Graduates in Residence
The Graduate in Residence program at The Florence Academy of Art gives a small number of exceptional graduating students a studio for a fourth year, allowing them to explore their own artistic direction beyond the standard curriculum. Selected by faculty and mentored by FAA Founder Daniel Graves, these students deepen their practice while carrying forward the Academy’s teaching tradition.
Jacky Chan
Graduate in Residence 2018-19
"Male figure", Graphite and charcoal on toned paper, 100 x 55 cm
"Male figure", Graphite and charcoal on toned paper, 100 x 55 cm
Isabelle Weir
Graduate in Residence 2024-25
"Rising", Oil on canvas, 90 x 120cm
"Rising", Oil on canvas, 90 x 120cm
Dasha Belokrylova
Graduate in Residence 2018-19
“Georgina”, Oil on canvas, 50 x 60 cm
“Georgina”, Oil on canvas, 50 x 60 cm
Hao Wang
Graduate in Residence 2019-20
"Blu", Oil on canvas, 50 x 70 cm
"Blu", Oil on canvas, 50 x 70 cm
Elizabeth Ralph-Smith
Graduate in Residence 2022-23
"Portrait of Teresa", Oil on canvas
"Portrait of Teresa", Oil on canvas
Giuseppe de Palma
Graduate in Residence 2024-25
"Death of Utopia", Oil on canvas, 2024
"Death of Utopia", Oil on canvas, 2024
Emma Garay
Graduate in Residence 2022-23
Figure painting, Oil on canvas
Figure painting, Oil on canvas
Tatiana Popova
Graduate in Residence 2023-24
"Guardian of Beauty", Oil on canvas, 90 x 70 cm
"Guardian of Beauty", Oil on canvas, 90 x 70 cm
Emma Garay
Graduate in Residence 2022-23
"Clothed in Blue", Oil on canvas, 138 × 82 cm
"Clothed in Blue", Oil on canvas, 138 × 82 cm
Giuseppe de Palma
Graduate in Residence 2024-25
"Battesimo di Cristo", Oil on canvas, 210 x 160 cm
"Battesimo di Cristo", Oil on canvas, 210 x 160 cm
Tatiana Popova
Graduate in Residence 2023-24
"Portrait of The Lady", Oil on canvas, 115 x 75 cm
"Portrait of The Lady", Oil on canvas, 115 x 75 cm
Elizabeth Ralph-Smith
Graduate in Residence 2022-23
"Fleur", Oil on linen, 75 x 55 cm, 2023
"Fleur", Oil on linen, 75 x 55 cm, 2023
Fleur Stebis
Graduate in Residence 2024-25
Portrait painting, Oil on canvas
Portrait painting, Oil on canvas
Matteo Persiani
Graduate in Residence 2023-24
"Sara", Oil on canvas, 60 x 50 cm
"Sara", Oil on canvas, 60 x 50 cm
Rob Wegh
Graduate in Residence 2023-24
"Aime", Stonerock Resin, H186 x W160 x D76 cm
"Aime", Stonerock Resin, H186 x W160 x D76 cm
Lukas Freudenberg
Graduate in Residence 2023-24
"Allegorie des Hasses", Oil on canvas, 115 x 100 cm
"Allegorie des Hasses", Oil on canvas, 115 x 100 cm
Sahra Becherer
Graduate in Residence 2018-19
"Torso study of Leo", Oil on canvas, 70 x 65 cm
"Torso study of Leo", Oil on canvas, 70 x 65 cm
Jacky Chan
Graduate in Residence 2018-19
"Untitled", Oil on canvas, 150 x 110 cm
"Untitled", Oil on canvas, 150 x 110 cm
Justas Varpucanskis
Graduate in Residence 2019-20
"Camilla", Graphite on toned paper, 7 x 7 in.
"Camilla", Graphite on toned paper, 7 x 7 in.
Isabelle Weir
Graduate in Residence 2024-25
"Giorgi", Oil on Canvas, 80 x 90 cm
"Giorgi", Oil on Canvas, 80 x 90 cm
Lukas Freudenberg
Graduate in Residence 2023-24
"Mariagrazia", Oil on canvas, 95 x 105 cm
"Mariagrazia", Oil on canvas, 95 x 105 cm
Dasha Belokrylova
Graduate in Residence 2018-19
“Alondra”, Oil on canvas, 50 x 90 cm
“Alondra”, Oil on canvas, 50 x 90 cm
Jikke ten Cate
Graduate in Residence 2025-26
Figure painting, Oil on canvas
Figure painting, Oil on canvas
Andrea Kirlieva
Graduate in Residence 2025-26
"The morning after", Oil on canvas, 130 x 170 cm
"The morning after", Oil on canvas, 130 x 170 cm
Daniel Zalla
Graduate in Residence 2023-24
"Girl with a Blue Scarf", Oil on canvas, 75 x 100 cm
"Girl with a Blue Scarf", Oil on canvas, 75 x 100 cm
Isabelle Weir
Graduate in Residence 2024-25
"Reverie", Oil on canvas, 70 x 100 cm
"Reverie", Oil on canvas, 70 x 100 cm
Lukas Freudenberg
Graduate in Residence 2023-24
"Needle", Oil on canvas, 85 x 100 cm
"Needle", Oil on canvas, 85 x 100 cm
Tanvi Pathare
Graduate in Residence 2012-13
"Emma", Oil on linen, 80 x 50 cm
"Emma", Oil on linen, 80 x 50 cm
Gabriel Akre
Graduate in Residence 2024-25
"San Miniato verso il Monte", Life-size sculpture
"San Miniato verso il Monte", Life-size sculpture
Jikke ten Cate
Graduate in Residence 2025-26
Portrait drawing, Charcoal and white chalk
Portrait drawing, Charcoal and white chalk
James Abbit
Graduate in Residence 2022-23
"Burden of Tours", Oil on linen, 50 x 40 cm
"Burden of Tours", Oil on linen, 50 x 40 cm
Rafael Guerra
Graduate in Residence 2012-13
"The Traveler", Oil on linen, 70 x 55 cm
"The Traveler", Oil on linen, 70 x 55 cm
Sahra Becherer
Graduate in Residence 2018-19
"Portrait of Ola", Oil on canvas, 60 x 50 cm
"Portrait of Ola", Oil on canvas, 60 x 50 cm
Jikke Ten Cate
Graduate in Residence 2025-26
Figure painting, Oil on canvas
Figure painting, Oil on canvas
James Abbit
Graduate in Residence 2022-23
"Self Portrait", Oil on linen, 75 x 80 cm
"Self Portrait", Oil on linen, 75 x 80 cm
Dasha Belokrylova
Graduate in Residence 2018-19
“Seagulls”, Oil on canvas, 55 x 65 cm
“Seagulls”, Oil on canvas, 55 x 65 cm
Issie Weir
Graduate in Residence 2024-25
"In the Studio", Oil on canvas
"In the Studio", Oil on canvas
Jacky Chan
Graduate in Residence 2018-19
"Dasha", Oil on canvas, 60 x 40 cm
"Dasha", Oil on canvas, 60 x 40 cm
Lukas Freudenberg
Graduate in Residence 2023-24
"Giulia", Oil on canvas, 100 x 110 cm
"Giulia", Oil on canvas, 100 x 110 cm
Justas Varpucanskis
Graduate in Residence 2019-20
"Noemi", Graphite and white chalk on toned paper, 7 x 10 in.
"Noemi", Graphite and white chalk on toned paper, 7 x 10 in.
Emma Garay
Graduate in Residence 2022-23
"Portrait of Peace", Oil on canvas
"Portrait of Peace", Oil on canvas
Dasha Belokrylova
Graduate in Residence 2018-19
“The Sphinx”, Charcoal, chalk and sanguine on toned paper, 49 x 49 cm
“The Sphinx”, Charcoal, chalk and sanguine on toned paper, 49 x 49 cm
Andrew Waller
Graduate in Residence 2022-23
"Portrait of Giovanni", Oil on canvas
"Portrait of Giovanni", Oil on canvas
Elizabeth Ralph-Smith
"Figure painting of Giovanni", Oil on canvas, 120 x 60 cm
Elizabeth Ralph-Smith
Graduate in Residence 2022-23
Figure painting, Oil on canvas
Figure painting, Oil on canvas
Silvia De Arcangelis
Graduate in Residence 2025-26
"Symphony of Emotions", Oil on canvas, 135 x 175 cm
"Symphony of Emotions", Oil on canvas, 135 x 175 cm
Lukas Freudenberg
Graduate in Residence 2023-24
"Mine", Oil on canvas, 45 x 55 cm, 2024
"Mine", Oil on canvas, 45 x 55 cm, 2024
Cameron Marsh
Graduate in Residence 2024-25
"Girl from Perugia", Oil on linen, 55 x 65 cm
"Girl from Perugia", Oil on linen, 55 x 65 cm
Rafael Guerra
Graduate in Residence 2012-13
"Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum. Sacrifice & Preparation", Oil on linen, 175 x 130 cm
"Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum. Sacrifice & Preparation", Oil on linen, 175 x 130 cm
Tanvi Pathare
Graduate in Residence 2012-13
"Figure study", Oil on linen, 70 x 50 cm
"Figure study", Oil on linen, 70 x 50 cm
Andrew Waller
Graduate in Residence 2022-23
Portrait, Oil on canvas
Portrait, Oil on canvas
Lukas Freudenberg
Graduate in Residence 2022-23
"Paula", Oil on canvas, 40 x 50 cm
"Paula", Oil on canvas, 40 x 50 cm
Elizabeth Ralph-Smith
Graduate in Residence 2022-23
Portrait, Oil on canvas
Portrait, Oil on canvas
Lukas Freudenberg
Graduate in Residence 2023-24
"Eris", Oil on canvas, 200 x 130 cm
"Eris", Oil on canvas, 200 x 130 cm
Andrew Waller
Graduate in Residence 2022-23
Portrait, Oil on canvas
Portrait, Oil on canvas
Cameron Marsh
Graduate in Residence 2024-25
"Back Study", Oil on canvas, 70 x 100 cm
"Back Study", Oil on canvas, 70 x 100 cm
Lukas Freudenberg
Graduate in Residence 2022-23
"Moire", Oil on canvas, 95 x 115 cm
"Moire", Oil on canvas, 95 x 115 cm
Matteo Persiani
Graduate in Residence 2023-24
"Federica", Oil on canvas
"Federica", Oil on canvas
Matteo Persiani
Graduate in Residence 2023-24
"Letizia", Oil on canvas, 45 x 65 cm
"Letizia", Oil on canvas, 45 x 65 cm
Silvia De Arcangelis
Graduate in Residence 2025-26
"Sleeping Gipsy", Oil on canvas
"Sleeping Gipsy", Oil on canvas
Tanvi Pathare
Graduate in Residence 2012-13
"Fire", Oil on linen, 200 x 150 cm
"Fire", Oil on linen, 200 x 150 cm
Jacky Chan
Graduate in Residence 2018-19
"Portrait of a designer, Yael", Oil on canvas, 150 x 110 cm
"Portrait of a designer, Yael", Oil on canvas, 150 x 110 cm
Dasha Belokrylova
Graduate in Residence 2018-19
“Écorché Still Life”, Oil on canvas, 50 x 85 cm
“Écorché Still Life”, Oil on canvas, 50 x 85 cm
Isabelle Weir
Graduate in Residence 2024-25
"Smile!", Sepia and white chalk on hand-toned paper, 40 x 50 cm
"Smile!", Sepia and white chalk on hand-toned paper, 40 x 50 cm
Matteo Persiani
Graduate in Residence 2023-24
"Self-portrait", Oil on canvas
"Self-portrait", Oil on canvas
Zacheriah Kramer
Graduate in Residence 2011-12
"Sower", Oil on linen, 85 x 75 cm
"Sower", Oil on linen, 85 x 75 cm
Tatiana Popova
Graduate in Residence 2023-24
"Meeting the Grasshopper", Oil on canvas, 40 x 35 cm
"Meeting the Grasshopper", Oil on canvas, 40 x 35 cm
Daniel Zalla
Graduate in Residence 2023-24
"Mel in Feathers", Oil on canvas, 85 x 140 cm
"Mel in Feathers", Oil on canvas, 85 x 140 cm
Dasha Belokrylova
Graduate in Residence 2018-19
“Elf study”, Oil on canvas, 30 x 35 cm
“Elf study”, Oil on canvas, 30 x 35 cm
Emma Garay
Graduate in Residence 2022-23
Lying figure, Oil on canvas
Lying figure, Oil on canvas
Tatiana Popova
Graduate in Residence 2023-24
"Vasilisa the Beautiful", Oil on canvas, 140 x 105 cm
"Vasilisa the Beautiful", Oil on canvas, 140 x 105 cm
Cameron Marsh
Graduate in Residence 2024-25
"Model in Studio", Etching, 15 x 20 cm
"Model in Studio", Etching, 15 x 20 cm
Hao Wang
Graduate in Residence 2019-20
"Hope", Oil on canvas, 50 x 70 cm
"Hope", Oil on canvas, 50 x 70 cm
Sahra Becherer
Graduate in Residence 2018-19
"Early summer greetings", Oil on canvas, 50 x 35 cm
"Early summer greetings", Oil on canvas, 50 x 35 cm
Zacheriah Kramer
Graduate in Residence 2011-12
"Self-portrait study", Charcoal on paper, 67 x 50 cm
"Self-portrait study", Charcoal on paper, 67 x 50 cm
Matteo Persiani
Graduate in Residence 2023-24
"Clouds Approaching", Oil on canvas
"Clouds Approaching", Oil on canvas
Andrew Waller
Graduate in Residence 2022-23
"Man in a Pakol", Oil on canvas, 45 x 55 cm
"Man in a Pakol", Oil on canvas, 45 x 55 cm
Jacky Chan
Graduate in Residence 2018-19
"Dawn", Oil on canvas, 150 x 110cm
"Dawn", Oil on canvas, 150 x 110cm
Silvia De Arcangelis
Graduate in Residence 2025-26
"Tales", Pastel drawing
"Tales", Pastel drawing
Silvia De Arcangelis
Graduate in Residence 2025-26
Portrait, Pastel drawing
Portrait, Pastel drawing
Justas Varpucanskis
Graduate in Residence 2019-20
"Eli", Oil on Panel with carved and gilded frame, 11.5 x 13.5 in.
"Eli", Oil on Panel with carved and gilded frame, 11.5 x 13.5 in.
Lukas Freudenberg
Graduate in Residence 2023-24
"The chosen one", Oil on canvas, 75 x 105 cm
"The chosen one", Oil on canvas, 75 x 105 cm
Daniel Zalla
Graduate in Residence 2023-24
"The Model in the Studio", Oil on canvas, 70 x 115 cm
"The Model in the Studio", Oil on canvas, 70 x 115 cm
Daniel Zalla
Graduate in Residence 2023-24
"St. Augustine", Oil on canvas, 105 x 140 cm
"St. Augustine", Oil on canvas, 105 x 140 cm
James Abbit
Graduate in Residence 2022-23
"Martha nocturne", Oil on linen, 50 x 40 cm
"Martha nocturne", Oil on linen, 50 x 40 cm
Tanvi Pathare
Graduate in Residence 2012-13
"Earth", Oil on linen, 200 x 150 cm
"Earth", Oil on linen, 200 x 150 cm
Isabelle Weir
Graduate in Residence 2024-25
"Adventure Mouse", Oil on canvas, ⌀ 47 cm
"Adventure Mouse", Oil on canvas, ⌀ 47 cm
Tatiana Popova
Graduate in Residence 2023-24
"Italian Red", Oil on canvas, 50 x 75 cm
"Italian Red", Oil on canvas, 50 x 75 cm
Laura Espinosa
Graduate in Residence 2025-26
"Radiance", Oil on Canvas, 210 x 135 cm
"Radiance", Oil on Canvas, 210 x 135 cm
Hao Wang
Graduate in Residence 2019-20
"Portrait of Camilla", Pencil and white chalk on gray paper, 22 x 30 cm
"Portrait of Camilla", Pencil and white chalk on gray paper, 22 x 30 cm
Rafael Guerra
Graduate in Residence 2012-13
"Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum. Release & Liberation", Oil on linen, 175 x 130 cm
"Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum. Release & Liberation", Oil on linen, 175 x 130 cm
Matteo Persiani
Graduate in Residence 2023-24
"Jasmine", Oil on canvas
"Jasmine", Oil on canvas
Hao Wang
Graduate in Residence 2019-20
"Portrait of Irene", Oil on canvas, 60 x 80 cm
"Portrait of Irene", Oil on canvas, 60 x 80 cm
Gabriel Akre
Graduate in Residence 2024-25
"Portrait of Saint Hildegard von Bingen", Finished clay, Life-size
"Portrait of Saint Hildegard von Bingen", Finished clay, Life-size
Tanvi Pathare
Graduate in Residence 2012-13
"Stephanie", Oil on linen, 60 x 50 cm
"Stephanie", Oil on linen, 60 x 50 cm
