New Art at Natur-Tyme and art classes at Michaels
Natur-Tyme has new art hanging on its wall for the months of March, April, and May!
The gallery is featuring acrylic pouring paintings by Derek Bryant, wildlife photography by Kelley Parker, and my paintings of local trees.
Stop by and check it out!
In addition this month I'm teaching two paintings classes at Michaels in DeWitt, NY.
Painting Class in Acrylic - Magnolia - Intermediate
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
6:30 PM 8:30 PM
Michaels Store in DeWitt
Price: $15 + Materials
Drawing Class - Still Life
Wednesday, March 14 28, 2018
6:30 PM 8:30 PM
Michaels Store in DeWitt
Price: $15 + Materials
Holiday Gift Fairs & Art Classes
I have some very good news to share with you.
First, if you haven't seen it yet, I have been working on a new series of Sicilian Oil Landscapes, which you can now view and purchase at Natur-Tyme.
View of Segesta II, oil on canvas by Maria Rizzo
Second, I am very excited to bring my paintings, prints, bookmarks, and magnets at two GREAT holiday events (where everything is 10% off!):
In addition, I've joined Michaels' team in DeWitt, NY, as their certified Grumbacher Art Instructor! From now on, I will be teaching various painting classes at the store. Check out the two painting classes that are coming up this November:
November 8, 2017
(6:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
November 29, 2017 (6:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
If you are interested, make sure to sign-up through the links above!
Also, at the end of the month, I am going to Italy (Roma-Napoli) for a special wedding. Yay! If you want to see photos of my short adventure, make sure to either follow me on Instagram or on my Facebook page !
Maria
Studio Visit with Artist Barbara Counte-Gaugel
Check out my visit with artist Barbara Conte-Gaugel in her fascinating art studio.
Barbara Conte-Gaugel knows my quirky husband well. In mid-May she sent me an email to let me know that she was getting rid of a male mannequin and she was wondering if Dan wanted it for his rock shows. The answer was a sound: "Yes!"
So on May 27 Dan and I drove down to the Delavan center in Syracuse, NY to pick up this mannequin from Barbara's art studio. But, once we got there, we ended up hanging out in Barbara's beautiful studio catching up on all things art, paint, and tools, and listening to the stories behind Barbara's fascinating collection of found-objects.
Lately, Barbara has been focusing on painting oil landscapes but she is also a mixed media artist and an impressive seamstress.
Barbara writes:
I want to be an oil painter when I grow up. There, I’ve said it. This is the gold ring that I have been after while pursuing “any art medium that takes my fancy.” As a multi-media artist, I work in painting and assemblage as well as photography. While it could sound like a lack of discipline for one to go from one medium to another, that is not necessarily true. For me, one medium fuels another. My mind explodes with new ideas. I have been told that there is a common thread that can be seen running through my work. I like that.
The assemblage series is called, “Remnants”. Old, rusty and ordinary things are given a new life, one quite different from the former one, but no less important.
My oil paintings, many done in plein air, along with studio still life works are slowly filling my studio walls at the Delavan Center.
You can learn more about Barbara Conte-Gaugel by visiting her website at http://barbaraconte-gaugel.com/
New Small Oil Paintings from the VELATURA Series
I am so happy to introduce you to some of my new small paintings from my new series called VELATURA.
I am so happy to introduce you to some of my new small paintings from my new series called VELATURA.
What does VELATURA mean?
The term velatura reflects my painting process, which consists of the fabrication, subtle layers upon layers of color, of dreamlike, and sometimes playful, realities.
I adore creating art based on the real world but vividly transformed by my infatuation for soothing colors like purples, greens, and blues.
I truly enjoy creating paintings that reflect my admiration for nature's creative force. With each brushstroke, I feel a connection with its whimsical energy.
My approach to painting depends on the complexity of the subject.
To add to the realism of the painting, I add the velatura, which are numerous glazes of color.
When I paint evocative nature scenes, I play with blue-brown washes and bold, bright marks which slowly morph into a suggestive landscape.
This creative process begins with a dynamic abstraction and ends into a believable, yet personal, reality.
You can find my paintings at Natur-Tyme, 3160 Erie Blvd. East
DeWitt, NY or on my online shop.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Maria
MARIA RIZZO
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