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The ambiance of
echoing halls and grand scale paintings added fuel
to our imaginations(we only stirred up minor
havoc). By age 13, I had my first outdoor
exhibition at an art show on Boulevard East. At
age 17, I had earned the title of "most
creative artist" by the Ramapo College Teen
Arts Competition. Since 1995, I have been working
professionally with colored pencils.
I try to employ a
soft touch to my technique without losing
the strength of the subject. Vivid colors lend an
added luster to the piece. A great deal of time is
spent laboring over the composition. Nothing is
left to chance. This is something that I've
learned through trial and error.Color schemes and
subjects are well mapped out before I reach the
critical stage of drawing. The final works are
always transferred on to 4-ply cold press Bristol
board.Strathmore and Stonehenge, preferably.
Prismacolor and Derwent Studio pencils are
favored.
I label my work
"Fantasized Realism". My themes are
primarily still-life with a surrealistic
undertone. No matter the subject, I find that my
paintings have a slight metaphysical quality. Each
painting is highly personal and indicative of
whatever I am feeling at the time. A finished
piece for me is the grandest of all achievements.
Almost therapeutic, the drawing process from start
to finish is a "letting go" of sorts.
The line between my spirituality and art has
always been blurred. Painting is my way of worship
and prayer. No matter the subject, the art comes
purely from my heart.
I would like to thank my Step Father, Daniel L.
Gualtieri Jr. For his never ending time,support,
love, guidance and ingenious sense of humor! Your
good deeds were never left unnoticed.
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