Laraine Armenti

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Review

July 8, 2010 by Laraine Armenti, visual artist

ink and sumi brush, oil painting

Charley Parker reviewed my work on his blog Lines and Colors. Many thanks! Ink and sumi brush, oil on linen panel, 4 x 5 in (10 x 13 cm), 06/22/08 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gouache & Watercolor, Oil, Painting, Writing / Poetry Tagged With: blog, oil, review

2009 Review

December 20, 2009 by Laraine Armenti, visual artist

Although I made art as a kid and as a student in school, as an adult I did not believe I could paint full time. Cultivation of my gifts, whatever they might be, was only one part of being a daughter, sister, partner, wage earner, friend, and citizen. However, two years ago I decided to give it a try. I began a program of self-directed study to practice art as a profession. It turns out not to be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Oil, Painting, Still-life Indoor, Writing / Poetry Tagged With: review, Tilly

18 Month Review

January 27, 2009 by Laraine Armenti, visual artist

During the past 18 months, July 2007 to December 2008, I worked in three genres: still life, floral, and landscape;— using relatively small supports: 4x5 to 11x14 inches. Small formats made it possible to develop many rough drafts rather than possibly stall in pursuit of larger sustained paintings. It also facilitated painting every day for a period of six months between March and August of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Oil, Painting, Writing / Poetry Tagged With: review, studio

Small Steps Review

December 7, 2008 by Laraine Armenti, visual artist

This year I concentrated on a program of self-directed study. I’ve gone back to basics to focus on drawing, color, and composition. I want my paintings to feel contemporary while relating to the history of painting. I often miss and they end up looking old-timey. I’m asking myself painting questions, of how to imbue my work with meaning and emotion without crossing into illustration. The era of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Drawing, Gouache & Watercolor, Ink, Oil, Painting, Still-life Indoor, Writing / Poetry Tagged With: apple, coconut, knife, red onion, review, wine

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