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2023 Salon at the Triton Museum: 2D Competition Winners Thank you to all of the artists who submitted and participated in our 2023 Salon at the Triton Museum of Art: 2D Competition. 2023 Salon at the Triton Museum Recipients Andrew Leone Andy Nguyen B. Nicole Klassen Barbara McLain Bernard Lint Bing Zhang Bismillah Iqbal Brandon Stauffer Brenda York Cathy Locke Chiachen Wang Chieko Shimizu Chris Patio Christie Marks Clark Gussin Dana Mano-Flank Dana Weigand Dave Ralston Deborah Hall Denise Howard Denise Laws Dottie Lo Bue Edi Matsumoto Elaine Heron Elena Mukhina Elizabeth Barlow Enrique Luna Eric Guan Fei Fiorenza Gorini Hadi Aghaee Hana Lock Hanh Tran Hargun M Mann Heather Capen Helen Yang Hwei-Li Tsao James Mertke Jane Yuen Corich Janet Yelner Janey Fritsche Jaya King Jeff Herman Jeff Ishikawa Jemal Diamond Jim Promessi Jonathan Crow Jonathan L. Clark Joy Broom Julia Munger Seelos Julia Woods Julie Grantz Julie Tsang Kavanagh Juliette Berman Jung Han Kim Kaaren Marquez Kanna Aoki Karen Cox Karl L Jensen Katherine Young Kendra Morrison Kevin Bjorke Laura Mchugh Leslie Landers Lin-Ching Peng Lorraine Lawson Lou Bermingham Lynne Auld Maeve Croghan Mariana Moreno-Gonzalez Marie Cameron Marise Zimmermann Marti Somers Mats Olsson Matthew Reynolds Maura Carta May Shei MeiYing Dell-Aquila Melissa Kreisa Mila Kirillova Mina Ho Ferrante Muneeba Zeeshan Ni Zhu Olivia Chen Omar Harb Pat Moseuk Patricia Jones Paul Art Lee Peter Baczek Peter Carey Peter R. Paluzzi Raja GuhaThakurta Richard Dweck Renée Switkes Robert Semans Ron Dell'Aquila Seema Gupta Sena Clara Creston Sharon Pomales Tousey Silvia Poloto Stanislava Chening Starr Davis Stephanie Gieralt Mullaly Stephen Mangum Susan Chan Susan Manchester Susie Wilson Suszi Lurie McFadden Tiffany Wan Trung Cao Youming Cate Yuliia Kolesnytska 2023 Salon Best of Show Winner! Hana Lock Guren , 2022, Ballpoint Pen, Acrylic, Watercolor, Ink and Gold Foil on Wood Panels, 24" x 72" Painting First Place Cathy Locke Tea Leaves , 2022, Oil, 25" x 31" Second Place Julie Kavanagh Girl with Dahlias , 2021, Oil on Panel, 28" x 24" Drawing First Place Tiffany Wan Serenity , 2023, Graphite, 20" x 26.25" Second Place Youming Cate Girl with Pearl Necklace , 2023, Pastel on Paper, 27.5" x 21.5" Photography First Place Elaine Heron Mongolian Hunter and His Eagle , 2022, Photography, 20" x 24" Second Place Ron Dell'Aquila Storefront Conversation , 2023, Photography, 20" x 30" Mixed Media / Printmaking First Place Peter Baczek Flying Buttress , 2022, Etching, 25" x 21" Second Place Brenda York A Conspiracy Of Happenstance And Moondust, 2023, Mixed Media on Canvas, 30" x 48" Director's & Curator's Choice Director's Choice (Preston Metcalf, Executive Director and Senior Curator): Katherine Young, The Sacred Sea Curator's Choice (Vanessa Callanta, Curator): Stanislava Chening, Sonya Curator's Choice (Bryan Callanta, Curator of Digital Programming): Chieko Shimizu, AMAVI Director's Choice Preston Metcalf, Executive Director and Senior Curator Katherine Young The Sacred Sea , 2023, Mixed Media--Oil and Gold Leaf on Wood Panel, 60" x 60"

Established in 1965, the Triton Museum of Art has been a destination for the community, providing a venue where local artists exhibit their work alongside regional and national artists, and where students of all ages learn about art and the creative process. TRITON MUSEUM OF ART Banner Artwork: Tom Lieber, Untitled #7 , 2007, watercolor on paper, Currently On View EXHIBITION Urban Visions: Life in Motion by Dean Larson Through December 7 EXHIBITION Expanding the Field; New Ideas in and Beyond Print by The California Society of Printmakers Through January 11 EXHIBITION Shifting Terrain by Mark Engel Through January 4 EXHIBIT Echoes in Color by Qiuwen Li Through January 11 EXHIBITION Our Stories Live Underground by Priyanka Rana Through January 11 Interested in a Membership? JOIN TODAY Classes & Workshops Art Class Wild Critters: Explorations in Drawing (Triton Online: Winter 2026) Jeff Bramschreiber Friday Evenings from January 9th through February 27th from 6:00PM-8:00PM ON VIEW Art Class Knife Painting the Wild in Acrylics (Triton Online: Winter 2026) Jeff Bramschreiber Thursday Evenings from January 8th through February 26th from 6:00PM-8:00PM ON VIEW Art Class Sketchbook Magic (Triton Online Winter 2026) Jeff Bramschreiber Wednesday Evenings from January 7th through February 25th from 6:00PM-8:00PM ON VIEW Lecture Creating a Smile: From the 16th Century Canvas to 21st Century Reconstruction Dr. James Chang November 12th, 2025 from 7:00PM-8:00PM ON VIEW View More Plan Your Visit The Museum provides free parking and free admission to our exhibitions, as well as many of our community events. Call us ahead of time if you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility before visiting our museum. Getting Here Driving: Warburton Ave is just off of El Camino Real, accessible from Scott Blvd., Lincoln St., and Monroe St. See map below. Public Transportation: Bus: The Triton is a 5-min walk away from the Monroe & Warburton bus stop. See local bus routes for more information, Caltrain: Plan to arrive at Santa Clara Caltrain station. From there, it is a 30-min walk to the Triton. You may also take the 59 or 21 bus from the Santa Clara Transit Station (across from Santa Clara Caltrain) and it is a 5-min bus ride. Check local public transport routes for schedules as they may be subject to change. Join Our Newsletter Today! JOIN TODAY

Join us for our Holiday Art Fair! Please join us in bringing merriment by attending this year's Holiday Art Fair! We can't wait for you to see what we have in store to make this winter season a memorable day for families near and far. The event will be indoor, featuring our Holiday Wish Drive with Family Giving Tree, festive music, Artist booths, baked goods, and more. We hope to see you there! Find the perfect holiday gift while supporting local artists, small businesses, and other non-profits this holiday season! Click the button below to RSVP on our Eventbrite! RSVP Event Information DATE & TIME: Saturday, December 6th, 2025 from 10AM-4PM LOCATION: Inside the Triton Museum of Art COST: FREE admission and FREE parking. Your only expenses will be towards buying any goodies from our vendors. HOLIDAY WISH DRIVE: The Triton Museum will be hosting a Holiday Wish Drive this year through the Family Giving Tree. Come pick up a wish tag November 3rd - December 3rd and make someone's holiday wish come true! Vendor Line Up! 2Pomelo Hand-designed stickers www.etsy.com/shop/2pomelo Anita Clemetson Handmade Pottery Hand-made stoneware pottery with an emphasis on form, function, design, and texture instagram.com/anitaclemetson Art by Saswatee Original, hand-designed artworks displayed on more than just prints including: lampshades, linen wine bags, pouches, tea towels, coasters, and greeting cards artbysaswatee.com/ Elvira Gallery Elvira Rascov is a Colombian-born artist based in California who works in watercolor, oil, and porcelain. She enjoys sketching animals, landscapes, flowers, and cityscapes. As a potter, she creates wheel-thrown porcelain pieces, hand-painted with her designs and fired to cone 10. All her ceramics are microwave and dishwasher safe. elviragallery.com Elena Mukhina Framed greeting cards, genuine leather collages, decorative wine bottles, Christmas ornaments, original paintings and prints elenamuruart.com Ivy's Wire Wrap Handmade wire wrapped jewelry with crystals, sea glass, and bones https://ivyswirewrap.com/password Jiaren Cafe Jiaren Cafe is a women-owned specialty cafe in Santa Clara, serving coffee, tea, and community experiences. Beyond drinks, the cafe hosts art classes, yoga and wellness sessions, and creative workshops, making it a space where people come together to learn, relax, and connect. At Jiaren Cafe, every cup and every class is an invitation to build community and celebrate creativity. https://www.jiarencafe.com/ Mala Tara Tea Mala Tara is a wellness brand offering whole flower teas are organically grown, caffeine-free, and sustainably direct-sourced from small Thai farms. https://malatara.com Painting with James Colorful and nostalgic original artwork jamesmertke.com/ Saracco Pottery and Fine Crafts Handmade stoneware pottery and hand-marbled paper products saraccopottery.weebly.com/ papermarbling.weebly.com/ Stanislava Photography My still lifes were built with time and care—like a classical painting, designed to hold your attention. Linger with me in the light, the shadow, the softness, the detail—and discover the quiet poetry of everyday life. http://www.stanislava.photography WhatCoffee & Bakery WhatCoffee is a cafe and bakery located in Santa Clara that specializes in handcrafted coffee and freshly baked pastries, all made in-house. We roast our own beans and take pride in crafting every item from scratch. whatcoffee.com More to be announced!

< Back Capture the Distance in a Landscape, a 4-Hour Oil Painting Workshop Price $120 for Members, $130 for Non-Members Location Linn Studio Dates November 1st, 2025 from 10:00AM-2:00PM Duration 1 Day Enroll About the Course Location: Linn Studio behind the Triton Museum of Art One of the most captivating qualities of a great landscape painting is the feeling of depth — that sense of space that draws you in and makes you feel you could walk right into the scene. In this 4-hour, hands-on oil painting workshop with artist Ria Krishnan, you will explore how to create convincing distance in your work through thoughtful composition, value relationships, color temperature shifts, and atmospheric perspective. You’ll learn how to simplify a complex scene and leave with practical tools you can apply to any scene, whether painting plein air or in the studio. Important: Please Bring Your Own Supplies Below is the Materials List as used/recommended by the instructor. Please feel free to use any brands/supplies based on your own preference. If you have questions regarding supplies, please email ria@riakrishnan.com . Canvas: 8x10 or 6x8 Fredrix Canvas panels or pads or any brand of your choice. Please bring 2 to 4. Board & Tape: to tape the loose canvas sheets (if you are using loose canvas sheets). Brushes: Signet Bristle Brushes - #4 & #2 Flats, #4 Filbert, #2 ,#4 Egbert. Having multiple brushes is better so you don’t have to clean them during the painting session. The instructor paints using Egberts, but you can choose to paint with whatever brushes you like. Please be sure they are meant for oil painting. Palette knife: to mix paint. Suggested Brand: Liquitex #1 . Paint Colors: recommended list below. All colors are Artist’s Grade Michael Harding Oil colors. If you wish to work with your choice of colors, that is fine!. Ultramarine Blue Cadmium Red Light Cadmium Lemon Titanium White Ivory Black Yellow Ochre Venetian Red (optional) Unbleached Titanium Dioxide (optional) Viridian (optional) Palette - the instructor uses a 12x16 glass palette with a gray background. Gray background makes it easier to judge color and glass is easier to clean. Available on Amazon/Dickblick. The brand suggested is “New Wave.” 9x12 size is definitely more portable. Whichever palette you choose, make sure it has a neutral background. White background makes it difficult to judge color. Medium: Gamblin Refined Linseed oil. Get the smallest size available. Available on Amazon or DickBlick. Small Cup: to hold the medium. Cleaning Brushes Gamsol: please note, this is toxic. Jack’s Linseed Studio Soap : this is non-toxic. If you use this, you won’t be able to clean your brushes during painting. So make sure you have multiple brushes ( 2-3 of each size) should be sufficient. Gray Scale & Value Finder: Available on Amazon or DickBlick Reference Images: Print a couple reference images of your choice or you may refer to the ones supplied in class. Paper Towels: to wipe dirty brushes. Sketch book, pens, pencils. Value Markers: to create value sketches (optional but very useful) Your Instructor Ria Krishnan Words from the Artist: “I see myself as a storyteller. I paint from what I see and feel around me. Any experience that captivates me, finds its way on my canvas. I feel compelled to share those moments with others and I do it through my paintings. I want people to connect with my work and build their own stories from that connection. It is a privilege to be able to build relationships with people around me through my paintings. It is the most fulfilling part of my job. Painting is my lifestyle. It is a journey of a lifetime and I am just getting started.” Website: https://www.riakrishnan.com/

Learn more about the Art Classes that are offered at the Triton Museum of art, whether it be an online course or an in person after school class. Art Courses & Workshops Filter by Age Demographic Select Age Demographic Filter by Course Type Select Course Type Filter by In Person or Online Select In Person or Online Autumn Color Bliss! with Saswatee Chatterjee Lecture Enjoy a Fall-themed watercolor workshop at the Triton Museum this October, taught by local artist Saswatee Chatterjee. Price $60 for Members, $70 for Non-Members Duration 1 Day Dates & Time October 26th, 2025 from 1:00PM-3:00PM Read More Made By Me: A Toy-Style Drawing Camp (Triton Fall After School 2025) Art Class Join Mei-Ying Dell’Aquila this Fall for another addition of our Afterschool Camp series, this time on drawing designs for toys. Price $155 for Members, $175 for Non-Members Duration 6 Weeks Dates & Time Wednesdays from 3:30PM-5:00PM, September 17th through October 29th (no class on October 8th) Read More Wild Critters: Explorations in Drawing (Triton Online: Winter 2026) Art Class Start off 2026 by joining Jeff Bramschreiber in an online exploration of drawing media, this time focused on different wild critters. Price Members (6 Weeks): $120 Members (8 Weeks): $160 Non-Members (6 Weeks): $140 Non-Members (8 Weeks): $180 Day Pass: $21 (Members), $24 (Non-Members) Duration 6 Weeks, 8 Weeks Dates & Time Friday Evenings from January 9th through February 27th from 6:00PM-8:00PM Read More Creating a Smile: From the 16th Century Canvas to 21st Century Reconstruction Lecture Join us at the Triton Museum this November for another Triton Talk lecture, exploring the interface of Art and Anatomy. Price Free Duration 1 Day Dates & Time November 12th, 2025 from 7:00PM-8:00PM Read More Capture the Distance in a Landscape, a 4-Hour Oil Painting Workshop Workshop Join artist Ria Krishnan for a 1-Day Oil Painting workshop at the Triton Museum’s Linn Studio! Price $120 for Members, $130 for Non-Members Duration 1 Day Dates & Time November 1st, 2025 from 10:00AM-2:00PM Read More Knife Painting the Wild in Acrylics (Triton Online: Winter 2026) Art Class Join us in our Triton Online Series of Acrylics with Jeff Bramschreiber! The focus of this round will be on Knife Painting for 6 or 8 weeks. Price Members (6 Weeks): $120 Members (8 Weeks): $160 Non-Members (6 Weeks): $140 Non-Members (8 Weeks): $180 Day Pass: $21 (Members), $24 (Non-Members) Duration 6 Weeks, 8 Weeks Dates & Time Thursday Evenings from January 8th through February 26th from 6:00PM-8:00PM Read More Sketchbook Magic (Triton Online Winter 2026) Art Class Join artist Jeff Bramschreiber and the Triton Museum for a new online class on exploring the magic of using your sketchbook. Price Members (6 Weeks): $120 Members (8 Weeks): $160 Non-Members (6 Weeks): $140 Non-Members (8 Weeks): $180 Day Pass: $21 (Members), $24 (Non-Members) Duration 6 Weeks, 8 Weeks Dates & Time Wednesday Evenings from January 7th through February 25th from 6:00PM-8:00PM Read More Create with the Curator: Paint Night at the Triton Workshop Enjoy a Halloween-themed step-by-step Paint Night this Fall with Triton Museum’s Curator and Artist Vanessa Callanta. Price $40 Early Bird price (until Oct. 3rd), $40 for Triton Members, $50 for General Admission (after Early Bird sales end) Duration 1 Day Dates & Time October 17th, 2025 from 6:30PM-8:30PM Read More

< Back Made By Me: A Toy-Style Drawing Camp (Triton Fall After School 2025) Price $155 for Members, $175 for Non-Members Location Linn Studio Dates Wednesdays from 3:30PM-5:00PM, September 17th through October 29th (no class on October 8th) Duration 6 Weeks Enroll About the Course Location: Linn Studio behind Triton Museum of Art In this 6-Week Session camp, practice your imagination and creativity in this interactive drawing class. Explore ways to create interesting shapes, outfits, worlds, and more! Design a toy from the process of initial planning to imagining how to share these ideas to toy makers. Enrolled students will give a presentation of their design at the end of the camp. All levels welcome, ages 6-12. (Please Note: No class on Wednesday, October 8th) Students will: ● Explore the history of toy-making. ● Practice their discussion skills by expressing ideas with other students in the class. ● Learn drawing perspectives ● Learn how to draw the human body and proportions. ● Discuss Color Theory, Color Wheel, and expressions. ● Embark on gallery field trips and gain inspiration for their projects. September 17th, 2025 - October 29th, 2025. No class on October 8th. All materials necessary will be provided by the Triton Museum for use during the camp. Your Instructor Mei-Ying Dell'Aquila Mei-Ying Dell’Aquila is a Taiwanese American award-winning artist residing in California. Primarily working in oils, her work has been exhibited in solo and juried shows in museums and galleries throughout the US, including the de Young Museum in San Francisco, CA. Mei-Ying holds a Master of Arts degree from San Francisco State University and is the former owner and teacher at My Art School, an afterschool art program she ran for 25 years in Cupertino. As an educator, she encourages students to become the best they can be through promoting “self-empowerment to take charge and change the world for the better”. This legacy can be seen in her own paintings, which depict strong, confident figures and dynamism. Website: https://meiyingdellaquila.org/

< Back Create with the Curator: Paint Night at the Triton Price $40 Early Bird price (until Oct. 3rd), $40 for Triton Members, $50 for General Admission (after Early Bird sales end) Location Triton Museum of Art Dates October 17th, 2025 from 6:30PM-8:30PM Duration 1 Day Enroll About the Course Prepare for this upcoming Halloween by creating your own bewitching cat painting in a beautiful museum setting! Whether you already have art experience or are looking to try something new, this guided workshop is great for going at your own pace and for any skill level. You can join in on an individual basis or with friends or family. Always a popular and fun time, with drinks* included! Please arrive by 6:00 PM for check-in and set-up. Duration: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Materials: All materials are provided. Parking: Free! *Complimentary wine (limit of 2 drinks per attendee) is included. Red or White Wine offered (brand: J. Lohr) Optional: It is recommended to bring your own apron for the event. Questions? Please contact education@tritonmuseum.org Your Instructor Vanessa Callanta Vanessa Callanta is a Bay Area based artist and Curator at the Triton Museum of Art in Santa Clara. From an early age, she showed a passion for art. She pursued this interest and earned an Associate’s Degree with High Honors from Mission College in studio arts, studying under accomplished artists and educators Mark Engel and George Rivera. She has also been fortunate enough to participate in workshops from the world-renowned artist Cuong Nguyen. Vanessa has had her art shown at theVargas Gallery at Mission College, KALEID Gallery in San Jose, Works/San Jose, Chopsticks Alley Art, the Triton Museum of Art, and in other group exhibitions at local businesses. She has also had the privilege of being selected to paint an Art Box for Sherman Oaks Elementary School in San Jose and has participated in chalk art festivals at Luna Park and the Triton Museum of Art. During her free time, Vanessa enjoys being creative and reading. She believes art should be accessible to everyone and that it is critical for us to express ourselves creatively.

< Back Autumn Color Bliss! with Saswatee Chatterjee Price $60 for Members, $70 for Non-Members Location Triton Museum of Art Dates October 26th, 2025 from 1:00PM-3:00PM Duration 1 Day Enroll About the Course The seasonal change is around the corner - Autumn Color Bliss! Join in on a watercolor workshop under the guidance of Saswatee Chatterjee, and create your own wreath painting. Imagine a paint palette with the gorgeous fall colors in the spectrum and create a wreath that tells the story of fall: a painting silently singing the glory of the acorns, the mushrooms, the berries and the never ending beauty of fall leaves. “ Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. ” - Albert Camus A Few Key Concepts You Will Learn: Glazing: to build up color intensity, depth and luminosity and glow which is the characteristic watercolor painting. Wet-on-wet technique: allows color to bleed and blend naturally for soft and diffused edges for a seamless transition. Your Instructor Saswatee Chatterjee Hello! I'm Saswatee Saikia Chatterjee, an artist based in the San Francisco Bay Area, California specializing in watercolor, oil, graphite and mixed media to create inspiring paintings - both realistic and imaginary. I have been practicing art for 20+ years and also enjoy teaching the creative community. My artwork has been represented at both international and local art galleries and exhibitions. I’ve always been fascinated by nature and story books since I was little. Often, I would delve into my imagination, thinking about subjects with my own creativity and colors. Art has been a constant source of passion and inspiration to me and I believe that art empowers our creativity and propels growth in all spheres of life. From being born and raised in the midst of the mountains and greenery of Assam, India to continuously being inspired by my parents who are exceptionally ardent creative people in the field of art and literature, my creative imagination is thus a conglomeration of such upbringing and experiences. Currently, I live with my husband and two kids in the beautiful state of California, and love to spend my free time enjoying the outdoors, gardening, hiking and listening to music. I get my greatest inspiration from nature and its scenic beauty and life. My artistic expressions are a celebration of life and hope. Generally, I work with various mediums with a focus on watercolor and oil/acrylic painting. I enjoy being able to contribute and enhance reality in its simple expressions and imaginative interpretations. Website: https://www.artbysaswatee.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saswateesc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088066631208

< Back Wild Critters: Explorations in Drawing (Triton Online: Winter 2026) Price Members (6 Weeks): $120 Members (8 Weeks): $160 Non-Members (6 Weeks): $140 Non-Members (8 Weeks): $180 Day Pass: $21 (Members), $24 (Non-Members) Location Online Dates Friday Evenings from January 9th through February 27th from 6:00PM-8:00PM Duration 6 Weeks, 8 Weeks Enroll About the Course Explore different drawing media (and combinations of media) on a variety of paper supports. The subjects of these drawings are of different wild animals, and are also varied and challenging. Whether you have experience or are looking to try something new, there is a subject for everyone. Choose from an 8-week session, 6-week session, or for 1 day. You can also purchase the class as a gift for a friend/family member! After enrollment through Eventbrite, zoom information will be sent by the instructor. Schedule: Week 1: January 9th - Angelfish (Colored Pencil) Week 2: January 16th - Great Blue Sharks (Watercolor Pencil) Week 3: January 23rd - Sea Turtles (Felt Pen and Pastel Pencil) Week 4: January 30th - Wild Boar (Oil Pastel) Week 5: February 6th - Rattlesnakes (Water-Soluble Graphite) Week 6: February 13th - Great Blue Herons (Watercolor Pencil) Week 7: February 20th - Leaping Salmon (Colored Pencil) Week 8: February 27th - The Big Cats (Pastel Pencil) Recommended Materials List: For a visual list of preferred materials on Amazon, email Jeff at bramschreiberjeff846@gmail.com 11”x14” Heavy Duty Drawing Paper Pad 9”x12” or 11”x14” 140 lb. Cold or Hot Press Watercolor Pad or Block 9”x12” or 11”x14” Vellum Bristol Board Pad 9”x12” or 11”x14” Mi Teintes Pastel Paper Pad 5mm Mechanical Pencil with HB Lead or HB Pencils with Sharpener Water-soluble Graphite Pencils (Generals Sketch Wash, Derwent, or Graphitint) HB, 2B, 4B, 6B Charcoal Pencils or a box of Medium, Soft, or Extra Soft Vine or Willow Charcoal Pentel or Pigma Micron Black Ink Pens (Small Sizes) 24 count Colored Pencils (Polychromos or Prismacolor) 24 count Pastel Pencils (Pitt, CarbOthello) Tombow Brush Tip Watercolor Pens in Landscape Colors, Bright Yellow and Bright Pink, and Light Purple. White Vinyl Eraser and Tombow Mono Zero Eraser Extra-Large Kneaded Eraser Electric AFMAT Eraser (optional) White All-Stabilo Pencils #1 or #2 Round Watercolor Brush Questions? Please contact education@tritonmuseum.org Your Instructor Jeff Bramschreiber Jeff Bramschreiber has been drawing and painting for over forty years, and while he is primarily a pastelist, he also frequently works in acrylic, watercolor, silverpoint, most dry media and even airbrush. His artworks hang in private collections throughout the United States and Europe and have received many awards. A local art advocate, he has served as an art club president, (East Valley Artists and Santa Clara Art Association), as a board member for the Triton Museum, as a juror with nearly fifty shows to his credit, as treasurer and lecturer for Silicon Valley Open Studios, as a demonstrator and lecturer for many of the Bay Area art clubs, colleges and museums. Jeff also worked at University Art San Jose for 21 years before its closing in 2018 as an assistant Manager, Frame Designer, and Community Art Liaison. Mr. Bramschreiber has also helped coordinate, organize, and participate in numerous local art shows, group shows and events throughout his career. Currently he is an exhibiting and “live paint” artist at Kaleid Gallery in Downtown San Jose; Jeff is also an art instructor for the Triton Museum of Art, The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, and The Villages Arts and Crafts Association. Website: https://bramschreiberstudios.smugmug.com/

See all of our current and upcoming events at the Triton Museum of Art. What's On Dean Larson Artist Talk Saturday, October 11th, 2025 2PM-3PM Free to the public RSVP on Eventbrite below Dean Larson is a San Francisco-based artist, originally from Palmer, Alaska, and was the Best of Show winner of the 2024 Salon at the Triton: A 2D Art Competition and Exhibition with his selected artwork, Urban Light (2023). This exhibition, Urban Visions: Life in Motion , encompasses two central themes that have been integral to Larson’s artistic inspiration - life in the city and figures. Larson’s first motif, life in the city, stems from the city of San Francisco as he witnessed it. Larson’s second motif, figures, stems from the lives that fill these urban landscapes. Read Larson’s Artist Statement in our Current Exhibitions section of this website for his full explanation on these motifs and their importance to his artistic work. This event gives you the opportunity to meet the artist and learn more about him and his work, while viewing the artist's current exhibition at the Triton Museum of Art. This event is free and open to the public (including free parking). RSVP Mark Engel Artist Talk Saturday, October 18th, 2025 1PM-2PM Free to the public RSVP on Eventbrite below Mark Engel is a South Bay Area-based artist and arts educator whose work focuses heavily on portrayals of dramatic figures in animated movement with vivid color palettes. The purpose of these dramatic displays is to explore the complexity and dynamics of figures. As a figurative painter, Engel’s works are investigatory in further understanding the body, human connection, and the fluid nature of selfhood. Engel’s vibrant body of work is shown not just in his bold usage of colors, but in his dynamic and eclectic visual portrayal of figures. This event gives you the opportunity to meet the artist and learn more about him and his work, while viewing the artist's current exhibition at the Triton Museum of Art. This event is free and open to the public (including free parking). RSVP Priyanka Rana Artist Talk Saturday, November 1st, 2025 1PM-2PM Free to the public RSVP on Eventbrite below Priyanka Rana is a Bay Area-based artist from India whose work consists of sculptures with a variety of materials, though now primarily untreated wood. Rana’s artistic practices are rooted in ecology and sustainability, working with wood from naturally felled, local trees and transforming them into incredible works. This exhibition consists of a selection of abstract sculptures. A central theme of Priyanka Rana’s work is the interplay between that which is dangerous and delicate. This balance is shown through Rana’s use of tools such as chainsaws, handsaws, and torches - tools requiring a high-level of meticulousness and care - with the incorporation of soft, intimate, and delicate materials such as fabric from saris and lungis, as well as children’s toys into the sculpted wood. The diversity of material incorporation plays a role in the stories that Rana is looking to tell, and the emotions she is hoping to convey. These abstract pieces invoke questions of nostalgia, community, and migration, reflective of Rana’s own personal journey that spans across three continents. This event gives you the opportunity to meet the artist and learn more about her and her work, while viewing the artist's current exhibition at the Triton Museum of Art. RSVP Lecture Series: Art and Music, from Prehistory to the Present Thursdays, 7:00PM-8:30PM: September 25th, 2025 October 2nd, 2025 October 9th, 2025 October 16th, 2025 Entire Lecture Series: $80 Individual Lectures: $25 Please join Executive Director and Art Historian Preston Metcalf as he takes you on a journey of sight and sound. Over four weeks, Preston will share examples of music from different eras, alongside the art of those times, illustrating how both musicians and visual artists were expressing the same evolving ideas and understandings of their world, using two different vocabularies. Art and Music, from Prehistory to the Present: Week 1: September 25th, 2025 Touching the Transcendent: From the Paleolithic to the sights and sounds of Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome Week 2: October 2nd, 2025 The Voice of God: Medieval Mysteries, Troubadours of Love, and the Renaissance Glories of God Week 3: October 9th, 2025 A Change of Perspective: From a Baroque Reformation to Metaphors of Royalty Week 4: October 16th, 2025 Into the Modern: Art and Music Gets Personal Tickets

< Back Knife Painting the Wild in Acrylics (Triton Online: Winter 2026) Price Members (6 Weeks): $120 Members (8 Weeks): $160 Non-Members (6 Weeks): $140 Non-Members (8 Weeks): $180 Day Pass: $21 (Members), $24 (Non-Members) Location Online Dates Thursday Evenings from January 8th through February 26th from 6:00PM-8:00PM Duration 6 Weeks, 8 Weeks Enroll About the Course This 8-week art session focuses on knife painting with acrylics. While a reference will be provided each week, students are encouraged to use their own references on any given subject. Join in on Knife Painting the Wild and create some new art to enjoy this Winter, or purchase the class as a gift for a friend/family member! After enrollment through Eventbrite, zoom information will be sent by the instructor. Schedule: Week 1: January 8th - Marlin Week 2: January 15th - Great White Week 3: January 22nd - Crashing Waves Week 4: January 29th - Whitewater Week 5: February 5th - Hippos Week 6: February 12th - Wildebeest Week 7: February 19th - Pelicans Week 8: February 26th - Kodiak Recommended Materials List: For a visual list of preferred materials on Amazon, email Jeff at bramschreiberjeff846@gmail.com 6 count of 11”x14” Canvas Panels or Stretched canvases or 6 count of 16”x20” Canvas Panels or Stretched Canvases Metal Palette/Painting Knives (At least three different sizes/shapes) Palette Paper Pads or rigid “Peel Off” Plastic Palette. 5mm Mechanical Pencil with HB Lead or HB Pencils with Sharpener White Vinyl Eraser and Tombow Mono-Zero Eraser White All-Stabilo Pencils 18oz. Bottle of Satin Glazing Liquid (Golden) Brushes (Either short or long handle depending whether you work from an easel or a table top easel) #1 , #4 , #6 Round Synthetic Brushes #6 , #8 , #10 Filbert Synthetic Brush (#12 Filbert optional) #4 , #6 , #8 Flat Synthetic Brushes #2 , #4 Bright Synthetic Brushes (made from Taklon Nylon) Wet Ones Wipes, Paper Towels, Water Container. Recommended Acrylic Colors: Titanium White, Mixing or Zinc White, Titan Buff, Ivory or Mars Black, Paynes Grey, Raw Umber, Burnt Sienna, Raw Sienna, Sap Green, Permanent Green Light, Hooker’s Green, Phthalo Green, Chrome Oxide Green, Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean Blue, Permanent Light Blue, Yellow Green, Turquoise, Cobalt Blue, Cadmium Red Medium, Permanent Red, Alizarin Crimson, Dioxazine Violet, Deep Violet, Cadmium Yellow Light, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Naples yellow, Cadmium Orange, Portrait Pink, Manganese Blue (optional), Burnt Umber (optional), Cadmium Red Light Questions? Please contact education@tritonmuseum.org Your Instructor Jeff Bramschreiber Jeff Bramschreiber has been drawing and painting for over forty years, and while he is primarily a pastelist, he also frequently works in acrylic, watercolor, silverpoint, most dry media and even airbrush. His artworks hang in private collections throughout the United States and Europe and have received many awards. A local art advocate, he has served as an art club president, (East Valley Artists and Santa Clara Art Association), as a board member for the Triton Museum, as a juror with nearly fifty shows to his credit, as treasurer and lecturer for Silicon Valley Open Studios, as a demonstrator and lecturer for many of the Bay Area art clubs, colleges and museums. Jeff also worked at University Art San Jose for 21 years before its closing in 2018 as an assistant Manager, Frame Designer, and Community Art Liaison. Mr. Bramschreiber has also helped coordinate, organize, and participate in numerous local art shows, group shows and events throughout his career. Currently he is an exhibiting and “live paint” artist at Kaleid Gallery in Downtown San Jose; Jeff is also an art instructor for the Triton Museum of Art, The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, and The Villages Arts and Crafts Association. Website: https://bramschreiberstudios.smugmug.com/

< Back Sketchbook Magic (Triton Online Winter 2026) Price Members (6 Weeks): $120 Members (8 Weeks): $160 Non-Members (6 Weeks): $140 Non-Members (8 Weeks): $180 Day Pass: $21 (Members), $24 (Non-Members) Location Online Dates Wednesday Evenings from January 7th through February 25th from 6:00PM-8:00PM Duration 6 Weeks, 8 Weeks Enroll About the Course Jeff often hears from students that they don’t have the time to complete a drawing or painting. If they do have the time, they may not know where to start or what to focus on. “Sketchbook Magic” is an answer to those questions! There will be a theme each week but students will choose the reference, the project size, the medium, and level of completion all within the confines of a sketchbook page. This is a fun online class for trying out ideas, timing yourself, observing your artistic tendencies, and personal discipline. Join in the start of the new year by trying something new, or purchase the class as a gift for a friend/family member! After enrollment through Eventbrite, zoom information will be sent by the instructor. Schedule: Week 1: January 7th - After the Rain Week 2: January 14th - Cetacea Week 3: January 21st - The Garden Week 4: January 28th - Junk Drawer Stuff Week 5: February 4th - Morning Coffee Week 6: February 11th - Tools Week 7: February 18th - Favorite Desserts Week 8: February 25th - Extraterrestrial Recommended Materials List: For a visual list of preferred materials on Amazon, email Jeff at bramschreiberjeff846@gmail.com Mechanical Pencil with 5mm HB Lead or HB Pencils with Sharpener White Vinyl Eraser Small Ink Pen (1 Diameter) 8.5”x11” or 9”x12” Hardbound Sketchbook (Preferably Spiral) Small Tube Watercolors or Watercolor Set with Round Brush FAQ: Cancellations: The Triton Museum may cancel a class, camp, or workshop due to weather, health, an emergency, or low attendance. In those cases, the registered attendee will be notified of the cancellation as soon as possible and will be offered a refund or credit for the class. Photography Policy: The Triton Museum reserves the right to use photographs taken during classes and workshops for publicity and media purposes. This includes but is not limited to the Triton website and social media. If you do not want yourself or your child included in these photographs, please notify Triton staff at the time of enrollment. Questions? Please contact education@tritonmuseum.org Your Instructor Jeff Bramschreiber Jeff Bramschreiber has been drawing and painting for over forty years, and while he is primarily a pastelist, he also frequently works in acrylic, watercolor, silverpoint, most dry media and even airbrush. His artworks hang in private collections throughout the United States and Europe and have received many awards. A local art advocate, he has served as an art club president, (East Valley Artists and Santa Clara Art Association), as a board member for the Triton Museum, as a juror with nearly fifty shows to his credit, as treasurer and lecturer for Silicon Valley Open Studios, as a demonstrator and lecturer for many of the Bay Area art clubs, colleges and museums. Jeff also worked at University Art San Jose for 21 years before its closing in 2018 as an assistant Manager, Frame Designer, and Community Art Liaison. Mr. Bramschreiber has also helped coordinate, organize, and participate in numerous local art shows, group shows and events throughout his career. Currently he is an exhibiting and “live paint” artist at Kaleid Gallery in Downtown San Jose; Jeff is also an art instructor for the Triton Museum of Art, The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, and The Villages Arts and Crafts Association. Website: https://bramschreiberstudios.smugmug.com/