Exchanging Knowledge, Techniques, Stories and Laughter.

The further the creation of the COMMUNITY SYMBOLIC TREE develops, the more I realize the mutual and beneficial connection I'm making with each participant member of our community: exchanging knowledge, techniques, ideas, stories and laughter. It is a truly enriching experience. 

 

The following photos summarize what happened in the past three sessions.

At the East Syracuse Free Library, Onondaga Art Guild president, Angela Arrey-Wastavino added beautiful field flowers to the grassy hill using a palette knife to apply the colors on canvas.

At the LaFayette Public Library, Connie Marion helped refining the blades of grass in the foreground. She was very kind and showed me her book, which include trees she painted throughout her life accompanied with her memoir.

At the DeWitt Community Library, Nick Lozoponi senior and junior helped painting the section of the hill near the roots of the tree. They applied thin coats of dark and light greens to create the effect of lights and shadows. 

From 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, I will be at the Marcellus Free Library, 32 Maple St., Marcellus. I will bring the 48-inch by 36-inch canvas and acrylic paints.

I can accommodate 2 signups. Participants must be 16 years and older. To signup email me at mariarizzoart@gmail.com. Participants don't need to be experienced painters, I will give some instruction in painting to each painter during his or her 25-minute session.


More upcoming sessions:

• Marcellus Free Library, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 19.
• Petit Library, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 26.
• Jordan Bramley Library, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 2.
• NOPL at Brewerton, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 9.
• NOPL at Cicero, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 16.
• NOPL at North Syracuse, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 23.
• Manlius Library, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 6.
• Tully Library, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 20.
• Central Library, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 27.

Linked by a Common Purpose in Art

Reception for painting exhibit entitled "Linked by a Common Purpose in Art"

 at the Utica Public Library, 303 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13501

Exhibition Dates:  July 3rd to July 29th, Mon. - Tues.  8.30 a.m. - 8 p.m., 

Wed. - Fri.   8.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m., Sat.   8.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.

Maria Grazia Facchinetti and Maria Rizzo will exhibit their acrylic paintings in a two-person show July 3-29, 2014 at the Utica Public Library, 303 Genesee St, Utica, NY. A reception honoring these artists will be held on July 15th, from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m., and is free and open to the public.

Both from Carnate, Italy, these artists are linked by a lifelong friendship and a common purpose in art: creating resonant pieces of work that speak to our humanity.

Maria Grazia Facchinetti is an established Italian artist whose paintings explore the use of light in an innovative combination of classic and modern materials. Facchinetti uses a special resin of her own invention to enhance her abstract artworks and to create new concepts of painting itself. To see her unique work visit www.facchinettimariagrazia.com.


Maria Rizzo is a published artist whose paintings depict trees as emotional self portraits: the contorted trunks represent Rizzo's scoliosis; a severe condition that affects her daily life. The background represents Rizzo's point of view: attitude makes all the difference in life and focusing on the good things helps her live a better one. Observing nature gives her a sense of contentment and inner joy. The same feelings arise when she paints these elements on canvas. This year, Maria Rizzo received the Individual Artist Commission Grant from the CNY Arts 2014 Decentralization Program to engage Onondaga County residents in an interactive art project that will promote nature appreciation and community involvement in artistic creation. To learn more about this project visit Rizzo's website at www.mariarizzoart.com.


Maria Grazia Facchinetti and Maria Rizzo share a passion for the arts, strong talent, and unyielding professionalism in doing what they love. The exhibition "Linked by a Common Purpose in Art" brings their paintings together for an explosive combination of light, color and symbolism.