My story

My art depicts the world around me from everyday items to far away places. Once the idea sparks my imagination, I start with a simple sketch and progress with the layers of color. My artworks are primarily landscapes and still life. 

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One inspiration for my art comes from visiting the remote Italian countryside. I am mesmerized by walking around the centuries-old sites while taking in the explosion of natural colors and the play of light, the chaos of streets, structures, and people. Yet, with the pace of modernity pressing on, these serene and seemingly frozen-in-time towns and hills look vulnerable in their beauty. This fragile beauty moves me to show it in my artwork. Another source of inspiration for my art are objects created by nature. The peculiarity of texture, the stillness of form, and the mysteries of shadows are the high points that inspire my creativity. 

I live in Northern Westchester, NY and am actively involved in the local art communities such as Peekskill Arts Alliance, Garrison Arts Center, Mamaroneck Artists Guild. I exhibit in the group shows and participate in the art workshops. Before becoming an artist, I was writing about the art scene in and around NYC. Art was my passion throughout my life. From museums, exhibitions, lectures to books and classes, art is a constant presence for me. At first, creating art was driven by a subconscious need to heal and calm. With time, it is becoming a way to observe and understand. ART=LIFE. 

I am excited to share my artwork with wider public and look forward to insights and thoughts it provokes. 

You can see some of my artworks at my IG account https://www.instagram.com/aart_by_t/

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