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Putnam Science Academy

STUDIO PORTFOLIO
ART TEAM

Join our inspiring after-school program designed to develop your artistic skills and prepare you for a future in world of the art and design. Students in the group have the opportunity to explore their passion in a relaxed, supportive environment.

We take a compassionate and empathetic approach to understanding your goals and dreams as an artist, designer, or photographer. Whether you’re interested in Fine Art, Animation, Illustration, Photography, Graphic Design, or Digital Media, you’ll build the skills and creative mindset to bring your visions to life.

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Anthony Foronda
Director of the Studio Art Portfolio Program / Director of PSA Fine Art & Design

A graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art, he is an internationally awarded illustrator and designer and has worked in corporate marketing departments and ad agencies. He has taught at the Ringling College of Art and educational institutions around CT.

“The goal of an art educator is to teach students to see the beauty in the world and find their own voice and vision”

Since graduating from MICA, Anthony has always freelanced as a editorial illustrator working for magazines and newspapers like the New York Times, Washington Post, The Miami Herald, NPR (National Public Radio), Red Herring Financial Magazine, Government Executive Magazine, etc.

He has been recognized in American Illustration, Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles, The Alternative Pick Awards, and has been in the Luerzers Archive’s “200 Best Digital Artists & Illustrators Worldwide” in six biennials.  He was selected into the archive for 2024-2025.  Anthony is also an adjunct professor and educator who taught at independent schools & colleges and guest lecturer at Ringling School of Art, Eckerd College in Florida, The Art Institute online and Eastern CT University as well as local Preparory Schools & High Schools. He began working as Studio Foronda when he moved to Connecticut in 2005.

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DIRECTOR

STUDIO PORTFOLIO ART TEAM

At Putnam Science Academy, our Fine & Digital Arts program is designed to inspire creativity, teach essential artistic principles, and nurture personal expression through a diverse range of disciplines, including drawing, painting, digital arts, ceramics, and sculpture. Our program helps students grow as an artist and express their unique vision and find their voice.

Pursue a future in Art & Design

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MR. FORONDA HAS TAUGHT STUDENTS WHO ATTENDED:

RIT
PRATT
BROWN

NYU
OTIS
RINGLING

SVA
EMERSON
BUCKNELL

HARTFORD
& MORE

Discover Your Creative Path. Join Our
Studio ART Portfolio TEAM

A Program That Inspires You

What You’ll Experience:

  • Hands-on guidance to master the essential drawing, painting techniques using both traditional approaches and integration into future media.
  • Projects tailored to your future field of study in art and design.
  • Design & Creative thinking to solve real-world problems with innovative solutions.
  • A solid foundation for higher education and career opportunities in the visual arts. 
  • Exploratory trips catered to the student’s passions.
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Interested in developing your portfolio to become a professional artist or designer?
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