"Dancing Lights "
Welcome to the gallery. The original oil paintings encompass a variety of subjects; landscapes, florals, seascapes, animals and more to come.
Prints are available on all original artwork. Advanced printing technology called, Ultrachrome, captures the true hues and clarity of the original paintings.
I fell in love with drawing as a young child and produced art throughout my life. I began exploring acrylic paints in my twenties and somehow a busy family life took me in other directions for a while.
Presently, I exclusively use the best quality oil paints. I begin with a drawing of the subject and tone the canvas with a uniform covering of a medium-tone color. Next, I paint thin layers of paint; a technique called, "glazing" used for achieving subtle transitions. The glazing technique requires multiple layers of paint to achieve a dimensional effect of enhanced realism. Most paintings require 2 to 6 months or more to complete.
Please visit again for new creations and have a great day!
Rita Cortesi
Any questions or comments, please contact me:
Email: ritacortesi@yahoo.com
(630) 830-5927