast array of visual art techniques, concepts and applications. She’s adept at working with oils, acrylics, charcoal, mixed media, pastel, watercolor, gouache, pencil, pigment, graphite and ink.
Shady has exhibited internationally in more than 50 group shows across the United States, and the Middle East and has selected works in private collections. She has taught Drawing, Figure Drawing, Two Dimensional Design, Painting, Color & Composition as well as other courses at Nova Southeastern University, Broward College and Miami Dade College.
Angel Alvarez
Angel M. Alvarez is a passionate artist and storyteller, devoted to capturing the magic of imagination and the beauty of connection in his paintings. As a child, Angel was deeply inspired by Disney animation and dreamed of becoming a Disney animator. That spark of wonder has stayed with him, fueling his creativity and shaping a lifelong love for art. Influenced by the Golden Age of Illustration, Angel creates whimsical oil paintings that evoke nostalgia and ignite a sense of wonder for audiences of all ages.
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For Angel, painting is a journey to reconnect with his own childhood. Every scene he creates, every character he brings to life, is a reflection of the happiness and curiosity that continue to inspire him. His work isn’t just for children—it’s for anyone who feels joy in the presence of a whimsical world.
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His whimsical worlds are filled with anthropomorphic animals, fantastical landscapes, and themes of love, friendship, and humor. Whether it’s a magical forest scene alive with adventure or a group of playful animal companions, Angel’s creations are designed to spark joy and set imaginations free.
When he’s not painting or sketching, Angel can be found spending time with his three kids, beautiful wife and two dogs. Angel also loves mentoring aspiring artist. His passion is brining a little joy and happiness into the world through his art.
