Rosemary Valente, A Beach Day in Southern California, 2020. Mixed Media, 9x11.
“I enjoy plein air painting because there is an endless variety of nature to portray in San Diego. Being outside with nature exposes me to endless sounds, smells, plant and animal visuals along a walk. While painting I become absorbed in the process as well as the scene at hand. Whether it be the roaring ocean or wildflowers posing along the lagoon path. There is much to whet one’s appetite with the myriad of shapes and colors. I truly enjoy European travel and pick the island of Corfu, Greece to study and paint. I have traveled to this location several times and never tire of gazing and painting the white stucco homes that wind down the village pathways. The windows with blue shutters and open doors are inviting artists to capture its simplicity. The majestic Italian Cypress trees beckon to be painted in the evening against a moonlit sky. You will find these trees captured in some of my landscape works often.. Sooo lucky to be a PAINTER!!!” –Artist Rosemary Valente
