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Oils, acrylics, watercolors are mediums I love to work with, also digital graphics simply fascinates me. I spend much of my time designing on my computer. Then I decide which material to use; paper, canvas, plywood, etc. and which medium to use. I have always had a love for art. As a teenager I admired the art seen in shops, books and magazines, but most admired were art seen at museums. I especially loved visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. I graduated from Morris High School, Bronx, N.Y., I did not take art classes, I opt for the leadership class. Some years later I attended the University of the Virgin Islands, no art classes were taken. When I moved to Florida I continued my education at the University of Central Florida, but did not take advantage of their art courses. I graduated with a B.A. in Public Administration still longing to be affiliated with the arts. Well then, how did I ever become an artist? In 1974, a few of the community neigbors decided to meet twice a week in a garage to learn ceramics. That was my first encounter with acrylics paints, (previously I would draw, but that was the extent of my artwork). From those garage meetings I decided to make art my hobby, I began experimenting with other mediums. After lots of trial and error, reading many art books, going to art exhibitions and continuous practicing I began to see the beginings of success. However, still I couldn't get the results I wanted. I had put too much pressure on myself, the fun of painting was gone. Frustrated, I decided to give up painting. I threw away all of the paints and equipment I had collected over the years, but for some reason I could not part with my brushes. The brushes became a constant reminder I needed to get back to the drawing table, to draw and paint without looking for a masterpiece. Art should be relaxing and fun, I told myself. With that in mind, I enolled in a course at a local art supply store offering drawing, watercolor, and oil classes. That was the inspiration I needed to continue painting. My instructor, Lynn was very helpful, I learned from her it was alright to make misakes, just correct them; to paint what I enjoyed painting, and with the help of my classmates I learned to lighten up. It was then I found the joy of painting again. I began entering neighborhood art exhibitions and slowly getting more involved in something that I really love. Since the pressure I put on myself is gone, my work is enjoyable and my work looks more appealing. With each artwork piece I learn a new technique, sometimes a brush stroke made in error will bring about a pleasant surprise. Art is a continous learning process. These days I paint whatever gives me pleasure, with the hope you will derive pleasure viewing them.
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Loretta Dabiedath
Contemporary Artworks
Davenport Florida
Orginal artwork painted in oils, watercolor, acrylics or digital graphics. Prints of original available.
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