During the past few years, I've been blessed with the opportunity to network with some wonderful artists. Although I have seen much talent,there are a few that stand out so much that I wanted to share some of them and their work with you.
What is Ritch Gaiti's Art About?
Since the first time I saw Ritch's work, I was awestruck at his use of color and texture. Preferring the rich colors of oils, Ritch focuses on delivering feeling, emotion, and conveying mood. He tends to portray an ethereal feeling in his paintings which have a subject matter of the American West, mostly horses and Native Americans. Each painting takes about 4-6 weeks to complete.
About Ritch Gaiti
At the age of 6 or 7, Ritch developed an interest in art. After taking a few art classes, Rich decided that wasn't for him and he has been self taught since. Ritch says "Creating
something from nothing turns me on. I love to envision and make
things come to life-and see things grow".
Bragging Rights: "My mother
likes my work.. and I have exhibited in many galleries and museums
throughout the country".
To view Ritch Gaiti's work, please go visit the following:
www.Gaiti.com
Ritch Gaiti on Facebook
2. Joulia Apostolova
Julia's bright shining personality is as beautiful as her art.
About Julia Apostolova's Art
Julia specializes in abstract
paintings. She enjoys abstract art because it gives her much freedom and relaxes her. She paints with almost everything -
Acrylic, Oil, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Ink, but prefers mostly Acrylic
and the relief textures with sculpture materials. Depending on the chosen technique, Joulia's art may take anywhere from 3-4 days to 3-4 weeks to complete.
More About Julia Apostolova
Early in life, before she was able to read, she was drawing all the time. She later graduated with a Bachelors Degree from the ''Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts'' in Plovdiv (Bulgaria, Europe). When asked why she creates art, Julia replied, "I can't imagine my life without
art and mostly, because it makes me happy when I make other people
happy! Everything
inspires me - the turquoise color of the sea, the majestic nature,
the colors and the music in our lives and my exciting travels around
the world! "
Her favorite quote is: ''Art washes
away from the soul the dust of everyday life''.
Pablo Picasso
Bragging Rights
Gallery Representation:
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Amsterdam Whitney Gallery - Chelsea, New York, USA
◤ The Brick Lane Gallery- London, UK, thebricklanegallery.com
and has also had works featured in numerous catalogs, websites and blogs
3. Deborah Rankin Matz
Deborah paints beautiful sea life and creatures of the oceans. Although she paints in a variety of sizes, many of her paintings are large and breathtaking. She networks with professional underwater photographers from all over the world which have been gracious enough to allow her to paint from their beautiful photographs. Through this experience she has a profound respect and concern for our environment, the oceans and the beautiful sea creatures that live within.
More About Deborah
Deborah Rankin Matz is originally from Ft. Walton Beach, Navarre and the Destin Florida area. Always having a love for art and drawing, Deborah decided to attend the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. After she and her husband relocated to Destin Florida to retire, she was so inspired by the beautiful beaches and the Destin culture that she decided she was at the point in her life to enjoy her art again.
Also find Deborah on Facebook: Facebook Deborah Rankin Matz
About Rob's Art
Rob is inspired by nature, the movement and loyalty of
animals, especially horses ( he stresses horses). Living close to
the coast, he is also inspired by the sea. Rob paints in oil paints and has found his niche in a unique wet on wet process resulting in astonishing paintings.
More About Rob
Rob's grandfather taught him to draw at the age of 5 on the back of a cigar box. Although Rob did later attend some art classes, he is primarily self taught. Painting in oils, Rob enjoys creating art because it gives him great pleasure and peace.
5. Zena Rowland Website: www.ZenaRowland.com
Turners Wood Oil on Canvas by Zena Rowland
About Zena's Art
Zena paints in oils and I find the beautiful use of color stands out most in her work. Zena states that she so inspired by color that her ideas come after she heads to the canvas where she starts with one or two colors. She puts them on the canvas and the inspiration comes from there. She loves to create relaxing scenes and many have said that they find her paintings spiritual and have used them for meditation.
More about Zena
Zena has always loved art which was her favorite subject at school. She found herself looking forward to that particular lesson. Since she felt students weren't really encouraged much at school, she is primarily self taught.
Besides her website, you can find Zena on the following networks:
Interviewing each of these talented artist was a pleasure. I found we all have a few things in common. It is interesting that we all discovered our love of art at a very early age and most of us were self taught.
