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Mostly self-taught,
R.J. began drawing and painting since she was a
child growing up in Tucson, AZ. From the start she was influenced by the great master works of renowned portrait artist such as
Rembrandt and Sargent. While she attended college in Santa Fe, New Mexico,
Rita had the rare opportunity to study painting with prominent artists Clark Hulings and Roy Grinnell. Soon
her landscapes and figurative paintings were accepted into two Santa Fe galleries and
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With an eye for detail and mastery of anatomy, R.J. Romero uses the traditional ‘old master’ techniques to produce vibrant images in oil paints,
pastel, and other media. While
the artist favors pastel and oil paint, R.J. also works in
graphite, charcoal, acrylics, and digital media.
"Usually, the subject suggests the type of medium I choose to use. The properties and limitations of each medium challenge my creativity to interpret the subject how I envision it."
R.J. has no one favorite subject to
paint, and resists falling into the same trap of other well known artists. "When an artist gets well
known, the public tends to stereotype them for a particular style or subject matter. That is really limiting. I get excited by all types of subjects: landscapes, portraits,
still life, etc. Each idea, each concept seems to want a life of its own. Each painting or design stands on its own merits, and I learn from the creative process of each piece." |
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