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A little background on me and my art...
In the mid-90's I left a corporate career to explore my interest in painting. Fortunate to be in the Bay Area, I took advantage of the excellent creative programs at UC Berkeley and the Academy of Art in San Francisco.
I work mainly with oil or acrylic paints. I enjoy working in both media, depending on my mood and my subjects. When creating a realistic piece, I prefer to work in oils. They are lush and fluid, perfect for the fine details typical of a traditional still life or landscape.
However, when I am in an experimental mood, pushing the boundaries between abstract and realism, I opt for the bright, opaque color and fast drying property of acrylics. This medium allows me to more easily manipulate space, line and composition – resulting in personal and unique representation of my subject.
I love to paint daily, or at the very least spend time in related activities: sketching, preparing canvases and papers, and framing. When I can't, for whatever reason, I am always thinking about how soon I can get back into the studio.
I hope you enjoy visiting my galleries. I welcome your comments and questions.
Education
Academy of Art, San Francisco, CA and University of California, Berkeley,
CA
Individual study with artists: Robert Burridge, Randall Sexton, Carolyn
Meyers, Stanley Goldstein, and Peggi Kroll-Roberts.
Exhibits, Festivals, Galleries and Events
| 2009 |
Studio Gallery "Tiny" - San Francisco, CA |
| 2009 |
Andy's SummerFest - San Rafael, CA |
| 2009 |
Falkirk Cultural Center - San Rafael, CA |
| 2008 |
Studio Gallery - San Francisco, CA |
| 2005 |
Kumquat - San Francisco, CA |
| 2004 |
Studio Gallery - San Francisco, CA |
| 2004 |
Artisans Exhibition "Realism" - Mill Valley, CA |
| 2004 |
Indian Valley Artists Exhibition "Small Gems" - Novato, CA |
| 2003 |
North Beach Gallery - San Francisco, CA |
| 2003 |
Marin County Fair Fine Arts Competition - Marin, CA |
| 2003 |
Marin Art Festival at the Lagoon - San Rafael, CA |
| 2002 |
Indian Valley Artists Exhibition "Small Gems" - Novato, CA |
| 2002 |
Visual Aid - San Francisco, CA |
| 2002 |
Artisans Exhibition "Bon Appétit" - Mill Valley, CA |
| 2002 |
Indian Valley Artists Exhibition "Art in Action" - Novato, CA |
| 2002 |
Marin Art Festival at the Lagoon - San Rafael, CA |
| 2002 |
Marin Arts Council Open Studios - Corte Madera, CA |
| 2002 |
Indian Valley Artists Exhibition, "Arts and Flowers" - Novato, CA |
| 2001 |
Indian Valley Artists Exhibition, "Small Treasures" - Novato, CA |
| 2001 |
Indian Valley Artists Exhibition - Novato, CA |
| 2001 |
La Toscana Restaurant - San Rafael, CA |
| 2001 |
Three Bags Full, solo exhibit - Mill Valley, CA |
| 2001 |
Marin Art Festival at the Lagoon - San Rafael, CA |
| 2001 |
Fabrizio’s Restaurant – Larkspur, CA |
| 2001 |
Falkirk Cultural Center – San Rafael, CA |
| 2001 |
Fabrizio’s Restaurant – Larkspur, CA |
| 2000 |
Visualize Art, auction - San Francisco, CA |
| 2000 |
City Café, solo exhibit - San Rafael, CA |
| 2000 |
Indian Valley Artists Exhibition – Novato, CA |
| 2000 |
Marin Arts Council Open Studios - Corte Madera, CA |
| 1999 |
Kaiser Permanente - San Rafael, CA |
| 1999 |
Underground Gallery, “Who Interpreted” – San Rafael, CA |
| 1999 |
Indian Valley Artists - Novato, CA. |
Selected images licensed and distributed by Portal Publications.
© Mary Valente. All rights reserved.
Do not duplicate in any form without permission of the artist.
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