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Artist Statement:
As a child, I was fascinated
by the vibrant colors of
sunsets, the seasons, flowers
and certain landscapes. But
all of my life I have suffered
from severe asthma. While the
other children were outside
enjoying the snow or jumping
in the fallen leaves, blooming
flowers of spring, etc. I ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
Solo and/or Two Person
Exhibitions
2008
Mount Tom's Homemade Ice
Cream, Easthampton, MA
d'Art Gallery, Eastworks,
Easthampton, MA
2006
Lavoie Chiropractic Office,
Ludlow, MA
2005
Sturbridge Coffee Roasters,
Southbridge, MA
2004
Arts in the Garden, Palmer, MA
2002
Ludlow Library, Ludlow, MA
Dane Gallery, Indian Orchard,
MA
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Artist Galleries:
Dane Gallery/Indian Orchard
Mills Studios
34 Front Street
Indian Orchard, Massachusetts,
01151
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If interested in purchasing
any of my works, I accept
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Artist Reviews:
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Collections:
Ms. Joanne Alexander, Toronto,
Canada
Private Collector, Ontario,
Canada
Mr. Wayne Baxter, Easthampton,
MA
Private Collector, East Haven,
CT
Mr. Robert M. Busnach,
Arlington, MA
Private Collector, Sahuarita,
AZ
Ms. Judy Carpenter, Westport.
CT
Ms. Sharon Carpenter,
Ludlow,MA, Owns 3 Paintings
Mr. Kevin Casmaro, Chicopee,
MA
Private Collector, Stillwater,
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Commissions:
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Kadis, Agawam,
MA
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher
Dempsey, Ludlow, MA
Mrs. Shelby Gibbons-Hall,
Springfield, MA
Ms. Rosemary House, Chicopee,
MA
Ms. Lynn Paul, Chicopee, MA,
Commissioned 2 Paintings
Reeds Landing, Springfield, MA
Ms. Shelly Ayala, Ontario,
Canada
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Doire,
Pelham, MA
Mr. & Mrs. Sean Devine, ...
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Renee Rutana Biography:
| Biographical information for Renee Rutana can be found below. The artist may choose what information to display. Sometimes the artist chooses not to display personal information to the general public. |
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Age
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42
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| Gender |
Female
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| Status |
Married
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| Children |
3
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| Religion |
not provided |
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| Education |
Bachelor of Fine Arts |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
Painting (of course), Reading, Music, Going to Museums, Nature and Exploring new Places |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Painting Oil
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Impressionism - (1865 - 1885)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Vincent van Gogh, also Edward Hopper
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| Favorite Work of Art |
Starry Night by van Gogh
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
There were several. One of them was going to the Met in NYC and just absorbing all that great artwork. Just seeing all the beauty around made me want to aspire to more bigger things with my own work.
Another inspiration was watching the movie, "Lust for Life" with Kirk Douglas as Vincent van Gogh. Obviously, the ending didn't inspire, it was seeing van Gogh's excitement as he saw a new scene to paint. His active brushstrokes and never stopping.
One more inspiration was picking up a book of Edward Hopper's New England paintings. I fell in love with his work and wanted to touch people with my work as he had done for me with his. |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
It has always been with me as long as I remember. I had severe asthma as a child, so I couldn't do a lot of the things the other kids were doing. I was in bed and hospitalized many times, to keep busy and happy, I painted, drew, made crafts and such. I continued painting on into adulthood, pursued it in college and here I am! |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Hi, thank you for visiting. Let me tell you a little about myself, I live in Massachusetts with my husband, older son, young daughter and son along with two cats. I'm also a Freelance Graphic Designer. I like to travel (especially the to the New England coast), read, lighthouses, independent films, write poetry and short stories and listen to music. My primary mediums of choice are Acrylics, Oils and Watercolor. I also do some Collage work, Drawing, Pen and Ink, Pastel and Wood block/Linocut prints. Commissions are always welcomed, if interested, please email me.
I regularly show at the Dane Gallery, in Indian Orchard of Springfield, Massachusetts, from which I sell my artwork and prints. I rent a studio that's part of a small artist community that includes over 46 artists/artesians and have been a resident there since 1994. Twice a year the artists have a huge open studio event that lasts the whole weekend each time. In my studio, I work on my paintings, greet guests and conduct private sales throughout the year. I also exhibit my art in restaurants, fairs, college exhibits, other galleries, hospitals, libraries, bookstores, juried competitions and many other public places. I've exhibited a lot throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. My paintings grace the homes and businesses of customers throughout United States and Canada
I've earned a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree from Westfield State College in Massachusetts in studio painting with a concentration in art history. I consider myself to be self-taught though because I have been creating art since the age of four. As a child, I had won many art competitions. As an adult, I continue to get awards. Painting has been and will always be my passion throughout my life.
As a child, I had and continue to have a great love of nature. I was fascinated by the vibrant colors of sunsets, flowers, sea and landscapes.
My goal as an artist is to capture the very things that change quickly due to the season, weather or aging and present them to the viewer. I like to give each piece a bit of life and vitality by using pure and intensified colors. Often my art has been described as being therapeutic in the sense that it can uplift you.
summer of 2006 was a very busy one. First, my family and I spent a week at the Cape (Cod). While there, I took over 300 hundred reference photos and did some plein air paintings too. We covered almost every town along the Cape's coastline. We enjoyed weekends in Rhode Island, the Berkshires and Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The summer ended with a peaceful retreat to Ogunquit, Maine. There, we checked out the beaches, lighthouses and forest areas, the many little shops of the historical town, Kennebunkport, and the other sights along the way.
In 2005, I checked out an entirely different landscape, Arizona, and fell in love with the immense beauty that surrounded me, the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Scottsdale, the Painted Dessert, the Sonoran Desert and the Pondarosa Pine Forests up north in Payson. Truly a trip worth taking. I took over 800 photos and got a lot of great ideas for future paintings.
In 2007, I explored the Big Island of Hawaii. I took many photos, sketched often and found new inspirations for my future paintings. Summer, we vacationed in Ogunquit, Maine again. We went to the familiar landmarks as well as some new scenic spots. Some were Bath, Popham (beach & fort) and beautiful Cape Porpoise.
Well, that's about it. Now I've got a ton of great ideas to work with. Thanks for checking out my biography page. |
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