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Artist Statement

Micaela Cardinale

While growing up on Long Island, I often visited the great art galleries and museum of New York City. I have never forgotten the beautiful paintings and statues which I had studied. Years later, while living in the Chicago area, I found myself in a similarly creative environment. I attended classes at the Chicago Art Institute, and began to take more time to paint, create, and learn about art.

I am now retired, and happily still learning, sketching, and painting whenever I can. I have studied at the Baum School of Art with Lee Everett and Dana Van Horne. I am a member of the Parkland Art League and the Saratoga Arts Council of New York. My work has been accepted in numerous juried shows and has won many awards.

I enjoy working in various mediums and on different surfaces. Sometimes the subject dictates whether the painting should be done in oil or pastel, or the season

or location may call for more brilliant acrylic colors. Color defines our mood and feelings of depth; it determines foreground, background, and boundaries. Good composition keeps our work balanced and in harmony.

I live near the Emmaus Wildlands conservancy, an interesting place to sketch and paint as the seasons change. I spend summers and autumn in the New York State Adirondack Mountain area- another source of natural landscape scenery. I enjoy painting in Arizona, where color and light inspires a very different palette.

It is a good feeling to be able to share my awareness of the world that I live in with others. I hope that you enjoy this show.

Micaela Cardinale