Artist Statement:
Creating artwork is something that has been a great part of my life since I was very young. I have worked perfecting my skill throughout my life. Working at attaining growth with every piece I create is a hope I strive for.
I explore many themes from still life to plein air landscapes. What I try to achieve in my work is the essence of the subject or focal point. Then I try to make sure everything else supports that. All my artworks are done with oils. But first there is much preliminary work. I start with thumbnails or small sketches. Then comes the value and color study. Sometimes, I may start with an underpainting or tone the linen in acrylics depending on the surface of my support. I also may start with a grisallie technique which is the use of a limited pallette or monochromatic block-in. After that I am ready for a thin block-in of test colors. When all is tested out and I'm happy with my choices, I will start to paint more thickly usually with several coats or passes of paint. To finish, I make any small corrections or clean up and deal with edges.
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Shipping Time:
All my paintings are varnished and ready to go. As soon as I receive payment, I will ship that day or the next day depending on when I receive the order. Your new artwork will be securely wrapped and packaged on its way to you. I track all my packages until you receive it safely.
Thank you for considering supporting my art journey.
Grace
Education:
Private/Workshops:
Lucas Bononi, private
Todd Casey, private and workshops
Andrew Lattimore, workshops
Paul McCormack, workshops
Vince Natale, semi-private
Grace Barna, workshops
Awards & Distinctions:
On-Line Competitions/Art Exhibitions
Camelback Gallery Competition:
Artist Choice VII Award Exhibition, Bronze Award, "Come Here Often?", June 2021
Light Space & Time Competition:
"Animals" Overall Winning Artist Category for "The Meek and the Mighty", June 2021
On-Line 18th "Solo Art Series" Exhibition, Youtube Feature, June 15th - June 30, 2021
Light Space & Time Competition:
"Botanicals" Special Merit Award for "Moonbeam", May 2021
Bold Brush Competitions FAV15% Awards:
Title: Date:
Peaceful Day, May 2021
Studio Sunrise, November 2020
Come Here Often?, October 2020
Valencian Girl with Oranges, August 2020
The Sun Comes Out Again, July 2020
Todays Specials, June 2020
The Tea Kettle Still Life, January 2020
The Nutcracker no. 2, November 2015
Female Bust, December 2014
Exhibitions:
Solo Showings:
McKinney and Doyle, Pawling, NY
Zen Art Gallery, Poughkeepsie, NY
Picture Perfect, Hopewell Jct., NY
Rotundra Gallery, Poughkeepsie, NY
The Artist Palate, Poughkeepsie, NY
Mark Gruber Gallery, New Paltz, NY 2018
Artistic Influences:
John Singer Sargent, Caravaggio, Vermeer, Norman Rockwell, Richard Schmid to name a few
Artist Tags:
original, traditional, paintings, classic, realism, surrealism
